Anyone start Couch to 5K when very overweight???

LadyGaga2010 · by **LadyGaga2010** » Tue Feb 07, 2022 11:54 am

Have been thinking about this for a while. Currently have about 4 stone to lose. Should I wait until I have say 2 stone lost first or is it really possible to start from scratch when very overweight???

SunnyK · by **SunnyK** » Tue Feb 07, 2022 11:58 am

I've a friend with a similar amount to lose and she started it a while back. Granted at the start it was tough, but it generally is for any non runner. After breaking through about week 5 she was absolutely flying and the weight was falling off her. I think all the more reason to start it now - it will definitely kick start your weight loss.

Best of luck :compress

LadyGaga2010 · by **LadyGaga2010** » Tue Feb 07, 2022 10:13 pm

Thanks Sunnyk, this has given me some encouragement that it can be done. Have my asics and all, just have to start now!! Does your friend outdoors or on treadmill?

SunnyK · by **SunnyK** » Tue Feb 07, 2022 10:47 pm

She does it outdoors. I actually started it with her but my legs KILLED me on the hard ground plus I Flip hate the cold so I joined a gym but she stuck with it outdoors. She's been trying to lose weight for years and used to walk the whole time but I think her body just got used to that cos it was doing no good. When she started c25k the weight started falling off cos it was something her body wasn't used to. She also just gave herself one treat day a week and tried to be food the rest of the week.

She was a little self conscious at first jogging in public, especially huffing and puffing at the start but she said she soon realised no one gives a f*ck!

Best of luck with it missus!

LadyGaga2010 · by **LadyGaga2010** » Tue Feb 07, 2022 11:09 pm

Thanks a mill, i'm a bit conscious too which is what is putting me off. There is a running track in town that I think I will use as my knees/ankles wouldn't be the best. Will be mortified but I suppose when I get into it I won't care.

happieout · by **happieout** » Wed Feb 08, 2022 8:56 am

Go for it lady gaga, the weight will fall off, I find running really keeps the weight in check, not like walking.
Make sure you warm up and get a training plan online. The couch to 5k is great, you'll feel so good doing it, it's initially hard but you'll get into your stride fast enough

LadyGaga2010 · by **LadyGaga2010** » Wed Feb 08, 2022 10:16 pm

Thanks happieout, fingers crossed!!

LittleLion · by **LittleLion** » Thu Feb 09, 2022 12:58 pm

Do it Ladygaga, you will love it. I'm on week4day2 and I'm addicted. I have about two stone to loose and I found it tough at the start. If you get past week 1 you will be flying it. I run outside and have had no problems yet. It's great for clearing your head and I have toned up loads. Best of luck... you can do it!

2012bride101 · by **2012bride101** » Thu Feb 09, 2022 1:04 pm

It's easier on the treadmill as you're not propelling yourself as much. I'm due to start week three today. :hyper:

LadyGaga2010 · by **LadyGaga2010** » Thu Feb 09, 2022 1:10 pm

Thanks so much for the encouragement Littlelion and 2012 bride. Am feeling very motivated here!

2012 bride do you have treadmill at home or do you go to gym to do it?

Thanks

2012bride101 · by **2012bride101** » Thu Feb 09, 2022 1:15 pm

I have a treadmill at home, majorly unfit so it's best do go it in the privacy of my own home! Plus you can shout encouragement at yourself. :o0

LadyGaga2010 · by **LadyGaga2010** » Thu Feb 09, 2022 1:21 pm

I like your thinking! Must look into buying a second hand one, I do think I'd be more likely to do it at home. The mortification of falling off a treadmill in public is just too much to bear :o0

2012bride101 · by **2012bride101** » Thu Feb 09, 2022 1:27 pm

You won't fall, a bit of wobble leg when you step off and a roaring red face should be the most you have to look forward to. :-8

2012bride101 · by **2012bride101** » Thu Feb 09, 2022 1:29 pm

Feel free to PM me your progress, a bit of mutual motivation! :o)ll

LadyGaga2010 · by **LadyGaga2010** » Fri Feb 10, 2022 1:40 am

Thanks 2012bride! Will deffo let you know.

I sort of feel that this is my last chance to get to a good level of fitness that will stand to me as I get older. If I don't lose it soon, I don't think I ever will!!

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