started yesterday. want to see results SOON. any ideas?

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  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    Change your expectations. Nothing happens overnight and you need to learn to appreciate the small victories. Take it one step at a time and do it for your life, not for this week.
  • funkie76
    funkie76 Posts: 17 Member
    Try to cut out the alcohol..... or at least 'cut down'. I too drank every night....maybe 4 Stellas. More if decided to run back to shop. Im going to Cuba end of May and have 2 stone to lose. I know if i dont i will feel 'insecure' on the beach. I know I couldnt hack that. I feel ugly when im 'bigger'. In two weeks I have had only 2 evenings on the pop. I already feel much better & more determined to lose the weight. I know it can be hard changing the habit of grabbing a bottle of wine on the way home from work. Take one day at a time. & try stay positive. Think of the bigger picture!!! GOOD LUCK!!!
  • MakePeasNotWar
    MakePeasNotWar Posts: 1,329 Member
    You can't really lose much fat in a week or two, but if you want to see the scale drop just to help you get excited (I totally get this, btw), you can lose excess water weight by cutting out salt and drinking plenty of water to flush out the sodium already in your system. As long as you keep drinking water you won't be dehydrated but you will lose the extra water you may be holding onto, especially if you eat a lot of processed food, which is full of sodium.

    Just remember that this is a one time thing - once the water is gone, it's gone. Your weight loss will slow down after the first couple of weeks, but the good news is you will be burning fat, not just shedding water weight.

    Don't get too discouraged by people criticizing you for your question. They are trying to help you manage your expectations. Their advice is by and large good, and they are right that in the long run, patience and perseverance are absolutely necessary. A jump start on healthy weight loss is fine. Expecting to lose fat quickly and effortlessly is just a recipe for disappointment.

    Good luck :)
  • hidbee
    hidbee Posts: 52 Member
    Getting to a healthy weight is a process involving a change of lifestyle. If you continue the way you were, you will not change. So if you go back to the way you were after any success, you will gain the weight back.

    I suggest measuring and writing down everything you eat. There are apps to help with that--a free one for MFP in fact. Also, get an inexpensive kitchen scale to measure weights of portions until you get a handle on just how big 4 ounces of halibut is, etc.

    Track your food every day. Add or increase some exercise. Weigh weekly. You will see results.

    THIS. exactly this.
  • broox80
    broox80 Posts: 1,195 Member
    I have had my ups and downs in this journey and I am only half way done. It has taken me a year to lose almost 50 pounds and I am hoping for 50 more by next Oct. I have a friend that has lost 50 pounds in just a few months; doubt she will keep it off since she is just after a quick fix. I didnt get fat overnight so I know I wont lose it all overnight either. It will come off, but patience is key. I just got over a 6 week plateau that nearly made me quit. Because of this community, I didnt. Just make a pledge to live a healthier life no matter what it takes or how long and it will be much easier!!
  • navyrigger46
    navyrigger46 Posts: 1,301 Member
    hey all. i just started this diet plan yesterday (it was a great day, btw).
    and i know this is going to be a long journey. i live a sedentary lifestyle, i'm a heavy drinker, etc. i know i'm going to have to deeply change my lifestyle to see real results, and to maintain them.
    buttttt i'm also 22 years old and i'm pretty impulsive and i KNOW if i don't see some kind of quick result, i'm that much more likely to just give up.
    so, anybody have any tips that will help me see a real difference (and thus motivate me to try harder) when i get on the scale at the end of this week & the next week??

    thanks guys :)

    Hate to burst your bubble, but you've already quit. You're basically just telling us that you already gave up because you know it's not that simple as results soon. My advice is to accept the fact that this is a long process, look through the success stories for inspiration and plan to put in some hard work, otherwise you're going to fail.

    Add me if you want, I'm a little harsh, but I'll tell it like it is.

    Rigger
  • angie007az
    angie007az Posts: 406 Member
    Slow and steady wins the race

    Exactly. We didn't get this way overnight. Be patient with your body.
  • jenniferrr127
    jenniferrr127 Posts: 44 Member
    Feel free to add or message me, I would be more than happy to help :)
  • quiqui29
    quiqui29 Posts: 42
    Loosing weight is the same as gaining weight, it is not done overnight. Cutting down on your alcohol intake will help a ton, finding acoholic beverages with fewer calories can be a start, drinking as much water as you can, I wasnt a water drinker but I am doing a lot better since I started this journey. I measure my food as much as possible and use the suggested serving size on here if i can't. I am anxious to see results quick as well but also had to learn that it takes time. Good luck and you can add me if you like.
  • AmericanExpat
    AmericanExpat Posts: 158 Member
    Learn some patience. Srs.

    ^^ This
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    5 minute progress thread. Fo' Sho!
  • silverraiyne
    silverraiyne Posts: 683 Member
    I have an idea....give up on the idea of quick results, this is all about progress, no matter how slow the process.
  • jessannprice
    jessannprice Posts: 183 Member
    You're going to have to work for it.

    Accept that.

    Then have patience. And educate yourself about good nutrition and fitness habits.

    :)
  • manique45
    manique45 Posts: 99 Member
    hey all. i just started this diet plan yesterday (it was a great day, btw).
    and i know this is going to be a long journey. i live a sedentary lifestyle, i'm a heavy drinker, etc. i know i'm going to have to deeply change my lifestyle to see real results, and to maintain them.
    buttttt i'm also 22 years old and i'm pretty impulsive and i KNOW if i don't see some kind of quick result, i'm that much more likely to just give up.
    so, anybody have any tips that will help me see a real difference (and thus motivate me to try harder) when i get on the scale at the end of this week & the next week??

    thanks guys :)


    Wow lol, sorry to chuckle...

    Have you ever heard one good meal (salad) wont make you thin, just like one bad meal (big Mac) wont make you fat??? Consistency is not gained over night you have to stick with it. make a realistic goal like 3 months and just keep chugging. A life style change is just that, not anything to give up. That is the difference. Its a mind set you either are going to do it or not. Everyone has days when they eat a little more or not enough... thats fine you are human. The mind set I am talking about is making conscious choices to eat a set amount or cut back on drinking.

    I work with a lady that is super strict with her eating M-F but Sat and Sunday she doesn't BINGE but she does have a beer or two which is a treat for her to look forward to. She has lost nearly 60 lbs in the last 3 years and kept it off. Find what works for you. Quick results will just be water weight loss not real fat loss...
  • FinzNC
    FinzNC Posts: 11
    You are starting at the beginning of the holiday season... You might want to accept The Eat Smart, Move More...Maintain, don't gain! Holiday Challenge. You can sign up here: https://esmmweighless.com/holiday-challenge-live/

    Go slow and steady, small changes = big results.
  • cadaverousbones
    cadaverousbones Posts: 421 Member
    The first week of a diet I think you should start by LOGGING EVERYTHING YOU EAT AND MEASURING THINGS. That way you can get an idea of how much you are actually consuming. Cut out all soda and other drinks and just have water (coffee is okay too without a bunch of cream and sugar)

    - by logging everything for a week you can find out where you need to make changes

    - also I would suggest to try and get in 30 minutes of cardio 3 times a week to start out.
  • dlkingsbury
    dlkingsbury Posts: 90 Member
    my advice is patience, patience, patience and just knowing that if you keep doing the right things for you body, you'll eventually see the results. there is no other option. i didn't start seeing a decent change on the scale or my body until about week 4. i can say within a week or two my clothes felt a tad looser.

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