Much Needed Success

Here lately I have been working my way through C25K's IPhone app(Couch 2 5K) in order to get myself in much better shape and losing some freaking weight! For several years now, I have wished I could take up running/jogging but never really knew where to start. In the past I have pushed too hard too fast and let go of it because I wasn't seeing desired results in a certain amount of time and I was sore all the time. This app takes you through a week by week process breaking up the workouts in a way that makes it easy and fun to pass the time as you run. At first I was a little bored because it had me running and walking in 1 minute intervals, but a few weeks into it the program stepped up notch by notch. I have stamina while working out that I haven't had in years. My sleep patterns have improved dramatically with the exercise and all the water consumption that has been going on along side of all the cardio. Yesterday, I crossed a threshold with weight loss and I am happy to be finally seeing much needed results. I was on cloud nine for most of the day yesterday about it and couldn't wait to tell... well... anybody. 

For anybody that is interested in getting up off the couch and beginning a running program, I would highly recommend this app. It has changed the way I workout and help me gain some confidence about this uphill battle. 

For those of you who already run, I am open to any tips I can get. Let me know about your success stories and struggles. I think it helps to have accountability and support. I will keep you posted on my progress.