To fat to run?

vet272
vet272 Posts: 183
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Hi. I'm 50lbs overweight. Should I lose the pounds before starting jogging or jump right in? Thank you for any advice.
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  • rosem1020
    rosem1020 Posts: 41 Member
    bump cause im interested in answers
  • vet272
    vet272 Posts: 183
    What does ' bump' mean sorry?
  • Sunnyjb
    Sunnyjb Posts: 220
    See a trainer, get your joints checked, work on muscle strength and balance BEFORE you start trying to run.
  • MeganGable
    MeganGable Posts: 68 Member
    You are never too fat to run....if you can. I'd say, walk briskly....if you can do a little bit of jogging, go for it! Jog a little, walk a little. Eventually, you can do a whole mile jog :) Just make sure you have really good shoes and your knees are stable! Also, breathe while you are doing it. :):)
  • SusanKing1981
    SusanKing1981 Posts: 257 Member
    "Bring up my post" - it's bumps the post up.
  • dtroutman
    dtroutman Posts: 62
    Ive read that if you can walk two miles at a very brisk pace without stopping you are ready to start jogging/running. Otherwise you need to work your way up to that.

    Im not to that point yet I can walk a mile without stopping and the time I tried to jog my shins hurt really badly afterwards.

    Good luck to you : )
  • doctorwhome
    doctorwhome Posts: 59
    Lookup the Couch 2 5k program. It's a 9 week program that will take you from not being a runner to running (or jogging) a 5k. It's a challenging program if you're not in shape like me, but it's doable. You don't have to complete it in 9 weeks...you can go at your own pace. Just be sure to take it slow. I made the mistake of going to fast too soon and ended up with a serious injury. If you do it right, you can run.
  • carrieous
    carrieous Posts: 1,024 Member
    If it were me, Id do the elliptical machine or stairmaster to get stronger and strengthen my joints before starting to run. Running is hard on any body, and especially hard on one carrying extra weight. I do know heavy people who run but i really think the calorie burn is better from stairs and elliptical anyway.
  • doctorwhome
    doctorwhome Posts: 59
    See a trainer, get your joints checked, work on muscle strength and balance BEFORE you start trying to run.

    And do this stuff too :smile:
  • short_nerdy_lady
    short_nerdy_lady Posts: 152
    Im 40+ overweight and have done a 5k and a 10k. My advice, start slow and take it easy at the start. Its gonna hurt but as you get stronger youll be amazed at what you can do!
  • BohemianCoast
    BohemianCoast Posts: 349 Member
    I started with brisk walking and dance and then started running (using a C25K program) after about three months. I still had about 80 pounds to lose then. Now I run three times most weeks, and love it! And I still have plenty of weight to lose. Having said that, if you can't walk briskly for 30 minutes/2 miles, I'd start with that.
  • DandelionCupcakes
    DandelionCupcakes Posts: 234 Member
    I lost a lot of my weight while running. See a doc if you're worried... But download c25k or zombies, run! 5k trainer. :D
  • hannahpistolas
    hannahpistolas Posts: 290 Member
    Start out slow and work your way up-- provided you don't have any joint or bone issues stopping you.
  • Steffani911
    Steffani911 Posts: 196 Member
    I'm no Dr but I think anytime is a good time. Maybe just start off a little slower though. Take a few weeks taking walks just to get those leg muscles, tendons, and such to wake up and start getting stronger.
  • Wizard87
    Wizard87 Posts: 21 Member
    I was about the same amount overweight when I decided to start running. I walked my dog each night on the route I planned to run, and did that for about a week. Then, I started to run a block, then walk, each time. Slowly I ran more and walked less. It took about 10 days to full-time running. Not only did I get in better shape, but my dog is now much more fit (which makes the vet happy).
    One tip that I wish someone had told me: Spend the time and money to go to a running store (not a big box store) and get measured for running shoes that are appropriate for your size/weight and feet. I started with shoes that were a good brand, but not designed for my feet or my weight. So I got shin splints, hip pain, you name it. Getting the appropriate shoes made a world of difference.
  • mazmataz
    mazmataz Posts: 331 Member
    I have around 30lbs until I'm no longer overweight, and a UGW of dropping 54lbs, and I run 5k twice a week. When I started running I was at least 50lbs overweight - it's nothing to do with how heavy you are and everything to do with not killing yourself on your first outing!

    If you haven't done any cardio in a long time, start out with a brisk walk - then next time commit to running for 30 seconds and walking for 3 mins, or whatever works for you! Like others have said, just build it up slowly!
  • Cheeky_0102
    Cheeky_0102 Posts: 408 Member
    "Bring up my post" - it's bumps the post up.
    I never knew it was actually an acronym! I just assumed you were bumping your post to the front of the line. lol
  • irjeffb
    irjeffb Posts: 275 Member
    I started C25k at 270 pounds (I'm 5'9"). I was never a runner before, but now I'm doing 60+ miles every month and I love it.
  • frostytots
    frostytots Posts: 33 Member
    I started at about 140 to lose and I started running (jogging). Take it slow and don't try to be a hero. Make sure you are strength training too.
  • PamelaGatorMom
    PamelaGatorMom Posts: 348 Member
    I started adding jogging or what I joking refer to was wogging :laugh: at 70+ pounds overweight.

    I normally will start off walking to my music and at the 3rd song I jog, at first it was just part of the song, then I made it all the way thru the song jogging (which BTW is the Eye of the Tiger :smile: ) now I can walk 2 songs, jog 2 songs. I'm still far from a "runner" but I'm moving more and that's what matters to me!! :wink:
  • Sunnyjb
    Sunnyjb Posts: 220
    I'm no Dr but I think anytime is a good time. Maybe just start off a little slower though. Take a few weeks taking walks just to get those leg muscles, tendons, and such to wake up and start getting stronger.

    WOOOOOOOT!!! SEAHAWKS!

    that is all
  • rachael726
    rachael726 Posts: 202 Member
    bump= bring up my post

    i'd say jump right in, make sure you stretch REALLY good before hand. I am waaaay overweight and I jog :)


    c25k is a good program to possibly try as well. It's a free app for your phone (c25k = couch 2 5k)
  • determined_erin
    determined_erin Posts: 571 Member
    You can jog or run now, but I would actually change one thing at a time. Start by limiting your calories to a specific number. You will lose weight just from that. After a month or so, add in the exercise.
  • vet272
    vet272 Posts: 183
    Wow. Wasn't expecting such a great response. Thank you so much
  • aymetcalf
    aymetcalf Posts: 597 Member
    I started running 50lbs ago - best. decision. ever. Granted it was more like a slow jog. Running/jogging is GREAT cardio and will help in losing weight. I just took it slow - would walk a min then run a min. Eventually worked up to a mile then 3 miles then a half marathon. You can do it. Check out the Couch-to-5k program. :flowerforyou:
  • sleibo87
    sleibo87 Posts: 403 Member
    It all depends on how comfortable you are. I was 50 pounds over weight and still went running. It is a great workout, but i mean I wasn't very good when I started but worked my way up to it. Did my first 5k last month and felt really proud.
  • JoelleAnn78
    JoelleAnn78 Posts: 1,492 Member
    Lookup the Couch 2 5k program. It's a 9 week program that will take you from not being a runner to running (or jogging) a 5k. It's a challenging program if you're not in shape like me, but it's doable. You don't have to complete it in 9 weeks...you can go at your own pace. Just be sure to take it slow. I made the mistake of going to fast too soon and ended up with a serious injury. If you do it right, you can run.

    My fiance did the Couch to 5k PROGRAM AT 320 pounds and completed it. I would definitely say you can do whatever you put your mind to! We are redoing C25K now because I've never done it. He's 220ish and I'm 210ish -- no issues! Have fun!
  • mzteebell
    mzteebell Posts: 44 Member
    I had 50lbs to lose and started my weight loss journey back in January using the Couch to 5K programs. I'm 20lbs down and have had no problems. I dove right in and haven't looked back.
  • khall86790
    khall86790 Posts: 1,100 Member
    Not at all. I think you just need to start out small.
    My Dad is a runner and he suggested when I first started that I run for 30 seconds, jog for 30 seconds and walk for 30 seconds and do that until I felt like I couldn't go on, then walk the rest of the way.
    After about 2-3 weeks of this I was jogging for the same distance I was doing that and now I run for that :)
  • wildechild74
    wildechild74 Posts: 64 Member
    If it were me, Id do the elliptical machine or stairmaster to get stronger and strengthen my joints before starting to run. Running is hard on any body, and especially hard on one carrying extra weight. I do know heavy people who run but i really think the calorie burn is better from stairs and elliptical anyway.

    most definately. if at all possible, i suggest starting on a treadmill so you can learn your pace. that is what i did. eliptical for muscle/joints and treadmill for mobility. once i could breeze thru 4.2m/h on the treadmil, i started running. prior i could not even run a block. period. best of luck. you will get there.

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