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Good news! I checked out lots of stretches for knees and found that my usual hurdle of tight calves etc could be a major cause in knee pain. On Friday after work I did a brisk walk instead of a run, but yesterday I did my 3rd run of week 4 with no knee pain at all!! I think the combination of the stretches, and making sure…

I am one of those people trying to learn another style. I have been running heel toe, but find that my shins hurt. I have done some research and found information on pose running where you land on the ball or mid foot thus meaning less strain on your joints. I'm doing week4 and have done 2 runs so far, next one due…

Thank you for posting this. I am on Week 4 of C25k and terribly self-conscious. I tell myself to run like no-one else is there to see how silly I look, or how amazing slow I am. Reading the post Hey, Fat Girl was really inspiring, and helps me remember that there are people out there who understand and are not judging my…

Hi there. That sounds really encouraging! I am currently on week 4, and did run 2 yesterday. I did find it hard, though I found my pace half way through the session, and kept going at the end even though I felt exhausted. I look forward to not wanting to stop! :)

Hi Patrick Welcome to MFP. I joined 3 weeks ago and I'm finding it so helpful. Like you, I swayed between thinking I would be overweight forever, and knowing I really should do something. One day it just clicked and I was ready to start finding the new me. I love keeping myself honest with the food diary and the support…

Well done for coming back to it. It's not easy to start again, good for you! I started before, and found all kinds of reasons to stop - especially when winter came, then never got back into it until this summer. I did Run 2 of Week 4 today, which I confess I did find hard. I had trouble with shin splints before, and I know…

Hi All, I did Week 4 Run 2 today. Run 1 was on Monday and I found it really really hard. But I didn't stop until the podcast told me to, so even though I was tired I felt good about my achievement. It was harder to go out today, but I planned my route better so I didn't end going uphill on the last 5 min run! I was hot and…

This sounds delicious. I am sure my equally fussy husband will like it too!

I don't know if this will help, but when I am feeling tempted I ask myself which do I want more? The chocolate cake ... or a slimmer and healthier me, who can wear the clothes I like and enjoy how I look in them? It usually helps. Or if I really can't resist, I work a treat into my daily plan without going overboard, so I…

Hi Kate, I've been yoyo dieting for years, gaining a little more each time. Sounds like we have something in common there. I would also love to be size 14 again. It took me a long time to be ready to make that change, but here I am, feeling positive and actually believing that I can do it. (In the past I would have felt it…

Well done for giving up the smoking. Eating healthily and exercising will make a massive difference to your life, and it will certainly help get rid of those extra pounds. Sounds like a good start!

Hi all, thank for your kind messages of support. I managed to stay under my calorie goal (by about 14 calories but that's still under), and I actually went out for a light jog today. Feel much better for it, just had to take it a little slower. The sense of achievement is great, and I remind myself that even slow steps…

Just take it slowly so you don't injure yourself and end up feeling like its too difficult. My initial session was 5 minutes brisk warm up walk, 1 minute gentle jog, 90 sec walk etc until I had run for total of 8 minutes, then 5 min cool down walk home. Stretch before you go, and have fun! :smile:

Hi Sonya, I have recently joined mfp and have just started doing the couch to 5k podcasts. Are you following a plan? I find the podcasts help keep me on track as they start slow, with achievable short jogs, and build up. They give you timings of when to start and stop running etc too. How are you getting on?

You look brilliant - what a gorgeous pic. Thank you for posting this pic and encouraging us. I miss my chin and would really like to see it again. lol. You give me hope. :wink:

Hi and welcome. "Today is a new day..." I like that! It sounds really positive. I find myself thinking that way. Every day is another step to a healthier me. I tend to think about a healthy way of eating rather than calling it a diet, I find that diet tells my brain its a short term thing, whereas I would rather be finding…

Hi there, I've been here almost two weeks. It seems we have similar stories and aims - and I just wasn't ready before. My head knew I should and I would think about it all the time, but I've only just arrived at the right place if you know what I mean. I'm 41 and a mum of one 14 yr old daughter. I work part time and am…

If you really don't like it, don't do it. Find something that you enjoy more. Maybe swimming, cycling, hill walking, aerobics? Or having a variety of things so they don't get stale. I have just started jogging and I'm loving it. I love being outside, the countryside is lovely around here. Love the time to myself (as a mum…

Hi, The replies are right, it could be jealousy, but it could also be her own fears about her struggle with weight that are coming out, or her awareness that she is not having the success you have. Its tricky really, especially when its a friend. You could just stick with telling her that you are determined to reach your…

Wow, you look amazing! Thank you so much for sharing, its really motivating and encouraging for me. I'm just starting out and it helps to know what you can achieve!! Lisa.

Wow that's brilliant! Well done! I am looking forward to being able to say the same thing.... ;)

Hi all, thank you for all your lovely replies, I feel really welcome! Couch to 5k is a series of free podcasts you can download from NHS website in the uk, which literally take you from sitting on the sofa not exercising, to being able to run a distance of 5k. The podcasts have music and are narrated by a woman who I find…

Hi Nikita, I have problems with depression/anxiety too, makes for emotional eating! No more of that for me. I am happy to be among people like me, who understand. I just joined 10 days ago and this is my 2nd post. :smile: Rule 1: Appreciate your victories, no matter how big or small.... Each one brings you closer to your…