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[04sharon]

Hi I'm Sharon 55 and looking forward to sharing my journey with you.

I used to enjoy running and have completed 10k's but due to the increase in weight my trainers are collecting dust!. I will dust the bike down instead and thought swimming will help with my weight loss. The extra weight I am carrying (39 pounds) is certainly having an impact physically as my 5"4 frame is saying NOOOO. And emotionally I just want to go in my wardrobe and wear one of the many pieces of clothing I have kept.

I have adorably niece and nephew, 8 year old twins that I pick up from school and I want make sure I am fit enough to keep up with them for many years.

So hear it goes!!

Sharon

[Hidden]

Hi and welcome Sharon

Have a good read of all the info in the Newbie Club link I gave you on your other post It will help you navigate the forum

Now you just need to dust those trainers off and get on your bike (I mean this nicely ) Have fun with your niece and nephew and why not take them swimming with you

Wishing you all the best on your weight loss journey

[Gottago]

Hello 04Sharon. Welcome! I've just joined too and like you, I love running. I've been suffering injuries and getting heavier. I'm wanting to lose 28Lbs so with you on the journey! I've been on off doing 5:2 plus the blood sugar diet, but thoughts is try something less harsh to move myself into the right head space to lose weight. I know what you mean about your body saying no; I feel that too. The frame can't carry the weight. It needs to come off. Here's looking forward to the scales going down!

[04sharon in reply to Gottago]

Hi Gottago

Looks like we are on the same track so wishing us a lighter Christmas !!

[Ceals in reply to 04sharon]

Absolutely! You can both do it!

[Minniewinny 5 stone Maintainer]

Great reasons for moving forwards... Stpet your plan and work towards your goals.

Mini goals and forwards.

Cheering you on to success and dirty wet worn out running shoes!! 🎉🎉🎉

[pcrw]

Hi Sharon,

You are right to take action now. I let the weight creep on and on for too many years and am so delighted that I have now almost got rid of it. I am healthier and more energetic. Just should have started sooner

Wishing you success

[04sharon]

I think you are right about the food, I have been looking at the areas for improvement and wine needs to be reduced!!

[Ceals in reply to 04sharon]

Strangely enough I don't even like wine now! Occasionally have a sip of my husband's and never have a second sip on the same night. I know you can get used to most things but don't want to bother training myself to like wine again! Thankfully I still like a glass of champagne.

Same has happened with chocolate, I have an occasional square of 95 or 99% Cacao chocolate and that is me satisfied. If anybody had said this to me 9 months ago I wouldn't have believed them!

[Hidden]

I agree exercise alone is not the answer I think changing what you eat to a healthier eating plan and add some exercise in is the best action

I don't run due to my knees and weak ankles, I did try it - so I now walk more and it's helping

[Hidden]

Will have to look into those

I fell really hard on my knees about a year ago

[Ceals]

Weighted calf raises? Could you explain please Hidden ?

[13Valerie]

Best wishes to you sharon. Remember weightloss will start on your plate, although swimming and cycling will keep you fit and healthy. What a wonderful role model you are to your lucky niece and nephew. Looking forward to celebrating each success along the way with you😀

[Ceals]

Thank you. I can see that would be very helpful to me.

Appreciated as always.

[ChoosingLife]

Awesome to read your start story I look forward to hearing more as I'm trying to up the exercise too!

[Hidden]

Hi and welcome to the community!! Good luck to you on your journey!

[kfa_84]

All the best, Sharon! I’m sure you’ll be running those 10Ks again soon x