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A year of running - before and after pics

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DavetheCat2001 · 26/04/2016 12:32

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Could contain what some may call 'stealth boasting', but honestly I just want to show what running 2-3 times a week, plus making some small changes in my diet have done for my bod.

In both pics I look my usual deathly white, but if you can see past that, I think my legs have changed the most. First pic was taken in May 2015, second one was taken today.

Hope no one minds.

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TheFabSuze · 28/07/2016 18:41

You looked lovely before but, wow just wow them legs. Well done

Oblomov16 · 28/07/2016 18:39

Goodness. Now you've explained how far you actually run and how much other exercise you actually do, planking and other routines, it's no wonder you have the abs!!! You spend a lot of time each week dedicated to this. Most people aren't that dedicated. I'm certainly not.

FOFONAR · 28/07/2016 18:32

Trying 2.5k three times a week atm though I'm slow and have to walk a bit in the middle. Definitely going to do the before and after pics, excellent idea.

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MadJackMcMad · 28/07/2016 10:21

Please keep this thread going, it's so inspirational. I've just started running using C to 5k I'm on week 3 and already noticing changes to my splodgy body - anyone else out there doing the same?

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DavetheCat2001 · 10/07/2016 13:41

Yaaah! Thats what you want!

Did 10k this morning in just over 57 mins which considering the amount of wine I consumed last night, isn't too bad!

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thedicewoman · 10/07/2016 12:38

Abs feeling nicely like they've worked today!!!

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DavetheCat2001 · 09/07/2016 23:19

nice one thedicewoman

The ab workout is quite tough, but because it's quite short, it isn't horrendous. It def seems to target those pesky ab muscles!

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thedicewoman · 09/07/2016 22:53

Ok.I'm in, but after having just done the ab workout and having run to similar levels as you for quite a long time, I'm pretty convinced it's the workout that gets those results, it's bloomin tough!! Smile

Damson9 · 08/07/2016 09:58

I just completed the first week of the C25K - must take a picture! Hopefully, down the line, I'll be able to look at it and be as pleased with the result as you are. Looking fab, thanks for the inspiration :)

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DavetheCat2001 · 07/07/2016 20:02

I've been doing my ab workout after not having got round to it for ages. I really recommend it:

It's only about 12 mins long so not too punishing, and it does seem to get results after a week or so of doing it regularly.

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jessieb887 · 07/07/2016 10:41

Well I've still not got out, but I weighed my self the other day and the horrid things told me I was 13st 7. Something has to be done. I don't feel huge, just bigger than I'd like 😢 X

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DavetheCat2001 · 07/07/2016 07:52

auuuugh..INLAWS!

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DavetheCat2001 · 07/07/2016 07:44

for 'inlays' read 'inlays'! Ruddy autocorrect!

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DavetheCat2001 · 07/07/2016 07:43

Aww Greenyogagirl, seriously don't feel embarrassed. Every day I see all kinds of folks running..every size/age/shape etc. I honestly think that people think is 'good on you' for doing it.

Best thing to do is get some of your favourite music on your phone/ipod/whatever, plug yourself in and just go for it. It's amazing how you submerge into your own little world. I make mental notes of things I have to do/mull over news I've heard during the day, and actually other people don't even cross my mind.

I'm off to Menorca in a couple of weeks with OH and the DC and inlays, to the same villa we were in, in my 'before' pic! I'm feeling a lot happier with my bod this yearI have to say, but actually just to get some SUN will be nice! What a rotten summer we've had so far Sad

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Lulooo · 06/07/2016 23:37

I'm doing what you've done. I want results like yours otherwise I'm going to be disappointed! Grin

Well done you.

Greenyogagirl · 06/07/2016 23:34

I'd love to run but I feel really embarrassed 😞

DailyFailAteMyFish · 06/07/2016 23:25

Love this thread!

almostenglish · 06/06/2016 16:52

Right, I have just taken my "before" pic - never done that before!

It was interesting how I'm not as big as I thought - not stealth boasting either but my point is you look so much bigger when you just look at yourself from above ie, not in a mirror.

Still, I want to lose a bit of vanity weight or at least looked a bit less heavy at the bottom. I'm not overweight, my diet is pretty good but I feel a bit bottom heavy.

In 6 weeks time I'll take another pic and see whether going from zero exercise to consistent exercising several times a week has made any difference to my shape. I'm not going to change my diet, I'll just carry on eating moderately while enjoying my food and wine.

Thanks again Dave!

HysteriaLane · 06/06/2016 15:58

I was on this thread a few pages back - have namechanged - but I have stuck at the exercise and am running or speed walked 3 x a week.

It's my bloody stomach getting me down. Although I'm technically a 10 I have a serious spare tyre situation. I can suck it in and look flat but when I sit down I can feel two rolls now, and I mean a handful, not ripple. It's gross.

I guess I should change my diet. I do eat pretty healthily overall, but half term had me scoffing crap all week.

If you cut carbs right down aren't you starving?

I am tempted to do Davina's low carb diet but worried I'll be practically eating the table after a couple of days.

almostenglish · 06/06/2016 15:48

Wow Dave that's amazing and I'm going to use this to spur me on!!

I use to go to the gym a lot in my 20s but two kids later I have a lot less time and I've lost a lot of my fitness.

It's quite vain but the prospect of being in a bikini in 6 weeks is wanting me to sort my legs out. I don't intend on doing this just for 6 wks but that's my first aim.

I joined a gym and went for my first run in years on Saturday. I managed 30min so was quite pleased but I was quite slow. I did a bit of rowing some leg presses, squats and lunges too.

I wanted to go yesterday but couldn't face going after lunch.

I'm going tonight when DH gets home and the plan is to run for 30min, cross trainer for 30min, rowing 2km (about 10min) and a few leg presses.

I'd like to do that 4 times a week but it might end up being 3 times only, I'm dependent on DH really.

On my off days I'm going to aim for a short ab workout (I used to do a Rebecca Louise one too funnily enough) and some weights - probably 30min max.

I quite like to do a before and after pic too but not sure I've got the nerve to post it on here... I reckon I'm not far off your "before" pic.

Thanks for the motivation!

standingonlego · 05/06/2016 11:34

Loving this thread Smile I undo all my good work training and running the moment I walk into the kitchen so some inspiration is needed. Blush

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jessieb887 · 03/06/2016 20:35

That is amazing, I've still not managed to get out I seem to have an excuse or something else crops up any inspiration as to how I get myself out and running xx