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[Penwithpink]

greetings all just finished week 6 I am truly gobsmacked that I did 25 mins ! Last 2 were hard but thanks to my music I made it ( sorry jo whiley I went for a burst but there wasn’t much there but that will hopefully come !!) I haven’t listened to music until today but just fancied some … that badge and certificate are just coming into view x good luck everyone have a great week and yes - 🙂 you are titanium ( my “go to “ track when I’m flagging!!)

[Saltychip Graduate]

Whoop, Whoop congratulations PWP!!!

I Love the end of the week - take a breath and pat yourself on the back before welcoming in week seven!!

Music makes all the difference doesnt it ? Amazing that the right track can keep us going 🎵🎵🎧

Yes that end goal is just peeking at you! 🫣xx

[Penwithpink Graduate in reply to Saltychip]

Aw thanks salty chip x I’ve just promised a mate I’ll do park run with him on 16th sept my last was 14/8/21 so that’ll be interesting ! If all goes according to plan I should graduate on sun 10/9 so I shall just keep on keeping on til then and maybe he will treat me to lunch if I stay with him all the way round !

[Saltychip Graduate in reply to Penwithpink]

Sounds like an excellent plan, you will deserve that lunch 🍽️

Great to have something to look forward to - and not too far away! Xx

[Penwithpink Graduate]

ha ha I’m on slimming world plan but it might just be a pizza!! Love your doggie - I have 2 black rescue cats but they just yawn when I ask if they want to come out with me!

[Saltychip Graduate in reply to Penwithpink]

Some times he helps , some times he hinders to be honest . But he’s the bestest company - even when he’s misbehaving ❤️x

[MissUnderstanding Administrator On a break Graduate]

Titanium is a great choice for motivating music. So much positivity in your post. Nailing it!

[Penwithpink Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Hello! I was being psychologically bullied in a previous job when it came out and fitted my situation perfectly - am now away from that but I lost my mum to cancer in 2021 and my dad to dementia in that July and I now have a tattoo of a rainbow appearing out of the clouds with the words I am titanium underneath it x I also have a cute little kawaii style cookie with her long eyelashes and little pink cheeks on my other arm which has “ I’m a tough little cookie” underneath x it’s been a really hard 2 years but I am finally coming out of the long dark tunnel I was in and finding that c25k + losing the weight I gained is really getting me back to feeling like me again (if that makes sense) so thank you xx

[MissUnderstanding Administrator On a break Graduate in reply to Penwithpink]

Wow-you’ve had so much to deal with. It’s so wonderful that running and the weight loss has brought so much positiveness. Couch to 5k really can be life changing. Wishing you every success for your journey ❤️❤️❤️

[Penwithpink Graduate]

thank u so much x if all goes well I should graduate 10/9 so I’ll be up for my badge soon and I’ve already said I’ll do a park run on 16th I would love to get back to them I really enjoyed it x

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Wow - congratulations!!! What an achievement. I agree music helps, but as the runs get longer I find a really absorbing podcast just eats up those meters!!! Good luck.

[Penwithpink Graduate]

thanks maisiesgranny x I will try and find some on bbc sounds x

[Wine]

Brilliant fantastic fabulous marvellous 👏👏👏👏👏

[Penwithpink Graduate in reply to Wine]

Thanks - read your bio u sure have been on a journey you r so inspiring well done and I so agree about elastane! I lost 4.5 stone 15 years ago 14 to 9.5) gained a bit thru my menopause but now around 140 lbs thanks to my lovely local slimming world group x I just bought some new jeans as my 20 yr old M&S ones hung off me like potato sacks I loved them but it’s time to move on !! Xxx

[Wine in reply to Penwithpink]

Swimming sounds brilliant thank you for your kind post.... Love that you have maintained for 15 years... Really gives me hope I can do the same.... You are inspirational too..... Have a beautiful day

[Penwithpink Graduate in reply to Wine]

And u x

[JeremiahObadiah Graduate]

Well done to you on all counts.. 🥳 keep posting as you get closer to the milestone. We love to hear of progress or offer support and reassurance if/when hurdles arise. Not many things someone on here hasn’t dealt with in one way or another .

[Penwithpink Graduate in reply to JeremiahObadiah]

Aw thanks Jeremiah I think it’s gonna b mental rather than physical but this is my 3rd attempt and they say “ 3rd time lucky” - although I’m several years older now this feels like the right time x as Oprah said “I can, I will, watch me” !!