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200+ Pound Club!

guest — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:30:07 GMT

Keep going seasick! I ran outside today for the first time and that dang negative voice in my head kept trying to beat me up. But I reminded myself I was lapping everyone on the couch. I too have been cheating on the diet, but today is another day to begin. There are no quick fixes, I remind myself, this is a new life and I will not get all the good stuff all at once.

Starting C25k tomorrow - any advice?

guest — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 13:16:32 GMT

I thought W4D3 was hard too! I did W5D1 today and it was easier. Keep going!!

50 and over, 5k and beyond - what are your challenges?

guest — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:03:25 GMT

Thanks Mary Kay.

I plan to keep doing what I'm doing no matter what.

200+ Pound Club!

guest — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:07:01 GMT

Chipy13 ~ I completely agree with you! My body really must be in shock. "You're lifting how much weight?" "You're running?? Are you serious??!!!" "Wait, there's a McDonald's can we stop please??"" Yup, too much for it to handle. My trianer keeps telling me it will kick in, it will come together and a slow weight loss will begin as long as I keep doing what I am doing.

Keep it up!

200+ Pound Club!

guest — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:32:12 GMT

Good morning!

Here's my abreviated story: I'm a 50 year old gal with rhuematoid arthritis. I was diagnosed two years ago and have been on different treatments that work and then stop. Right now I am pretty much in a drug-induced remission and that's good. I never know how long it will last. Since I was diagnosed I have gained about 30 pounds. I'm right at 200. I hate it.

In March I took the plunge and decided, pain or no pain, I was getting fit. I joined the Y and hired a trainer. I work with her 2x a week and do cardio 4-6x a week. Tomorrow I will begin W4D1 of C25K. Since March I have gained 8 pounds. *sigh* Time to get serious about my diet.

I run/shuffle on a treadmill at home. I just cannot bring myself to run in public yet. My goal is a 5k at the end of September in a nearby town.

I have already been inspired by this site and plan to continue perusing the boards for support and insight.

Thank you!

Starting C25k tomorrow - any advice?

guest — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 11:36:43 GMT

In Edmond there is a 5K on September 30th. Not sure where you're at in OK, but the "Hot Mama's" 5K sounds fun!

Starting C25k tomorrow - any advice?

guest — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:06:43 GMT

I just finished W3D2 today. Like you, I have found I get that burst near the end. I also tried to increase speed a bit, or run longer and got the same results. I think I will stick with the plan and respect the people who put it in place. I think they knew what they were doing!

Keep going!!!

Joan

Starting C25k tomorrow - any advice?

guest — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:31:17 GMT

I love the C25K app. I don't think I could do it witout it. Keep it up!

Joan

50 and over, 5k and beyond - what are your challenges?

guest — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:29:14 GMT

Good morning! I am new here and have been reading, trying to decide which thread to post in for the first time. I guess this 50+ thread fits.

I am 50, really overweight, and I have rheumatoid arthritis. The disease is my greatest challenge. Since May I have been feeling pretty good. The meds I am on now are working. Unfortunately, because of the nature of the disease, what works today might fail tomorrow. Regardless, in March I signed up at the Y and hired a personal trainer for weight training.

I started C25K last month, never, ever dreaming I could actually run again. Despite all my increased activity, weights 2x a week, C25K 3x a week, 30 minutes of cardio 3-5 x a week, I have not lost a pound. Maybe it's time to diet?

Anyway, I feel better, stronger, and healthier than I have in years. My goal is to run a 5k at the end of September.

Thank you!