So does anyone lose weight doing this?
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LilMissTalyn
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I just noticed I don't see much about weight loss, and since that is a goal, i was wondering if you could post how much you lost while on the C25K program? Thanks! I'm starting this weekend!
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Im down 1.5kilos Im in week two. Not sure if its all down to couch 2 5k as I have made some changes to my diet. I purchased food scales two weeks ago and its been valuable in terms of my food portions and what I was eating before I got the scales, Quite a shock0
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I am trying to maintain my weight and have been eating a lot more than usual during this program (along with strength/cardio intervals on the off days). I'm in week 8 and lost 2 lbs so far even with the increased calories. I'm sure I would lose much more if I wasn't eating back most of my exercise calories. So it can be done! I think the key is doing other things besides the running.0
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Weight loss is mostly diet. I exercise so I can eat more and of course for fitness. I tried C25K last year and gave up. I just started again last night.0
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I have been running/walking on and off for te past 2 years. When I stick to my routine of diet and exercise then I lose weight. Unfortnetly, I have not stuck to it through these last several months and have gained everything back that I have lost so now I am back to square one. You definetly have to add diet into the equation or you won't lose anything.0
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I started MFP on October 15 and I started the C25K program on October 22. I finished before Christmas I can attribute most of my 30 pound loss to this program. I have lost before while dieting but never at this rate and my body is changing. My hips are much smaller than before at this weight and my butt is lifting for sure, in fact my husband mentions it at least twice a week :blushing:
I have tried this before and didn't complete it but not only did I complete it this time I have moved on to bridge to 10K. I am 47 yrs old and can finally say I am a runner!
Many, many,many thanks to the folks at bluefin for their most amazing apps!0 -
While many have lost weight while completing this plan, that is not the direct intent.
The goal is to get off the couch and get moving. There are significant health benefits from just moving on a regular basis. As others have said, diet and exercise together can help lose weight.0 -
I agree that weight loss is more attributed to diet than to the C25k or any exercise. Exercise is important and does help and the improvement in overall health is also a benefit. Over the course of the eight weeks I did the C25k my weight dropped 20 pounds.0
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I just finished week 7 and I've lost just a pound or two, but I can definitely tell the difference in the tone of my arms and legs. I haven't been cutting back on what I eat and am probably eating a bit more. Now that I am really feeling better and getting into the routine of running, I'm going to start paying more attention to my diet. Diet and Exercise is the only way to lose weight.0
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I run to be zombie proof. Weight's coming off with sensible diet and lifestyle. I also do P90x.
Before I was just running, I averaged about 1-2 pounds a week.0 -
I'm not running to lose weight at this point. I have dropped a few pounds since starting and completing the program though. I've also dropped my body fat % which is great.0
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Just finished week 8 on Saturday which is also the day I weigh in every week. Down 2 lbs since starting C25K and also down 2% body fat (currently at 16%). I've been eating quite a bit and being very bad on the weekends (I don't even track calories on weekends). Trying to maintain my weight is definitely a challenge!0
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Just finished week 8 on Saturday which is also the day I weigh in every week. Down 2 lbs since starting C25K and also down 2% body fat (currently at 16%). I've been eating quite a bit and being very bad on the weekends (I don't even track calories on weekends). Trying to maintain my weight is definitely a challenge!
Great job! I think diet is the biggest factor in weight loss. Calories in vs. Calories out etc. The C25K program like any type of cardio can help with weight loss if that's your goal.
I previously lost 98lbs by a combo of diet, strenght training and cardio. I run now mainly for fitness but I have noticed that my abs show more and I've actually had to tighten my belt a notch since completing the program.0 -
Great job! I think diet is the biggest factor in weight loss. Calories in vs. Calories out etc. The C25K program like any type of cardio can help with weight loss if that's your goal.
I previously lost 98lbs by a combo of diet, strenght training and cardio. I run now mainly for fitness but I have noticed that my abs show more and I've actually had to tighten my belt a notch since completing the program.
Well, I'm actually trying not to lose weight. A couple of years ago I lost 30 lbs and last year gained close to 5 lbs back while dropping body fat. So now I use this site mainly to make sure I eat enough, but not too much. Hopefully this year I can continue to put on a little muscle, drop a little fat, and run a little farther.
Congrats on your weight loss - that's a lot!0 -
I lost about 18lbs during the C25K, but that was due to the dietary deficit I maintained. I didn't run to lose weight - I ran to be healthier. I cut cals to lose weight.0
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If you are in the obese or overweight range of your height, then you will lose weight as long as you stick to your calorie counting alongside of it. But you won't lose much weight by doing this alone. I have also noticed a lot of toning, but I do P90X alongside this.0
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Great job! I think diet is the biggest factor in weight loss. Calories in vs. Calories out etc. The C25K program like any type of cardio can help with weight loss if that's your goal.
I previously lost 98lbs by a combo of diet, strenght training and cardio. I run now mainly for fitness but I have noticed that my abs show more and I've actually had to tighten my belt a notch since completing the program.
Well, I'm actually trying not to lose weight. A couple of years ago I lost 30 lbs and last year gained close to 5 lbs back while dropping body fat. So now I use this site mainly to make sure I eat enough, but not too much. Hopefully this year I can continue to put on a little muscle, drop a little fat, and run a little farther.
Congrats on your weight loss - that's a lot!
Thanks! My goal is the same as yours now. I want to maintian my weight and drop some fat and to be able to run farther and faster. I also bicycle so I'm looking to improve in that area too.0 -
I'm doing this program for weight loss. I thought that with good diet discipline and a new walking/jogging program the weight would just fall off, but it hasn't. I've maintained, but not lost. Granted, I'm only 1 week in so it may be too soon to tell.0
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I'm doing this program for weight loss. I thought that with good diet discipline and a new walking/jogging program the weight would just fall off, but it hasn't. I've maintained, but not lost. Granted, I'm only 1 week in so it may be too soon to tell.
Yeah, maybe a little soon for any results. Do some strength training on the non-running days.0 -
1 week is too soon to tell but I also wanted to say that you should take measurements rather than relying only on the scale. Whilst I was doing C25k my weight loss stalled a little which I think might have been something to do with building muscle, but my measurements decreased so I was happy.0
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Im in week three and lost 1.5 kilos or 3 pounds so far.0
