It takes a month, right?
L0Lnikki
Posts: 41 Member
Current weght 187
Week 2 of vigorous stationary bike workouts. (19-23mph) I sweat so much!
First week I burned 300-400
Second week 400-600
Both within 30-45mins.
I told myself I wouldn't weigh myself every week because I'd stress myself out, but I have, just didn't mark it. I eat within the recommended range 1200, 1500+ if working out, drink lots of water, warm up, don't eat anything or just some almonds after the work out.
Anyway, I'm not seeing any notable results & I'm becoming discouraged.
Am I being impatient?
Week 2 of vigorous stationary bike workouts. (19-23mph) I sweat so much!
First week I burned 300-400
Second week 400-600
Both within 30-45mins.
I told myself I wouldn't weigh myself every week because I'd stress myself out, but I have, just didn't mark it. I eat within the recommended range 1200, 1500+ if working out, drink lots of water, warm up, don't eat anything or just some almonds after the work out.
Anyway, I'm not seeing any notable results & I'm becoming discouraged.
Am I being impatient?
0
Replies
-
Are you taking pictures? If not, you don't know for sure that you haven't changed noticeably. I don't think I saw any really noticeable results until after 2-3 months. At the start, I *felt* the changes, and the scale told me I'd lost weight. Once I compared progress pictures and measurements and started needing new clothes, then I knew/saw that I was changing. We're all different; weight loss will show eventually.3
-
its been two weeks! you are being impatient. also, sweat is not an indicator of fat loss if that is what you were thinking?? are you weighing all your food to be sure of your intake??6
-
Are you taking pictures? If not, you don't know for sure that you haven't changed noticeably. I don't think I saw any really noticeable results until after 2-3 months. At the start, I *felt* the changes, and the scale told me I'd lost weight. Once I compared progress pictures and measurements and started needing new clothes, then I knew/saw that I was changing. We're all different; weight loss will show eventually.
Hi, thank you for your reply. Yes, I thought maybe my waist had changed a bit. I shrugged it off as being optimistic. Everyone says it'll take, as you said, a couple months before progress is shown. Impatient me! I'm going to take measurements weekly to feel better.2 -
If you DIDN'T workout before, it's NOT uncommon to gain weight for a couple of weeks due to glycogen and water retention. Just continue and have PATIENCE.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
9 -
You could take measurements, but only about once a month, since that change takes time.
Have you ever seen one of those models of what 1lb of fat looks like? It's a good chunk when you heft a model like that in your hand, bigger than a coffee mug, but if you imagine that spread out all over your entire body, it would be basically impossible to visibly tell a difference with a couple pounds.
Hang in there, and keep at it! Even a month is short-term for this sort of "project." Good luck!2 -
You may be gaining lean muscle which is why you're not seeing the scale drop as quickly as you would like. Two weeks is a pretty short time so just keep at it. Also, make sure you're accounting for liquid calories because many people overlook them.12
-
It's also important to point out that stationary bikes are not accurate in providing calories burned. It is common for the machines to overestimate how much work you have done in calories and what you are currently doing in terms of riding speed. It is quite possible you are not using as many calories as you think you are. I would take the cals burned figures with a pinch of salt.1
-
Two weeks in.......................................................... um YES, you're being insanely impatient. This crap doesn't just fall off overnight!!!4
-
I didn't notice a visible difference for about six weeks. But I'd lost an inch off my waist, and my clothes fit better. So be more patient. If you think you're really not making progress, you could eat back just half of your exercise earned calories and see how you feel.0
-
Muscleflex79 wrote: »its been two weeks! you are being impatient. also, sweat is not an indicator of fat loss if that is what you were thinking?? are you weighing all your food to be sure of your intake??
This ^. You've also been doing only cardio so unlikely you will see much body shape change. Some resistance training will help for that. But, it's only been 2 week!!! How long did it take you to get to your current weight? When was the last time, before 2 weeks ago, you did any exercise program? If you expect to see change this quickly, your expectations are completely unrealistic.2 -
You may be gaining lean muscle which is why you're not seeing the scale drop as quickly as you would like. Two weeks is a pretty short time so just keep at it. Also, make sure you're accounting for liquid calories because many people overlook them.
Yeah, not. How would a woman without lot's of testosterone, in a calorie deficit, doing only cardio be gaining lean muscle in 2 weeks? Pretty much impossible.7 -
Estimate the time it took to put the weight on and you'll be closer to something realistic. Take pictures, take measurements and judge whether your clothes fit any different. @chelseahatch24 is on point. Good luck
1 -
You may be gaining lean muscle which is why you're not seeing the scale drop as quickly as you would like. Two weeks is a pretty short time so just keep at it. Also, make sure you're accounting for liquid calories because many people overlook them.
No, you are not gaining muscle in 2 weeks.5 -
Why do you think you should see changes in 2 weeks? It took some of us years to reach our goals!
Weight fluctuates up and down every day. If you are weighing only once a week, you could be catching only the up days. Plus, what time of month is it for you? That makes a huge difference in water weight.4 -
Two things: Make sure you are weighing food to get an accurate calorie measurement, and know that beginning a workout regimen causes your muscles to retain water and glucose. That water has weight to it.4
-
It took me 6 weeks before I saw any changes on the scale - then all of the sudden the weight starting to come off in chunks.2
-
You may be gaining lean muscle which is why you're not seeing the scale drop as quickly as you would like. Two weeks is a pretty short time so just keep at it. Also, make sure you're accounting for liquid calories because many people overlook them.
Indeed. My legs feel stronger than before, especially the thighs4 -
Two things: Make sure you are weighing food to get an accurate calorie measurement, and know that beginning a workout regimen causes your muscles to retain water and glucose. That water has weight to it.
I'm going to be purchasing a scale next month. Until then, I use measuring cup based on the serving sizes on the nutritional box. If I can't figure it out, I put it back down!1 -
You may be gaining lean muscle which is why you're not seeing the scale drop as quickly as you would like. Two weeks is a pretty short time so just keep at it. Also, make sure you're accounting for liquid calories because many people overlook them.
Indeed. My legs feel stronger than before, especially the thighs
stronger does not equal gaining muscle mass. you have not put on appreciable muscle mass in your legs in two weeks - it does not work that way.6 -
Two things: Make sure you are weighing food to get an accurate calorie measurement, and know that beginning a workout regimen causes your muscles to retain water and glucose. That water has weight to it.
I'm going to be purchasing a scale next month. Until then, I use measuring cup based on the serving sizes on the nutritional box. If I can't figure it out, I put it back down!
just know that measuring cups are very inaccurate (compared to weighing)...0 -
nevermind
1 -
Take pictures once a month, a side pic and a front on pic and compare them u will see the difference then0
-
Your bike may be overstating your calorie burn. I have a stationary cycle on which I ride 20-25 mph. In 30 minutes I cycle 11 miles, and the bike tells me I burned about 150 calories. Yours is telling you twice that or more.
Also, how many days a week are you riding? Are you eating back some of the calories? Are you doing other exercises as well?0 -
What sort of notable changes are you hoping to see in 2 weeks? A visual change? A loss on the scale? A change in measurements? Increased strength/speed/endurance?
Short answer: you're being impatient regardless of what changes you're looking for. But how long it will take for you to see certain changes will depend on what kind of change you're looking for and approximately 2749050202 other variables.
Patience is your friend.0 -
I can understand your frustration. You've decided to make a lifestyle change and your not seeing results yet. I remember after 2 weeks it felt a lot longer. Your food is different you're working out, sore muscles and maybe even fighting some cravings. This doesn't make you a bad person. Just remember how long it took you to put on that weight. It didn't happen overnight so cut YOURSELF some slack. You WILL get there. Keep doing what your doing. Little steps will add up to big leaps. Even without the scale try and remember to keep your portions small. Lean proteins the size of your palm. Servings of veggies size of your fist. Stay realistic and remember weight loss is best if done slow and steady and will have a less chance of coming back on. You got this!!!!1
-
Yes. First, you are starting to replace fat with lean muscle and no, muscle does NOT weigh more than fat. 5lbs is 5lbs no matter how you slice it. However, 5lbs of lean muscle takes up far less space than 5lbs of fat does. Also, we carry fat internally around our organs and such so do not be surprised in the least if that is where it is burning off from first. Lastly, you should most definitely alternate or add resistance training to your routine. It amps your metabolism and the lean muscle it's transforming your fat into adds up to you burning more calories at rest. Be prepared to be hungrier either the days you do the resistance training or the days after; that is your body repairing itself and getting stronger for the next round.1
-
It's also important to point out that stationary bikes are not accurate in providing calories burned. It is common for the machines to overestimate how much work you have done in calories and what you are currently doing in terms of riding speed. It is quite possible you are not using as many calories as you think you are. I would take the cals burned figures with a pinch of salt.
True dat.
I take spin classes twice a week - i.e. stationary bike, very vigorous.
The calories the bike gives me for these workouts are completely laughable: Routinely, about two and a half times the number of calories my heart rate monitor says I burned.
OP, stay with your routine for at least a month, six weeks if you're a premenopausal woman (because monthly cycles cause water weight whackiness that's different for everyone). By then, you'll have a better idea of your actual weight loss rate.
And definitely get that food scale.
Good luck - with patience & persistence, you can do this!0 -
Yes. First, you are starting to replace fat with lean muscle and no, muscle does NOT weigh more than fat. 5lbs is 5lbs no matter how you slice it. However, 5lbs of lean muscle takes up far less space than 5lbs of fat does. Also, we carry fat internally around our organs and such so do not be surprised in the least if that is where it is burning off from first. Lastly, you should most definitely alternate or add resistance training to your routine. It amps your metabolism and the lean muscle it's transforming your fat into adds up to you burning more calories at rest. Be prepared to be hungrier either the days you do the resistance training or the days after; that is your body repairing itself and getting stronger for the next round.
No. Did you not read the earlier responses to the post? she is not putting on appreciable muscle mass in 2 weeks of riding her bike.1
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.6K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.3K Health and Weight Loss
- 176K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.6K Fitness and Exercise
- 431 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.8K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions