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Enquiry for the fitness experts amongst you all......

carolyne2
carolyne2 Posts: 109
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
If for example you workout and burn say 3500calories = to 1lb weight loss, how long do you find it takes to register on the scales as 1lb lost, assuming that your calorie intake is within your daily allowance?

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  • FaithandFitness
    FaithandFitness Posts: 653 Member
    good question . . .I also wonder about how long it takes for a great eating day or a really poor eating day to affect the scales . . . I know it is not instantaneous
  • chiliflea
    chiliflea Posts: 695 Member
    bump - am interested in the replies to these questions!
  • Mayor_West
    Mayor_West Posts: 246 Member
    Forget what the scale says- it can be misleading and lead to a lot of frustration down the road. Bodyweight can fluctuate depending on added muscle mass, water retention, etc. Instead, buy a tape measure and take the time to measure yourself 1-2 times per week. If you're doing things eating right, getting rest and exercising regularly, that is the one place you'll see results the fastest.
  • Oompa_Loompa
    Oompa_Loompa Posts: 1,099 Member
    bump
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