Any Joggers out here?

MyaPapaya75

Hi all Im just wondering if any of the joggers on MFP are full figured 200lb range...I really have been on the fence about jogging..partly due to lack of confidence...any tips would be appreciated..I do know to start slow..and invest in good sneakers...any more advice?:drinker:

MyaPapaya75

Hi all Im just wondering if any of the joggers on MFP are full figured 200lb range...I really have been on the fence about jogging..partly due to lack of confidence...any tips would be appreciated..I do know to start slow..and invest in good sneakers...any more advice?:drinker:

leann_m_olson

well i'm not full figure but i want to encourage you, i think you're doing great and getting out there is half the battle walk/run whatever, just get out there and start doing it.! Oh and also a great sports bra helps, there is a brand called Enell for full figures.( www.enell.com ) . Good Luck.

Girlmom282109

Hi all Im just wondering if any of the joggers on MFP are full figured 200lb range...I really have been on the fence about jogging..partly due to lack of confidence...any tips would be appreciated..I do know to start slow..and invest in good sneakers...any more advice?:drinker:

I would try the c25k program. it helped me get going. I started walking on the treadmill at 3 and at 3.5 that was to fast. now I jog at 5.5 to 6 for 3 to 4 miles 3 to 4 days a week.

I also started my exercise journey at 210 lbs. now I am stuck at 179.

Good Luck too you!!

Girlmom282109

well i'm not full figure but i want to encourage you, i think you're doing great and getting out there is half the battle walk/run whatever, just get out there and start doing it.! Oh and also a great sports bra helps, there is a brand called Enell for full figures.( www.enell.com ) . Good Luck.

this bra is fantastic!! get the one that clasps in the front so much easier. they are a little expensive but worth it.

MyaPapaya75

well i'm not full figure but i want to encourage you, i think you're doing great and getting out there is half the battle walk/run whatever, just get out there and start doing it.! Oh and also a great sports bra helps, there is a brand called Enell for full figures.( www.enell.com ) . Good Luck.

sports bra CHECK lol i invested in a few good ones when i started jumping jacks LOL

MyaPapaya75

Hi all Im just wondering if any of the joggers on MFP are full figured 200lb range...I really have been on the fence about jogging..partly due to lack of confidence...any tips would be appreciated..I do know to start slow..and invest in good sneakers...any more advice?:drinker:

I would try the c25k program. it helped me get going. I started walking on the treadmill at 3 and at 3.5 that was to fast. now I jog at 5.5 to 6 for 3 to 4 miles 3 to 4 days a week.

I also started my exercise journey at 210 lbs. now I am stuck at 179.

Good Luck too you!!

wow good job at the weight loss you will push through 179 in no time!! ty for the advice

Girlmom282109

Hi all Im just wondering if any of the joggers on MFP are full figured 200lb range...I really have been on the fence about jogging..partly due to lack of confidence...any tips would be appreciated..I do know to start slow..and invest in good sneakers...any more advice?:drinker:

I would try the c25k program. it helped me get going. I started walking on the treadmill at 3 and at 3.5 that was to fast. now I jog at 5.5 to 6 for 3 to 4 miles 3 to 4 days a week.

I also started my exercise journey at 210 lbs. now I am stuck at 179.

Good Luck too you!!

wow good job at the weight loss you will push through 179 in no time!! ty for the advice

Thanks. I would also up your speed by .1 each week you will be surprised how easy it gets.

mollyo

I just started on Saturday!!! I'm in the 200+ range and have never jogged even when I was a size 4 and in amazing shape. I just have never had the right mindset. I would jog 20 steps and just stop because it was too hard. I was always very athletic but it was the one thing I just said I couldn't do.

I have been working out on an elliptical 4 times a week for about a month. So on Saturday I decided to try and jog. My goal was to make it from one lamppost to the next and then I would walk the rest of the way. I was hoping that each time I went out I could make it one more lamppost.

But on saturday I started to jog and just kept going. I made it a mile without stopping! It was the most amazing feeling ever! So now I'm determined to run at least 3 times a week and do elliptical 2 days. My goal is to run the 4th of July 5k. For me, that is like running a marathon. LOL.

So, if you want we could buddy up and try to set up a running schedule to encourage each other

First step for me is getting new shoes.

Oh and did I mention that today is the first day since Saturday that I can sit down or walk down the stairs without screaming like a little girl? LOL. I was in some serious PAIN! But today I'm just slightly sore.

j_g4ever

Last year I tried to jog and I couldn't get it down. I would jog and then walk and do that fora while. This year I tried it and holy crap its so much easier after losing weight. I did one mile last week and two this week but not going above that for a while. 2 miles was really hard for me to do. Lets get a joggers team together. :drinker:

MyaPapaya75

cool! i sent u a message thanks so much mollyo ..IM SO GAME FOR A JOGGING TEAM HEHE

Philde04

I would love to be on a jogges team too!!! I'm new at it also... I have been running a mile a week for a few months now and am getting ready to try to up it up to maybe 1.5 miles....

mollyo

I went and got new shoes today! I was going to run this afternoon but got a really bad sore throat and started to run a fever. Ugh. So, I'm going to bed early in hopes of getting up to run tomorrow.