Well, I did it! Week 8 Day 1, so I'm ready to continue with it instead of repeating Week 7 I did go down from 5.2mph to 4.8, but I felt my body and breathing was at a better place at this pace which is a good thing at this point.
Fantastic, DD. I hear you on feeling a difference once you find the pace sweet spot.
I'm going to the cabin this weekend so I wouldn't be able to finish the week on Saturday so I decided to do Day 2 of Week 8 even though I did Day 1 yesterday. My body wasn't sore so I figured I give it a try and listen to my body as I ran, and I was fine. It was no harder than yesterday and now I will finish the week before we head to the cabin
Ok, this may be silly or trivial, but it's something I was excited to notice, so I thought I would share
I can't say that I noticed/had any medical issues/conditions before I started the diet. I just knew I was very overweight. The one physical thing I was aware of was the discomfort of bending over to tie my shoes. But I am noticing an improvement to my body physically both from the diet and exercise.
This is not my first time doing the C25K program and I've also almost completed the 10k program a couple of times over the last few years as well as "ran" a local 10k race for the past three years. But I am finding it way easier at this lower weight. And what I've really noticed is that my face isn't nearly as red, for as long as it used to be when I ran or played soccer. Seriously it was RED, RED, RED! and it stayed that way for quite a bit after I was done the activity. So it makes me feel like I am in better shape and not about to die after a bit of exercise
I'm going to the cabin this weekend so I wouldn't be able to finish the week on Saturday so I decided to do Day 2 of Week 8 even though I did Day 1 yesterday. My body wasn't sore so I figured I give it a try and listen to my body as I ran, and I was fine. It was no harder than yesterday and now I will finish the week before we head to the cabin
Ok, this may be silly or trivial, but it's something I was excited to notice, so I thought I would share
I can't say that I noticed/had any medical issues/conditions before I started the diet. I just knew I was very overweight. The one physical thing I was aware of was the discomfort of bending over to tie my shoes. But I am noticing an improvement to my body physically both from the diet and exercise.
This is not my first time doing the C25K program and I've also almost completed the 10k program a couple of times over the last few years as well as "ran" a local 10k race for the past three years. But I am finding it way easier at this lower weight. And what I've really noticed is that my face isn't nearly as red, for as long as it used to be when I ran or played soccer. Seriously it was RED, RED, RED! and it stayed that way for quite a bit after I was done the activity. So it makes me feel like I am in better shape and not about to die after a bit of exercise
Way to go, DD. I'm glad you had an easy Day 2 and that you're finding it nicer to run at a lower weight.
Like you, I've also had the "cherry face" syndrome when exercising while overweight/obese, but am seeing that disappear very quickly when I run nowadays.
I love all the changes we're seeing in our bodies. I didn't used to be able to pull my feet up to my butt for a leg stretch before exercise, and now it seems both easy and natural to do. Squats - bah, easy sauce! Don't enjoy them, but they no longer make me think I'm going to die on the spot. LOL
Have a wonderful time at the cabin, hope the weather is a little warmer there now!
I stupidly went for a very fast walk yesterday and have given myself a sore knee, tight calf and thigh muscles and don't think a 30 min run will be possible today. I may try mid afternoon if I feel better and they loosen some. I had a nasty fall 2 years ago and my knee is still partially numb, but also a band of pain right across the middle of the kneecap. Normally it doesn't bother me when running, but sitting for long periods of time (can you say "gamer"?) and fast walking always trigger it off. I tell myself I'm stupid afterwards, but ... I get a bit too gung-ho when my energy level is silly high.
I am currently in Week 7 of C25K...Restarting my running after a injury rehab break and also Starting the Alternative Protocol again tomorrow (I lost several pounds down to my goal a few years ago).
Thank You for the welcome! Would love to hear who is active on this thread, where they are at on the C25K, what Phase they are in, what protocol they are using and if they are using alternative products also or IP products!
Thanks again-I will try to jump in later-need to get to work
I started during my 17th week on phase 1, I missed a week due to an injury and will complete week 8 tomorrow (hopefully) I just started phase 2 last Saturday. I did find I need to add an extra packet or egg as the run intervals increase. I began to be very tired throughout the day. But otherwise felt pretty good. I'm not pushing my speed and keeping it where I feel not overly strained during the run.
I started during my 17th week on phase 1, I missed a week due to an injury and will complete week 8 tomorrow (hopefully) I just started phase 2 last Saturday. I did find I need to add an extra packet or egg as the run intervals increase. I began to be very tired throughout the day. But otherwise felt pretty good. I'm not pushing my speed and keeping it where I feel not overly strained during the run.
I too need to get to work
You look awesome! Congratulations on your success! Good luck on completing Week 8. May I ask how your average weekly loss compared while running as opposed to before you started C2K5? Do you do other forms of exercise also-such as weight training, yoga or pilates?
Thanks, I averaged 2.3lbs a week before I started C25k then for the remainder of my time on P1 I lost an average of 1.69 a week. My overall average loss in P1 is 2.1 a week.
I have a weekly indoor soccer game that I participated in pretty much from the start, and also picked up a weekly ball hockey game at the beginning of the new year. I've also recently started doing a couple of sets of light weight training for my arms on my husbands multi purpose gym thing, I'm not sure what they are called (the equipment or exercises ) I think one is like a bench press and the others I am pulling down a bar. I am only doing a couple of sets each at 40-60lbs depending on the exercise. Don't worry, not everyone here is as clueless as me. Amanda (Briael) is a wealth of information you should read back on her posts .
ust as an intro. I originally did Ideal Protein with a coach at my doctor's office beginning in 3rd week of September '09 and lost around 27 pounds (which was about 3# below my goal) by Thanksgiving. I did well keeping my weight off for about 1-1/2 years until I started getting into the depths of Half-Marathon Training. I tend to bulk up with long miles. Anyway I have ran 3 halfs, a half relay (I did 8 miles), 2 other relays where I did 16 and then 20 miles in 24 hours-a year apart, and various 5K's since that first Half in '11. I have not stayed consistent on my running-so I ended up gaining and then having to start my training from scratch. I also love to lift and to do yoga although my consistency with those two vary quite a bit also. ANYWAY-I started running again in November at this current (not good!) weight. I am about where I originally started my 1st time on IP in '09. I got injured on Dec. 26th while running 4 miles and could not exercise and was in PT for 7 weeks. I decided about 3 weeks ago to start running again but since I needed to be careful about rebuilding mileage, I decided to do C25K which I have used numerous times in the past. I started at week 4 though since I was previously running prior to injury. It has went well but not my weight ;( I have done IP both using real IP products and alternative products off and on at various times. I have Hoshimoto's and I know that I lose weight best with no processed carbs so I have decided to go back on Alternative Products (due to cost) and also use the Alternative Protocol since I will be exercising. It will be trial and error-if I don't seem to be losing my try to just do the original Phase 1. So that's me
ust as an intro. I originally did Ideal Protein with a coach at my doctor's office beginning in 3rd week of September '09 and lost around 27 pounds (which was about 3# below my goal) by Thanksgiving. I did well keeping my weight off for about 1-1/2 years until I started getting into the depths of Half-Marathon Training. I tend to bulk up with long miles. Anyway I have ran 3 halfs, a half relay (I did 8 miles), 2 other relays where I did 16 and then 20 miles in 24 hours-a year apart, and various 5K's since that first Half in '11. I have not stayed consistent on my running-so I ended up gaining and then having to start my training from scratch. I also love to lift and to do yoga although my consistency with those two vary quite a bit also. ANYWAY-I started running again in November at this current (not good!) weight. I am about where I originally started my 1st time on IP in '09. I got injured on Dec. 26th while running 4 miles and could not exercise and was in PT for 7 weeks. I decided about 3 weeks ago to start running again but since I needed to be careful about rebuilding mileage, I decided to do C25K which I have used numerous times in the past. I started at week 4 though since I was previously running prior to injury. It has went well but not my weight ;( I have done IP both using real IP products and alternative products off and on at various times. I have Hoshimoto's and I know that I lose weight best with no processed carbs so I have decided to go back on Alternative Products (due to cost) and also use the Alternative Protocol since I will be exercising. It will be trial and error-if I don't seem to be losing my try to just do the original Phase 1. So that's me
Welcome! Always nice to have another runner join this thread - we are happy to have experience/input from a seasoned runner so please share your tips and tricks.
Although I've repeated Week 7 a couple of times (for consistency), I've actually skipped Week 8 and moved on to Week 9. Had an easy 30 minutes on Monday, but struggled to repeat it today (hot flashes aren't helping, and I am working on increasing speed for my 5K on April 4th). Still in P1, using a combination of IP and Alternatives. Trying to stay on the same macros but increase calories/carbs to account for the exercise. So far, I seem to gain muscle faster, which counters the loss (net gain), but my body fat percentage is going down and I'm still learning how to balance the calories in with the calories out so my body doesn't think I'm in starvation mode.
Don't have a coach - my sister in law provides the IP food from the other side of Texas - so it's pretty much trial and error with lots of experimentation.
I also do dumbbell weights twice a week, 12 exercises (mainly upper body and core, but some weighted squats/lunges) and have just started doing the vertical leg raises at the gym. My core is not as strong as I would like, and I believe that pearshapes generally find that to be the case. Pushups impossible with the large butt and heavy legs.
Welcome! Always nice to have another runner join this thread - we are happy to have experience/input from a seasoned runner so please share your tips and tricks.
Although I've repeated Week 7 a couple of times (for consistency), I've actually skipped Week 8 and moved on to Week 9. Had an easy 30 minutes on Monday, but struggled to repeat it today (hot flashes aren't helping, and I am working on increasing speed for my 5K on April 4th). Still in P1, using a combination of IP and Alternatives. Trying to stay on the same macros but increase calories/carbs to account for the exercise. So far, I seem to gain muscle faster, which counters the loss (net gain), but my body fat percentage is going down and I'm still learning how to balance the calories in with the calories out so my body doesn't think I'm in starvation mode.
Don't have a coach - my sister in law provides the IP food from the other side of Texas - so it's pretty much trial and error with lots of experimentation.
I also do dumbbell weights twice a week, 12 exercises (mainly upper body and core, but some weighted squats/lunges) and have just started doing the vertical leg raises at the gym. My core is not as strong as I would like, and I believe that pearshapes generally find that to be the case. Pushups impossible with the large butt and heavy legs.
Thank you for the welcome! I am happy to help other runners. Even though my shape would not indicate it, I am passionate about running and working out. That was my biggest struggle before with IP. I am also an RN and very interested in health and wellness and spend a lot of time reading and researching the subject.
I struggle with getting to the gym consistently with the demands of work, house, family life and energy levels. My hoshimotos kicks my butt sometimes!!
Great job on the running for C25K! Do you have a race in mind that you wnant to do? I am using strictly alternative product this time and my box just arrived on my porch today. Ready to start tomorrow. Today is a run day for me. Hoping it goes as well as it did Tuesday (25 minutes).
Welcome, boyz -- happy to have you here. I am one of the irregular regulars here. Started IP in November and am now 5 pounds below goal (though maybe my goal should've been lower to start with) and about to start Phase 3 Saturday. I play a lot of tennis and do occasional spinning classes, along with my erratic sessions of c25k. A couple of weeks ago, I started worrying about doing a little too much cardio because it seemed that my lean body mass was edging slightly downward (even though I usually supplemented workouts with at least a hard-boiled egg). I began some strength training (just started with a personal trainer). At this last WI, my muscle mass was back up and more -- yay. So, I'm getting back to the running….
Funny story, as an aside: When I was going through my assessment with the personal trainer, she had me spend some time on the treadmill, and I was jogging while chatting with her. She said, "Oh, I hadn't realized you were a runner!" This, of course, is hilarious, because I would never have expected anyone ever to call me a "runner." I ran fairly regularly in college and since then have run only sporadically. Have done various 5Ks, but nothing more significant. Have never really transitioned out of the "running bores me" (translates to "I am a wuss") phase…which is why I keep trying c25k. And getting stuck just before the longer runs
Amanda -- wishing you a happier knee. Take care of yourself.
DD -- enjoy your cabin weekend and I totally get how much easier it is to move at a lower weight! It almost feel like cheating when I think that I used to try to scamper around with so many more pounds of fat to carry.
Anyway, we have spring break next week and are heading south. I am really looking forward to doing some jogging outside. Of course, we are going to be at a place with great tennis, so I might use up my cardio hours with that, but we'll see. Only problem I've just realized is that this new iPhone 6+ that I have is just way too big to carry with me on a run (not a problem on the treadmill). I need to find something else to provide music and c25k prompts!
I did go down from 5.2mph to 4.8, but I felt my body and breathing was at a better place at this pace which is a good thing at this point.
