LisaT678

I started week 8 tonight. I consistently run 14-15 minute miles....and I am totally fine with that. I like to focus on the mindboggling fact that I CAN RUN FOR 28 MINUTES STRAIGHT. I still can't believe it! Running is an integral part of my life now, and I love that. It's my go-to for stress release now. This program is awesome!
My first 5K is this Saturday! I missed a week due to weather (I can't stand treadmills so I have to run outside). My goal is simply to run as much of it as I can (hopefully the whole thing), at my same pace. I feel pretty confident! It's a color run so there's no pressure. So far, I run about 2 miles in the training time but I always feel like I can do more. I just plan on having fun

Also remember that C25K is just a training plan. It will get you to the point where you can run a 5K, not necessarily a 5K in 30 min. For example, the half marathon training plan I used only got me up to 11 miles before doing a half.
My first 5K I ran the whole way was 45 min! I'm now down to 35 minutes, but I'm still not pushing myself to go faster. I wouldn't worry about speed for your first year of running. Trying to increase speed before you're ready can cause injuries (especially the chronic type like shin splints, plantar facietis, and runners knee) and that's the last thing you need when you first start running.

Started C25K in Feb 2013 and this thread was a great source of information and support (surgery was 1/13). Did my 3rd half marathon today (OKC Memorial). It's awesome to see how far I've come and it was great to have my family there to Celebrate. For those of you starting out... Anything is possible if you persevere. I'm 48 and have a bad knee, but I run using the Chi running style and wear zero drop shoes. I run slow but I can run the whole 13 miles now.

After doing week 3 day 3 three times, I graduated to week 4 day 1!

I've been running "on my own" without a coaching program for a few weeks trying to up my pace a bit after finishing C25k. I have a set route around our house that's 4.5k. Not quite up to 5k but darn close!
Signed up for my first official 5k event at the end of April so my goal is to be up to the fill distance by then!

I just started this week. I am doing a 5k walk/run at the end of April. I have no illusions of running it, I just want to be able to walk it and finish it.

When I started in February 2013 my pace was around 4.2. Don't worry about how fast you're running until you've been running for a year. My pace naturally started increasing as I lost weight and ran further distances. I'm still pretty slow at around 5.2/5.4, but I think I do okay for a 48-yr old with a bad knee and an autoimmune disorder. My only goals have been distance related (5K, 10K, and half).
As you're doing the C25K program, if you're having trouble completing a day because you run out of breath, slow down! If you can't complete because you run out of energy, make sure you figure out what's best for you to eat before running. If you can't complete because your legs are sore, change your stride (look at Chi running videos on YouTube). Never be afraid to repeat a day or even a week. The key to the program is persistence. Even those of us that have been running for a year have bad runs. I had one on Sunday. I think it was the heat and over-dressing, but I bonked (couldn't run another step) at about 4 miles. My planned run for the day was 6-7 miles. I didn't beat myself up over it, I just kept on and walked the rest. I'll make sure next time to check the temp on the beach (it was 10 degrees warmer) and take clothes with me in case I need to change.

I started today. I'm so proud of myself. I thought I would have more trouble but completed day 1 completely.

I'm 45 and ready to start this journey in May. I've lost 15 pounds since January 31 with my nutritional visits.

Well this year I will be 43 and I am excited because this will be the first time in a long time that I will be under 250 in a long, long, long time. I would like to get these last 45 pounds off by September so I can be in onederland for my birthday. That would be awesome.

40's are better than the teens! We don't have parents telling us no. Lol

40's are better than the teens! We don't have parents telling us no. Lol

Distance, speed will come eventually.

Distance, speed will come eventually.

The best thing is to just get out there and do it! Make sure you have a poncho so you don't get soaked. Don't worry about time. My first 5K last year I ran the first 1/2 and then did run/walk intervals for the rest. I still felt like I accomplished a lot because I got out there and didn't stay home.

Congratulations!

The Disney Princess Half was AMAZING! I hurt a lot more at the end than I did on my last half, but made it in under 2:45, which was my goal. I had heard that the race gets really crowded at spots, but never had that happen. No races for me until April! Going to take most of the week off to recover. Just looked at my FitBit and it recorded 30,000 steps yesterday!!! Wow!

I'm 49 with three grown children, three grand chrildren, with one on way. I kicked diabetes and high colestoral since my surgery on December 4, 2013. I'm down 31 lbs and loving the energy that I have and new healthy life that my new sleeve has brought me. I am excited about what is to come over the next year.

Update....I am still running and I know I have gained muscle but I am STILL in a stall. I have lost some inches but It has been 4 weeks now and still setting at the same number. I'm getting frustrated!!!

OMG I am in tears at the response of my post. I thank you all so very much and I feel the love,
I'm telling you all are awesome. I am so glad you are here. God bless everyone of you and happy success in your journey also this is all I needed to hear thanks again so very much.

Perhaps we can take just a minute and examine your expectations - your perspective if you will. You've lost 55 lbs in 18 weeks. An average of three pounds a week. You're currently at 223 lbs and your goal is 165 lbs. So you have 58 lbs to goal. So if you maintain an average loss of three lbs per week, you will be at your goal weight in 19 weeks. So let's fast forward 19 weeks.
Starting weight 278 lbs. "Current" weight 165 lbs. Weight lost = 113 lbs. In 37 weeks. In just over nine months, you've changed almost every aspect of your health and your life.
Slow weight loss? I'm thinking spectacular! You are half way to your goal in 18 weeks! Discouraged? I'm thinking ecstatic! Problem? What problem?
Stay positive, stay patient, continue to follow your plan regardless of what your weight is doing. Stop second guessing. Trust the process. Allow your body to find its own way in its own time. Do those things and the weight will take care of itself.
You are doing GREAT! Celebrate your success every day! You're gonna love the new you!!

I am getting so frustrated. Like my screen name, I am an addict and know I have to do a lot of work but I have gotten off track. I don't eat horribly but I am not eating "diet" food. I had my surgery 9/25/13. My starting weight was 292, my pre-surgery weight was 286 and I am now down to 247-249 depending on the day. I have been this weight for 2.5 months. I can't eat a lot THANK GOD! so why am I not losing at all. I really could use a boost and some encouragement. I am afraid to go back to the doctor for my last follow up this month because I haven't moved the scale at all since the last visit. Everyone says my face is thinner but I am not seeing any progress.

I was sleeved in August and down 47 pounds, most of it lost in the first 6 weeks. Since Nov. I've only lost 3 pounds.

So I am officially a slow loser. Anyone else? I read so much about people who lost tons of weight really fast but I don't hear much about people losing slow. I know they exist. I mean I'm one of them so I know there has to be more. I had surgery on Nov 18 and I had lost 19 pounds in the 6 weeks prior to surgery. A week after surgery I hit stall for probably 3 weeks It was very frustrated but finally the scale started moving again and I felt better. So in the 9 weeks since surgery I have lost about 25 pounds. At first I felt very defeated since I kept reading about people dropping tons of weight really quick. Now I have come to terms with it. I'm doing everything the right way so as long as the scale keeps going down then i'm ok with it.

Thanks guy I going to go back to basic and give it all I got t thanks