when lifting, when did u see results?
jardimgirl
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how long did it take to see a difference, and what kept you going?
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About 6 weeks...I started showing actual muscle definition. I showed strength gains almost immediately and pretty continuously. I kept at it until I injured myself, and I am currently seeing a PT for tendonitis. I have lifted since high school (am 39), and I kept lifting because frankly lifting heavy things feels like hurting people without actually hurting anyone. It is a great stress relief for me. I love to feel strong...it makes me feel pretty.:blushing:0
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About 2 weeks for me. It was seeing those types of results that quickly that kept me going.
Edit: Oh, and it was that my booty was looking much better and my shoulders started looking stronger.0 -
Maybe 3-4 weeks. I saw a difference in arms and legs. I like the results. I like taking it to the next level.0
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Depends on your current composition and where you naturally store body fat.
Give it 6-8 weeks.0 -
I can't really pinpoint when I started to see results aesthetically, but I saw strength gains pretty quickly. What keeps me going is setting specific weight goals for the compound lifts and charging toward them. I've already met the goals I had set for February so I am rethinking things as we speak!0
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A few months after starting over last March. I thought that was fast and due to muscle memory.
Hiatus was due to having a baby. I chose not to work out during last trimester and was lazy afterwards up until the baby was 6mos. I haven't missed a workout since I started back up.0 -
i hear lifting is the fastest way to achieve a lean "toned" look, true or not im not sure. thats why i ask0
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i hear lifting is the fastest way to achieve a lean "toned" look, true or not im not sure. thats why i ask
Lifting along with a small caloric deficit and adequate protein is the best way to preserve lean body mass while losing fat and therefore the best way to get "toned".0 -
i hear lifting is the fastest way to achieve a lean "toned" look, true or not im not sure. thats why i ask
Lifting will help you build and/or maintain muscle mass and aid in lowering your body fat percentage which may give you the look you are after.0 -
I can't really pinpoint when I started to see results aesthetically, but I saw strength gains pretty quickly. What keeps me going is setting specific weight goals for the compound lifts and charging toward them. I've already met the goals I had set for February so I am rethinking things as we speak!
^This
Except I haven't crushed February yet0 -
About 2 weeks for me. It was seeing those types of results that quickly that kept me going.
Edit: Oh, and it was that my booty was looking much better and my shoulders started looking stronger.
This.
No change in the scale at first, but people noticed the difference in composition within just a few weeks.0 -
3 weeks.
I have always done work with my arms bc I don't want bingo arms. When I started lifting heavy I felt better and tighter. Lost inches in my waist, hips, but gained 3 pounds. I know if I develop muscle mass, I will metabolize better and weight loss will come if I eat at deficit. It's all good. My body craves good nutrition and exercise, when I satisfy those cravings, my body rewards me with good health and bonus...good looks!0 -
I was using Pocket Trainer to learn lifting/functional fitness for a few (6?) weeks before I switched my program to heavy lifting and changed my diet to include 1-2g protein for every kg of my body weight. I see my arms, shoulders, and quads, and my glutes developing after 3 weeks of focused diet and heavy lifting.
What keeps me going? Dedication to myself, my set goals (aesthetic and strength), my cheerleaders (my man, mfp, coworkers, and friends), and the plan to stick with this for 12 weeks and then reassess. 9 weeks took go :drinker:0 -
i hear lifting is the fastest way to achieve a lean "toned" look, true or not im not sure. thats why i ask
Lifting along with a small caloric deficit and adequate protein is the best way to preserve lean body mass while losing fat and therefore the best way to get "toned".0 -
I had so much friggin body fat I didnt see definition until I had dropped 30-40 pounds so maybe 6 months - that was when I could physically see the results in the mirror
that being said I noticed my arms and chest develop within 2 months or so - pretty quickly0 -
About 2 weeks for me. It was seeing those types of results that quickly that kept me going.
Edit: Oh, and it was that my booty was looking much better and my shoulders started looking stronger.
This.
No change in the scale at first, but people noticed the difference in composition within just a few weeks.
Me too. I had very obvious changes in my chubby bellah within 2 weeks. I thought I was imagining it but then my husand mentioned it. Within 3 months of lifting (4 counting the one I had to take off for surgery) I have an entirely different midsection.0 -
wow these are all great!0
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Couple of weeks for me. I could really feel it before seeing it. My quads and biceps were harder to the touch, and then one day...BOOM, there was the definition.0
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Between weeks 3 and 4 I noticed a visible difference in my stomach. Now I am at 6 weeks at the same weight on the scale, but in a swim suit I'm looking much better, especially in my arms and stomach. My jeans are looser also. I have to pull up a now saggy pair that fit snuggly 6 weeks ago. Lifting rocks!0
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Between weeks 3 and 4 I noticed a visible difference in my stomach. Now I am at 6 weeks at the same weight on the scale, but in a swim suit I'm looking much better, especially in my arms and stomach. My jeans are looser also. I have to pull up a now saggy pair that fit snuggly 6 weeks ago. Lifting rocks!
that sounds fantastic! my main issue is my belly so i hope to get results like that too!0
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