Hello 👋

[Flaraflarkin]

Hi this is my first post, and I don't know why but today feels like the right day to join this group. I completed the C25K programme a few months ago. I have a tendency to give up when things get difficult, returning to my old habits is very comforting and something I've done for as long as I can remember. But with the support and encouragement of the C25K forum members I made it through to the end. It was a huge achievement and the only time I've ever been really proud of myself - and it's actually been a life changer; I look forward to and love going out on my runs 😊 I'm hoping the same might happen for me here with regards to my eating habits -another difficult area that I've tried to address on and off throughout my life. So I'll leave it at that, and hope that just by posting this I'm at the start of another positive journey 😊 I have a good feeling about this 🤞

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Flaraflarkin

Well done for completing the C25K, I know exactly how you feel about that achievement, as it was the same for me

This is also a supportive and encouraging forum and I'm sure that your weight loss journey will be just as successful.

Looking forward to seeing you joining in with all that we have to offer

[Flaraflarkin 7lbs in reply to moreless]

Thank you, it feels right to be here 😊

[Hidden]

Hi flaraflarkin-I know what you mean-it is so easy to go back to old ways but we can never give up. I've also had eating problems for ever and I hope I have now started to overcome them. I like affirmations like "today I abandon my old habits and take up new healthy ones". Good luck and well done for completing the programme

[Flaraflarkin 7lbs in reply to Hidden]

I do love affirmations too 😊

[ScottishKaty SS Supercook Restart Jan 2024]

Welcome- my top tip to you is to join in with the daily diary, good to keep on track and great for inspiration. I am on week 6 of couch25k- any tips for me 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Flaraflarkin 7lbs in reply to ScottishKaty]

Well done for getting to W6, my advice to you is just keep doing what you're doing - you're doing great!😊

[traisee]

Welcome Flaraflarkin, you're in good company. It's exhilarating to finish C25K. I think it's terrific that you've joined us, as you'll have lots of new challenges to keep you going here, and we're a really good bunch. Looking forward to getting to know you!

[Flaraflarkin 7lbs in reply to traisee]

Thank you for the warm welcome 😊

[Tracie6270]

Wow what a great achievement it's something I would love to complete but I'm rubbish at running give me a cross trainer may be one day I be brave enough to try again

[Flaraflarkin 7lbs in reply to Tracie6270]

You might be pleasantly surprised! It's designed for people who are at Zero in terms of running - you could be the perfect candidate ~ I was exactly the same 😊

[Tracie6270 in reply to Flaraflarkin]

You know I'm really going to give it serious thought over the next week and might just go for it 😀

[Flaraflarkin 7lbs in reply to Tracie6270]

😱 I really hope you do! It's the best thing I could have done! Can't big it up enough! 🤗

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

What a very positive post ☺️

If you can convert that energy and commitment into developing new eating habits, you'll do great

[Flaraflarkin 7lbs in reply to BridgeGirl]

Thank you, that's encouraging to hear 😊

[Fabulous450]

Hey Flar! Welcome on board. So great to see you!! I’m also a newbie here and hope we can do just as well on our next mission!! 😘🤗❤️

[Flaraflarkin 7lbs]

Aww hi Fabulous450 how lovely to see a familiar face! Yes I was so impressed with the support on C25K and that it got me through(!!) that I'm feeling really positive about this!! It feels like another very friendly place to be 😊 I can't believe there are so many genuinely lovely people out there! ⭐️ I think we're both going to do just great here 🤗

[Fabulous450 in reply to Flaraflarkin]

We sure are Flar! It’s all part of going from vision to reality! Let’s do this!! 💪🏽❤️