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How long before measuring results?

jayjay3251
jayjay3251 Posts: 13
edited November 2023 in Getting Started
Hi! So I started out at 243lbs and lost 4lbs in the first week. I recently was told to get some measuring tape to track my progress instead of the scale. I am doing a 1360 calorie diet and am partaking in minimal exercise at the point. On this track, how long should I expect to wait before I see any results as far as the measuring tape goes?

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  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    I measure at the beginning of each month. So start on November 1st. :happy:

    ETA: Measure today to start with, than when November 1st comes you will start to see some change. Good luck.
  • saxy2014
    saxy2014 Posts: 6
    If you actually take your measurements, and do this every few months you will be amazed at the changes. I have kept a weight chart for about 3 years now and watched myself go up and down, hopefully this time I will lose the weight and keep it off. When I look at those charts, I know I can do it because I've done it before.
  • jayjay3251
    jayjay3251 Posts: 13
    Ahh thats so exciting!! :) How much of a change did you see after the first month?
  • karia17
    karia17 Posts: 19 Member
    I noticed two inches on each of my arms after five weeks and around my stomach and thighs one inch.
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