Weight Loss Support Give and get support here!

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 08-06-2012, 02:58 PM   #1  
cristysimental
Thread Starter
 
cristysimental's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Posts: 5

S/C/G: 198/187/142

Height: 5'4

Default 17 day diet and c25k experiences anyone?

I am on day 8 of the 17 day diet, and I am considering starting c25k today... Anyone have experience with either or these programs? I need more weightless buddies! Or success stories... Anything!
cristysimental is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-2012, 03:00 PM   #2  
cristysimental
Thread Starter
 
cristysimental's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Posts: 5

S/C/G: 198/187/142

Height: 5'4

Default

Weightloss* lol
cristysimental is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-2012, 04:19 PM   #3  
Senior Member
 
DandelionCupcakes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Washington
Posts: 274

S/C/G: See tracker :3

Height: 5'5

Default

I will gladly be your weightless buddy :P
I started c25k last week but me, being the most graceful individual to walk the planet, tripped over a stick and hurt my ankle. So I took a few days off, starting up again today.

I'm a -terrible- runner, so I'm doing this to sort of challenge myself, I want to prove that I can do it.

I live in a really hilly area, I've been having some issues with that (also sticks) and my endurance is absolute crud, but I've decided that I can't quit this!

I think it'd be neat if you started up! I don't know anyone else who's doing it right now, and we're really similar in height/weight so it might be fun to keep up with each other as it goes along.
DandelionCupcakes is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-2012, 04:32 PM   #4  
Embracing the suck
 
JohnP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: California - East Bay
Posts: 3,185

S/C/G: 300/234/abs

Height: 6'9"

Default

For C25K it's a decent program if you want to run.

That said - if you're not really interested in being a runner but just looking for exercise to help in your fat loss than you're far better off with weight lifting.
JohnP is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-2012, 05:59 PM   #5  
Senior Member
 
DandelionCupcakes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Washington
Posts: 274

S/C/G: See tracker :3

Height: 5'5

Default

:c my only problem with weight lifting is that it requires money which I don't have. I'm -so- interested, once I get a job I'm going to start up a gym.
DandelionCupcakes is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-2012, 06:04 PM   #6  
Embracing the suck
 
JohnP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: California - East Bay
Posts: 3,185

S/C/G: 300/234/abs

Height: 6'9"

Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by DandelionCupcakes View Post
:c my only problem with weight lifting is that it requires money which I don't have. I'm -so- interested, once I get a job I'm going to start up a gym.
You don't need much money to lift weights. Google the sparatcus 2.0 workout. With a $25 weight set from Walmart you can do it.
JohnP is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-2012, 06:29 PM   #7  
Senior Member
 
DandelionCupcakes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Washington
Posts: 274

S/C/G: See tracker :3

Height: 5'5

Default

$25 is money. :/ Twenty five monies, even.
._. I can't even afford to buy a new toothbrush this month, eek.

However that is MUCH less expensive than what I've come across before, so I'm going to keep that in mind. Thank you very much <3
DandelionCupcakes is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-2012, 08:50 PM   #8  
Senior Member
 
1yr2mkovr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 329

S/C/G: 217/164/132

Height: 5'5

Default

I'm starting my 5th week (out of 9) on c25k and I love it. Every first day of a new week is very challenging, but if you don't give up you feel very accomplished! Also, I know that my workouts are helping me become better with a specific skill (running) rather than just losing calories, and I love that too. I was never a runner (in fact, saying that was not a runner is a major understatement) but now I know I can do it, and it's very exciting! I highly recommend it!
1yr2mkovr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-2012, 08:54 PM   #9  
Senior Member
 
DandelionCupcakes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Washington
Posts: 274

S/C/G: See tracker :3

Height: 5'5

Default

That's really reassuring. "Not a runner" is an understatement for me, too. lol.
DandelionCupcakes is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-2012, 10:03 PM   #10  
Lifelong Alaskan!
 
alaskanlaughter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Juneau, Alaska
Posts: 2,669

S/C/G: 230/180/150

Height: 5'5"

Default

im also "not a runner" but ive been running on the treadmill since last september...i really like it and i like pushing myself...ive always wanted to be a runner and, although i'd like to run outside, it's horrible on my knees, triggers my asthma something fierce, and it rains here constantly anyhow

ive always done intervals but not c25k...right now i'm running 0.6 of a mile without stopping, walk for a 30-second breath, then run another one...i'm working my way up to running one mile, walk to breathe, then run another mile...

you can totally do this!
alaskanlaughter is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-07-2012, 12:01 AM   #11  
Senior Member
 
MariaMaria's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,350

Default

if you can't afford a toothbrush you can't afford decent running shoes. I would strongly suggest not trying to run on whatever's sitting around.
MariaMaria is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-07-2012, 12:04 AM   #12  
Senior Member
 
HungryHungryHippo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: NYC
Posts: 620

S/C/G: 145 / 102 / ?

Height: 5'

Default

I'm doing C25K, just starting week 8. While I can't say I look forward to it, it is totally manageable, and has given me a real sense of accomplishment.
HungryHungryHippo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-07-2012, 12:04 AM   #13  
Senior Member
 
DandelionCupcakes's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Washington
Posts: 274

S/C/G: See tracker :3

Height: 5'5

Default

My lovely mother got me these~ http://www.payless.com/images/490x49..._4_490x490.jpg

I don't know if they're decent or not :c

I feel a bit attacked tbh, and this isn't even my thread...you might've phrased that in a better way if you were genuinely concerned? :/ Perhaps a "What kind of shoes are you using? That's really important!" You know?

Oh well. <3 Best of luck to you, ma'am :]
DandelionCupcakes is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-07-2012, 08:47 AM   #14  
Intuituve Eater
 
Obsidianbbw's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: NY/NJ
Posts: 1,128

S/C/G: 378/378/320

Height: 5'7

Arrow

When i first started with weights I used stuff around the house. Pretty sure you can find stuff on youtube doing weight stuff with your own body weight.

Quote:
Originally Posted by DandelionCupcakes View Post
$25 is money. :/ Twenty five monies, even.
._. I can't even afford to buy a new toothbrush this month, eek.

However that is MUCH less expensive than what I've come across before, so I'm going to keep that in mind. Thank you very much <3
Obsidianbbw is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-07-2012, 02:49 PM   #15  
Senior Member
 
Eydawn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: CO
Posts: 172

S/C/G: 209/ticker/170

Height: 5'8"

Default

Runners get snarky, pay it no mind... they forget they're not talking to other runners sometimes...

If C-2-5k is what's looking appealing, follow that yen! Any movement is better than not exercising. Sure, some forms will speed fat loss, etc... but it's not all about that. It's about lifestyle. You're more likely to stick with exercise that interests you/challenges you. And it's not as if you're training for a marathon or a 50K or something... it's just 3.1 miles...

It is very true though, that good running shoes will help you prevent injury, especially if you're just starting up. Those Champion shoes are more walkers than runners, I have the older version of them and the only "run" I was willing to take them on was the mud race I did recently because I wouldn't be sad if they got trashed.

I would suggest looking at somewhere like DSW, TJMaxx, Marshall's, Ross, etc. for a pair of actual running shoes... you can find name brand stuff for less cost and it'll be better quality than Payless junk. I got a pair of Reeboks that I'm using for work for $30, for example... Save up for them, and until you get there, just be mindful if you start feeling nagging weird pains with the shoes you've got... you may be creating problems in your biomechanics which can lead you to injury, which will derail the whole running thing.

I will join you guys on C-2-5k! I've got the bug and need to get running again. Oh, and you're in good company with lame runners- I've got a permanent limp from damaged proprioceptive nerves in my ankle, asthma, and a funky knee... I am neither fast nor graceful, and hated running for much of my life, but had a change of heart towards it last year... now I don't love it, but I like it well enough that it grabs me every so often and off I go!

--Wendy
Eydawn is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:30 PM.


We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.