Ladies, when did you see strength training results?

megmay2591

Hello! I had my first weight training session on Tuesday and it's very exciting. I'm wondering, how long it took some of you to see any results? I'm training twice a week.

Tuesdays:

Warm up is 10 minutes of Cardio and stretch

Chest Back and Core
Barbell Bench Press 3x10 -- Seated Row 3x10
Barbell Incline Press 3x10 -- Lat. Pull Downs (wide grip) 3x10
Dumbbell Chest Flies 3x10 -- Front & Lateral Raises 2x10
Any Core activity you want 3x20


And then on Thursdays:

Legs and Arms
Leg Extensions 3x10 -- Bicep Curls 3x10-15
Leg Curls 3x10 --Tricep pull downs 3x10-15
Leg Press (Squat) 3x10 -- Over head Tricep Extensions 3x10
Any Core Activity you want 3x20


Any idea if I'll see results in a few weeks, longer? Or what? I plan on increasing the weight every week.

ETA: I'm eating a minimum of 1500 cals per day, yesterday I burned 511 during my strength training and ate all of them back. My TDEE is around 1900-2200.

RunHardBeStrong

It was a few years ago I started but I wanna say it took about a month for me to start seeing changes.

sarah44254

I start feeling amazing after as little as 2 weeks. It takes more than a month for me to see a weight loss or inch loss from it, but it DOES happen.

deadstarsunburn

I start feeling amazing after as little as 2 weeks. It takes more than a month for me to see a weight loss or inch loss from it, but it DOES happen.

Same with me

OnWisconsin84

I started seeing definition in my arms & shoulders about 2 weeks after beginning ChaLEAN Extreme. Now I notice changes almost weekly since I'm getting into heavier weights :happy:

still_crafty

I started Jillian Michaels 30 day shred about 13 days ago (on level 2 now) and I can already tell a difference in my arms. Pants are loose also. I've been doing it 6 days a week though and it is cardio and strength but only about 25 - 30 minutes including the warm up and cool down..

thepetiterunner

I start feeling amazing after as little as 2 weeks. It takes more than a month for me to see a weight loss or inch loss from it, but it DOES happen.

Ditto. I think it also depends on how much body fat you have starting out and where you carry your fat. I saw my arms and legs really tone up and shape up first. The abs/chest are much harder for me, but I'm seeing good changes there now too.

noiva

Might have to snag your routine...I'm trying to find a good place to start with weights!

Cindym82

I started seeing results after 2weeks

sarahbetherck

My first month I did a strength training class 3x/wk and a strength&conditioning class 2x/wk and after three weeks I lost 1 1/2" off my hips. I gained weight at first but lost inches simultaneously and the weight came off and then some in my second month.

paruls86

I started Jillian Michaels 30 day shred about 13 days ago (on level 2 now) and I can already tell a difference in my arms. Pants are loose also. I've been doing it 6 days a week though and it is cardio and strength but only about 25 - 30 minutes including the warm up and cool down..

I could not continue the shred due to wrist issues... but just on level one i can see the arms shaping up...

DixiedoesMFP

Just a few weeks with my arms/shoulders/back.....still waiting on my hips and butt to catch up . I've lost two pant sizes in my waist from heavy lifting (no actual ab work).

Coco_Puff

I started seeing results after 7 weeks. But for the first 4 weeks, I was not eating enough, which was a mistake. I started eating higher calories plus my calories burn in my 5th week. Now in my 7th week I can see a flatter tummy and abs!!!! You have to feed those muscles!!!!

beccci91

I got inch loses straight away but only just noticed muscle definition and that's 2 months later

kbc525

TAKE PHOTOS!!!! AND MEASURE!!! I was silly and didn't do that in the beginning.. I regret it now because i know I had serious results but I don't know to what extent exactly...

Anelda

Strength changes: Immediately. I enjoy training for strength as it is instantly gratifying to progressively load and see the weights I'm lifting go up every workout.

Minor changes in looks: 2 weeks. I definitely started noticing veins popping up in my hands and feet that I didn't know I had before, my collarbones became more prominent. I started noticing definition in my shoulders, triceps and quads. Not huge differences but enough that I noticed.

Weight: A month. Now that my diet is a lot more consistent and on point, the weight is definitely coming off a lot easier.

yesthistime

Strength training groups you may like:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/771-women-strength-training
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/2744-skinny-fat-to-fit
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w

chachita7

Hmmm not sure if you would see much results fast -- what are you lifting - meaning lbs.

thatsnumberwang

I think it depends on the kind of results you're looking for. It took me close to 2 months of heavy lifting to see and feel a difference in my body.

My favorite result, though, has been the change in my confidence and interest in fitness. I feel AWESOME about being one of the only ladies in the weight section. I love being strong. I love feeling physically fit. I love the feeling of being able to lift a little bit more than I did last time. I love eating a full, (mostly) healthy, 2000+ calorie diet to support my lifting. That result has been gradual, but has meant everything to me.

And no, I didn't get bulky :laugh:

sarah44254

I start feeling amazing after as little as 2 weeks. It takes more than a month for me to see a weight loss or inch loss from it, but it DOES happen.

Ditto. I think it also depends on how much body fat you have starting out and where you carry your fat. I saw my arms and legs really tone up and shape up first. The abs/chest are much harder for me, but I'm seeing good changes there now too.

Yep. I'm a pear so the top half of me starts looking incredible very shortly after starting any kind of exercise. My butt / hips though are flabby and stubborn and hopefully will eventually be awesome like my belly / chest / arms.

angelajo01

I started Jillian Michaels 30 day shred about 13 days ago (on level 2 now) and I can already tell a difference in my arms. Pants are loose also. I've been doing it 6 days a week though and it is cardio and strength but only about 25 - 30 minutes including the warm up and cool down..

I could not continue the shred due to wrist issues... but just on level one i can see the arms shaping up...

Do you think it's ok to do the 30DS every other day and still get the same results?