starting couch to 5k

[theone]

i want to start this program to loose weight, im quite overweight and to have more stamina.

how many times a week am i suppose to do this weekend

[Mirella Graduate]

This explains the runs that you do each week.

nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/...

This is a great way to tone up and increase your stamina but exercise is not an effective way to lose weight unless its combined with calorie reduction.

Good luck

[theone in reply to Mirella]

hi there, i also have changed what i eat to healthy food so it should be good.

[Mirella Graduate in reply to theone]

Good luck, sounds like you will be fine.

[RibbleLady Graduate]

I am about to start Wk6 having been recommended by a friend who had lost weight, whereas I need to increase general fitness/stamina really. I am still not managing to "swing a ponytail" and I don't think I will ever overtake anyone but I am enjoying it - and it MUST be doing me some good as I am now doing exercise 3 times a week rather than none! Do every other day is what worked best for me as 3 sessions don't fit into a week and you could easily "put it off". Good luck - and these chats are great to keep your heart going!

[emzylou Graduate]

3 sometimes 4 times a week but I always have at least a days rest between. I too have weight to lose and have been eating healthier and have lost half a stone so far (now on 3rd week) Eating healthier will give you more energy too. I agree with the others. You can't do either or, you have to exercise and eat well

[shelleymcb Graduate]

when I started I did monday, wednesday & friday & had the weekend off. this worked well for me but dont forget, sometimes life takes over & you may have to reschedule & have an extra day or two between runs. just take each run as it comes & repeat them if you think you would feel happier doing so. the rest days are important so try not to skip them.

good luck x