If you've lost weight with the C25K program, tell me about i

I can't say about the changes or the weight loss, because although I'm on week 5 of c25k, I've been doing other things in between (weights in the gym, some swimming, some ellipitical, and some hiking) and following the MPF 1lb a week calorie deficit.

I have noticed a massive increase in my stamina and fitness.

The reason I'm posting though (apart from to say good luck and go for it!) is to say that for me, the MOST important thing was to get fitted for some proper running shoes fairly early on - by early I mean I did this on week 2! They cost unfortunately, but I went from enough knee pain to think I'd never be able to run, to being able to follow the programme without a sore knee at all.

Don't wait, start today, it's awesome! Running will improve your body faster than pretty much anything else and give you an amazing sense of achievement.

I put together some beginner runner's tips here;

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/BerryH/view/20-things-i-wish-i-d-known-about-running-when-i-started-103936

Good luck!

I'm doing c25k. I love it! Its the only exercise I get besides taking care of my two kids with slow toddler speed walks to the parks and what not. Doing that and watching my colories has really made weightloss easy!
C25k is a great program in my books. I am much further in my running capabailities that I had ever imagined. I found day one hard, and now am about to go out a run a 20 minute run straight...and know that I can do it! It works! If you push through, you will be able to comfortable all yourself a runner.... The thing to remember is that while actually in the action of running.... it sucks. Its when you complete a run that makes the whole thing worth it! A friend told me I would never ever regret a run. she was right. not once have i thought "damn, i shouldn't have done that"
Go, do it, and trust the program for knowing what you are physically capable of doing.

I have the c25k lite program for my android phone, but basically any one works.

Edited to add--I agree about getting proper shoes. i began in my old shoes I used for work. got new shoes as a gift from my running sister, and the knee pain i was having is completely gone!

I'm still in Week 1 of C25K, but I can tell you that accomplishing the goals makes you feel like a rockstar.

Running shoes, a good sports bra, and a willingness to get out the door and push play are all you really need. The 1st day is only 20 minutes, so it's totally doable for even a beginner.

I lost probably 20 pounds while doing the C25K. The one change I made to the program was that I did some the weeks twice if I was struggling. I worked out 5 days a week. Doing C25K three days and walking or doing the 30 day shred the other days. I didn't follow any specific diet plan, just tracked what I ate and tried to stay around my calorie goal. I have really started to enjoy running and pushing myself. I'm up to over six miles now and doing Hal Higdon's 15K training.

It's great! I highly suggest it.

I'm on week 2 of C25K and I've noticed a difference already for sure. My stomach seems to be enjoying it! It feels tighter (I do supplement with pushups), it is a different feeling than what I normally get from classes or videos. I LOVE it. It is definitely tough, but already at week 2 I finish my pride in being able to run has made it easier.

I would recommend doing some sort of strength training to supplement your running, maybe some push ups, sit ups and squats, or a class/exercise dvd.

Definitely start today, you won't regret it

First off, let me preface by saying that the C25K program comes with a disclaimer that says you won't lose weight following the program.. that you'll need to do more and watch what you eat to accomplish that.. but with that said, it's an excellent place to start!

I started the C25K program the week of Halloween. I also started here at the same time. My weight was 176.5 (I think) at that time and I was in a 14 jeans (and sometimes not comfortably). I was never, ever a runner, I was actually convinced that I never could be a runner, but I gave it a try because my workout partner wanted to do it. I'm usually up for trying anything once, so I said OK.

That was the 2nd best OK I ever gave in my life! (The first was the one I gave my husband when he asked me to marry him.) We followed the program religiously for the first five weeks, with this modification: We set aside an hour a day to workout instead of the 30 that the program takes. We'd do the C25K for whatever day it was, then walk out the rest of the time when we were done. We got to the beginning of the 5th week and then the weather got cold enough that we had to go indoors. Since training on a treadmill is more cumbersome with interval training, we left the program as it appears on the page and began just steadily increasing the time that we ran. If we were running 2 1/2 minutes at a time each interval on the program on week, then the next we'd run 3 minute intervals and decrease our walk time in between.. and so on. By the end of January (remember we still did this during Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years), we were up to running 30 minutes straight.
It was at this time my daughter fell very ill and was in the PICU for two weeks. I didn't run at all the whole month of February. When I got home, I had to start back at about 15 minute intervals. But only after a few runs, I was back to 30 minutes. From there we just steadily increased our time running, and the number of days that we do it.

If I'd stopped right there, at the end of the program, I can tell you that I'd lost about 10 pounds and dropped down to a size 10 or so. But I was addicted and couldn't stop there. Running is awesome. I just want to do it all the time! So, we signed up to do a half marathon and began training. Now we work out six days a week, doing various runs and strengthening work, and at this point I am able to run 8 miles in about 80 or 90 minutes for my long run. We do one of those a week. The rest of the week is two basic runs of 4 miles each and two days of hill work or something that will build leg muscle. One day is just rest.

Right now, I am a size 6/8, I've lost 40 pounds and I feel wonderful. I'm smaller, but muscular. No one has told me I look to thin or am doing it too fast. I'm healthy looking because I run frequently. I'm not just "skinny", I've got mass on my bones, and now it's beautiful muscle.

We followed the program religiously, but not to a T. We were faithful about putting it on our schedule and doing it, it was a must for us that we made time for it and stuck it out. We were actually able to pull it off in the 9 weeks it takes, even with that crazy holiday season perpetually in the mix.

The only two things you need to pull this off successfully are: Guts to stick it out to the end and a great pair of running shoes. I have a normal arch and normal stride, although when I walk or run, I really pound with my heels. I bought a pair of Saucony Progrid Truimph 7's and I love them! I mean, if I could get a tux on these suckers, I'd marry 'em! They've carried me hundreds of miles so far, and still got cushion left. Just make sure you do the research on the kind of shoe you need for they type of foot you have and then get out there and pound that ground! It really is that simple.

Feel free to friend me for ongoing advice and support!

one more thing...my hips still are sore...but after all I am 40

I take ani-inflamatory when they hurt...and just keep pushing

I read somewhere that your bones and joints take longer to get used to jogging than your lungs do

KEEP MOVING...never stop!!!!!!!!