How long for results?

ZRx4

Hi there, yup, it's me again. Lol. Sorry to keep asking so many questions.

I've been super active (10k-20k steps a day), plus hiit for about 18 mos. I walk my kids to/ from school 4 days a week. A mile each way, 3 times a day. Some days I run, because they're on bikes. Mostly I walk because I have plantars fasciitis and it's gets really aggravated when I run too much. Anyway, I've been doing strong lifts 5x5 religiously since March, 3-4 workouts per week, only one day off inbetween. I really haven't noticed a difference in how my clothes fit, weight or measurements. Tho I've stalled in losing, which is one of the reasons I started a lifting program. Any ideas what's going on?? I'm trying to not get frustrated but I'm so close to my goal that I just want to be there!! How long did it take you guys to notice results?

As always, TIA!!

canadianlbs

which kinds of results are you looking for - scale number, measurements, visual? or would you just settle for anything atm

i did lose on the scale, but in my case i was doing an aggressive deficit, biking hard AND had been stalled for a few months before i started to lift. i also remember having the 'whoosh' thing, where the scale stuck for a month or two and then suddenly dropped after a night of waking up to pee every 20 minutes or so.

i can't really remember when i felt like definitive changes had come. it took a while and the visual ones were pretty subtle, so i'd miss them if i was just staring at one favourite body part and wondering why it hadn't changed for me yet. i can also tell you that i thought nothing was happening for a long time because i was just standing still. then one day i happened to give up and move to turn away while i was still looking at myself, and suddenly all this definition leapt out in my legs. so there's that.

as far as clothes fit, idk if that changed much either since it was more like things kind of shifted around. i'd have the same measurements round my hips for instance, but there'd be more bum in it and less belly. from the progress photos in here, it seems like the most instant and dramatic visual change is in people's torsos. for myself, i know my waist measurement has hardly changed but the way i actually look is quite different - again, that's more a matter of things shifting around than anything being lost. and it's not an area that you commonly measure so it might not 'show' for your purposes.

ZRx4

Sorry for a late response. Yes, anything sounds good to me haha! I keep taking measurements and checking my weight once a week and nothing happens. I'm trying to be more diligent about my food, but lately I'm enjoying pancakes/ pizza/tacos etc here and there with my kids lol. I quit drinking my daily beer even, with no change. Thanks for the info. Ok, it sounds like I just need to be patient lol. I can do that. I know this is part of my lifestyle, so just being consistent is important. Thanks again!

mom23mangos

I'm doing a different program than Strong Lifts. I kind of lurk here because I've considered giving it a try after I complete this one. However, I've consistently lifted on a progressive strength training program since February. For me, the big whammy happened about 8 weeks in. However, that was only on my upper body as I had very little BF there to begin with, so it's very easy to see results. So I'd say you will start seeing it in the places with less BF first. Also, as you mentioned, diet will play a large part as well.

Sumiblue

I did SL for a year but it wasn't until I got serious about staying on my deficit that I lost fat & inches. Lifting helps you retain your muscle and gives you better body composition once the fat is lost. When I did stick to deficit I started losing steadily-14 lbs in 6 months. Not super fast but I wanted to minimize loose skin (I'm 47, skin not so forgiving).

ShrinkinMel

I've wondered too but there are great results stories around. I feel more strength and tone under my fat on my arms. I know it won't show for some time because I have quite a high body fat percentage. Not "quite" flat out HIGH. ugh But I can do more than one push up(knee ones) which definitely shows improvement in arm strength. I had some weight added on my arm workout this weekend. Oh and getting up off the floor is a whole lot easier than it was.

My scaled stalled a bit and I'm afraid I won't see too much drop until June after my cycle leaves. This is the week I always fight excessive hunger, the week leading up to my cycle being due. Pretty sure it's due next Friday. I only had one bloat day last one so hopefully I'll see a little drop to at least get me to last weekends low would be nice.

I feel differences in my fluff on my sides so I'm sure something is happening other than the 6 lbs I lost in the first 3 weeks on the program(which is not SL yet, I did do OHP a couple of workouts so far) but barely a difference in some clothing. Haven't dropped a size yet so I'm looking forward to that much results.

ZRx4

We'll get there. Just gotta be patient lol.

Do I really need to cut out the occasional pancake with my kids? I make them from scratch with no added sugar, just a tablespoon of honey. Also I add yogurt for protein. *slowly puts hot pancake down*

ZRx4

When I say occasional, I mean 1-2 every couple days.

dcresider

Keep up the protein intake too. You should be eating at least .8 - 1 gram of protein per your body weight. From what I hear, it takes quite some time before you see the definition you want and that's with strict eating. I'm in the same boat, but my eating habits are all over the place. Good luck!

ZRx4

dcresider wrote: »

Keep up the protein intake too. You should be eating at least .8 - 1 gram of protein per your body weight. From what I hear, it takes quite some time before you see the definition you want and that's with strict eating. I'm in the same boat, but my eating habits are all over the place. Good luck!

Thank you! Last week or so, I increased my protein a lot. Aiming for 138g a day. Hoping this helps me.

mom23mangos

As long as the pancakes fit in with your macros and calorie count, enjoy them. I'll eat a 1/2 serving of flap jacked pancakes with a touch of sugar free syrup and heated up blackberries on top. Combined with a glass of high protein milk it gives me the below breakdown.

scrittrice

Now I want pancakes.

canadianlbs

lol!