What the eff??!!??

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  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Did you take beginning progress pics and measurements? The mirror is the worst way to evaluate our own progress. We don't see ourselves accurately.
  • saraonly9913
    saraonly9913 Posts: 469 Member
    You should take progress pictures. I imagine you can't see your own results.
  • marissafit06
    marissafit06 Posts: 1,996 Member
    Firstly, I agree with PP re: calorie deficit. Secondly, it can take a long time to see much of a difference in body composition. I take measurements weekly so I can "see" changes. I've found with fitness/weight loss consistency is key and you have to believe that your dedication will get the results you want over time. I find that setting fitness goals (running faster, lifting more etc.) for myself is useful and helps me to stay motivated to workout.
  • StevefromMichigan
    StevefromMichigan Posts: 462 Member
    Firstly, I agree with PP re: calorie deficit. Secondly, it can take a long time to see much of a difference in body composition. I take measurements weekly so I can "see" changes. I've found with fitness/weight loss consistency is key and you have to believe that your dedication will get the results you want over time. I find that setting fitness goals (running faster, lifting more etc.) for myself is useful and helps me to stay motivated to workout.

    Yes, good point. It is important to continually challenge oneself, particularly with strength training, by continuing to increase the weight used as you gain strength.
  • h1udd
    h1udd Posts: 623 Member
    The saying goes it takes 4 weeks for you to see some changes, 8weeks for your friends to see the changes, 12 weeks for the rest of the world to see the change ..... but personally I think that saying is a load of guff ... for me any way .... it takes me 3 months to notice anything .. and no else has ever commented so I guess its longer than a year for anyone else to notice :(
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    Its early days yet, the most important thing when wanting to lose weight is taking in less calories than we burn. So logging all your food accurately and consistently is key first and foremost.

    Its takes patience and time before you will visually see results both on the scales and physically.
  • KarenSmith2018
    KarenSmith2018 Posts: 302 Member
    It took at least two years of CrossFit and running for me to be able to see significant muscle definition in my arms and only now another year in am i starting to see it in my legs. I looked "nice" in terms of slim build, flat stomach etc. It depends on what you want to see as to how long it will take. You also need to reduce your body fat through diet to suitable levels to see muscle underneath.
  • Rebecca9048
    Rebecca9048 Posts: 14 Member
    Hi OP, glad you’re taking on all the advice. I’ve been trying to lose baby weight for two years and only since joining MFP and tracking my food have I seen results. Typical story—I was just shocked at the calories I was eating! The posters here are such a valuable resource and I’m learning so much from them.
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