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A journey of one thousand miles, begins with a single step! Looking for friends to make the path less lonely...

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I'm writing this from my work desk, knowing (read: dreading the thought) that when I get home I have to go for my first run of my first week of the Couch to 5k challenge. I am terrified.

I've been overweight for the majority of my memory. I was an active kid, always dancing however I was always in the largest leotard... now I'm 26 years old, 5ft 4 and 16 stone. After years of depression - I'm back on track, I'm off the pills, settled in my job and I am ready to take control of my body, well-being and essential happiness.

The overall goal is to get fit, slim down to a healthy (for my height) 9st and increase my chances of living a long, happy and healthy life. Today, I'm taking the first step of a very long journey and at the moment the path feels quite lonely.... I'm just looking for some friendly advice from people that have done it or are still doing it!

Today was my first official day on the NHS weight loss plan, but I had been logging my food intake for about a week or so in order to get my head in the right space and have made some progress (to my disbelief). I really didn't want to start full throttle, then fail, and give up and eat a whole packet of Doritos...

I'm following the 'NHS 12 week weight loss plan' and 'NHS 12 week fitness plan' to get me started and using the 'My Fitness tracker' app to log my food intake and 'MisFit Shine' to keep me motivated.

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Welcome to the group, really friendly motivating people, you never need to feel lonely again, we are all in this together and understand the struggles of losing weight.

Ive recently turnt 30 and spent years suffering with depression and anxiety so know how hard it can be to take that first step, so well done for that. Seems you have it all planned out well, the nhs plan is a great place to start fits into most lifestyles. Best advice really is to take it one day at a time, set yourself smaller goals. Makes it more manageable and dont forget your human you will have bad days but learn from it and keep going. You can do this! All the best

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Hey ngmuk,

It sounds like you have a solid plan in place and are doing all the right things. But I just wanted to say hi and welcome. From your story it sounds like we have alot in common. I'm on week 4of the plan and it's going well so far, I'd really recommend it! I am glad for you that you are in a better place mentally, you sound really positive so I'm sure you'll succeed!

I wish you all the best with reaching your goals and I'm looking forward to hearing how you get on! 🌸

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HRHGaby

Welcome, I hope you find what you need in this community. Good luck!

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ngm_uk

Thank you all so much for taking the time to post! I'm new on here and I've over 100 lbs to loose so I appreciate the support... If anyone has any tips I'ld greatly appreciate them. Wishing you all the best on this sunny day xx

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Bevfall

I did my first run of couch to 5k tonight .... Surprised myself !!!!

In a very good way. Got my partner to come with me ..(he walked ) as I jogged around him like a devoted dog !!! However .. Did it .. Feel great ! Hope you had similar experience .. X

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Babylegion

Hi ngm. Welcome to the forum. I wish you every success with your journey I'm sure you'll do well. Just keep focused and i put a picture of myself at my heaviest weight on my fridge and cupboards to keep myself from getting tempted. Normally helps me. Elizabeth x

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