My girlfriend is finally going to crack!!! she is actually contemplating on starting plodding, she's been putting up with me going out jogging since May, and now finally after seeing what iv'e being showing her on this forum, comments and interesting stories etc, she has realised that there are loads of joggers and plodders out there, at all levels and now she's tempted. Iv'e promised her if she lets me coach her i'll shift that extra stone she wants to shed before Christmas any words of encouragement for her would be greatly appriciated, thanks in advance
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ref the weight loss if you've got such a supportive boyf like Matthew you'll knock that in no time!
On a more up-beat note.- Most people seem to very quickly see changes in body shape.- So, although the scales may not say she's lost weight, the mirror will probably say differently.
Another trap people tend to fall into when they're running to lose weight is to double count the calories they burn from running.-
IE:- Having the extra little treat/upping the food because you're running.- This will very quickly offset the gains you make.-
Very roughly, each mile represents about 100 calories- which isn't actually that much...(about 1 glass of wine)
Perhaps you can encourage her to enter a 5 or 10k in the new year to help with motivation?
Anyway, this year is different. The day after the GNR, I completely changed my diet. Stopped snacking on the kids' stuff, cut out crisps, chips, cakes, chocolates etc. I eat loads of pasta, baked potatoes, salads, chicken, fish, roasted vegetables, fruit etc etc. Breakfast is porridge oats with a banana and a dollop of honey.
And then I hit the gym. I'd never run before in my life. Bit of football many years ago, but no regular exercise of any sort for at least 15 years! I managed about four minutes first time, then six, then a difficult ten - I can now do thirty mins without too much difficulty, in which I cover about three miles.
The result? I've lost almost one-and-a-half stones, feel better, look better (I'm told) and the belts are all in a notch or two.
I plan to get in a couple of shorter races in the New Year, but hopefully I'm well on course for the GNR 2005. The bottom line is that with a sensible diet, running WILL make the weight go. I'm no saint if it's a meal out or a special occasion - I turned 40 last week and certainly wasn't going to abstain from anything that day!! But stick with it and your gf will notice the difference. I haven't felt this good for many, many years.
Good luck to your girlfriend MA, I am in to my second week of walk /run and am really enjoying it. I also have a stone to loose. i go to weight watchers too and this week after a whole week of eating properly i have only managed to loose half a pound!! But not to worry i will keep at it and hopefully it will go. I'm in no rush and just want to enjoy the health benefits. I am assured there are going to be some!! I also find motivation from reading running related articles and this forum
Go for it.