How long does it take before the wieght starts comming off?

jnissi

I have been doing this for 5 whole days. I know not very long, but when you are hungry and sore for 5 days and don't see much of a change, then it is not encouraging. So, I was wondering if this is normal. When will the weight start to come off?

chevy88grl

It will vary from person to person. Someone obese will tend to see a large weight loss right off the bat whereas someone who is thinner (and therefore closer to their ideal weight) may not see an initial loss.

Make sure you're eating enough, drinking enough water and getting enough sleep.

Krisengel

When I started I didn't see any weight loss until week two. Keep at it, it will come off!

rhonda_does_life

I don't mean to be indelicate... but being that you "only" (I know, sorry!) have 15 lbs to lose, it might take you longer than someone who's starting at a higher weight. Keep at it! Maybe only weigh yourself once a week so you'll be able to see maximum scale reflexions of your hard work.

Good luck!

ladybug1620

If you're sore from working out, your muscles are probably swollen and retaining water. Allow several weeks after starting a new workout plan to see a loss.

MegSommer

Hang in there, i only lost 2 lbs in 3 weeks when i first started. It was very annoying because it seemed like most people dropped a ton of water weight in the beginning but not me. Ive been pretty consistent since Sept 18th and im down 9 lbs so far. Just keep at it and hide the scale, it will only drive your CrAzY! lol! Good luck!

GibsonDarlin

Because you are closer to your ideal weight (than someone like me) you will see more Toning and Shaping faster. In my opinion Inches are better than pounds!! If you haven't measured, take your measurements. You just keep moving and eating and drinking water and you'll get there. Hopefully you will have to exchange all your Christmas presents in for a smaller size!!!!

woou

I'm 5'3" and started eating healthy and exercising at 145 lbs. Weight didn't start to come off until after 27 days.

SPheonix22

Didn't see anything until week two, but I have 50 something lbs to lose. With less to lose it's going to be harder. Did you set yourself at a lb each month or less?

woja9640

I agree, it is different for everyone.

For someone who is tall and overweight it is harder to tell they have lost weight until they have lost a significant amount, when someone is short and compact it is easier to see a difference. Also the more weight you have to lose the more you lose in the beginning.

Also, you shouldn't be "starving". Try spreading out your food over the course of the day. Get carrots, celery, or other easy to munch on veggies to munch on for snacks that are low calorie. It will help curb your hunger, alos try drinking water when you're hungry as well.

auntdeedee87

Stick with it!

fitacct

It took me a full week to register any weight loss when I first started here. Your hard work will soon show! : ) Keep at it!

lambeas

I would not worry too much at all because
1. the smaller you are the harder it is to lose.
2. Remember, how long did it take you to put it on? it does not fall off overnight.. it can take some people 2 months to lose 5lbs. If you lose slow and steady by making healthy choices you will get there..

jnissi

I know to some people that 15 lbs doesn't seem like much, but to me it is huge. It is the weight I can not seem to lose since my pregnancies. The weight that puts me closer to the risk of diabetes that is so prevalent in my family. The women in my family are so prone to being quite heavy that I feel like I am fighting against huge odds. Sigh!

Lozze

We all feel your pain. But as others pointed out because you have less to lose its harder. You won't get the losses us bigger people are getting but you're probably a ton healthier!

Edited to say; I just looked at your diary and no wonder you're starving if you're having three meals a day only! Try and have more snacks during the day. If you're starving the three big meals aren't working for you. Good luck!