How long does it take to see results?

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  • cc_126
    cc_126 Posts: 47
    Thanks all trying my best to stick at it , what exercise do u all recommend, would anyone recmmend a vibroplate?
  • ReasonableAssumption
    ReasonableAssumption Posts: 25
    Thanks all trying my best to stick at it , what exercise do u all recommend, would anyone recmmend a vibroplate?

    I would. I think their the best thing for workout routines. Much faster results than lifting heavy weights.
  • memubo99
    memubo99 Posts: 58 Member
    I have lost 11lb in 8 weeks and I am only noticing a physical difference now, no one else has yet. So keep going it'll happen any day now.
  • gonnabefitshyla
    gonnabefitshyla Posts: 6 Member
    Are you eating less?

    Weight loss is mostly a matter of eating less, exercise is maybe 20% of the plan
    It's 100% diet.

    Don't give up the exercise but it's what you eat that is going to get you there. The exercise just determines what your going to look like when you get there.


    Its actually 70% diet and 30% exercise. my sister has a personal trainer and plays on the Canadian games volleyball thats what she told me.
  • cc_126
    cc_126 Posts: 47
    Hey all , Im back, Sadly I gave up, Gained 10 pounds but am determined this time, feel free to offer any advice or success stories :)
  • FixieFreak
    FixieFreak Posts: 11 Member
    You can see results in one week, but you will really notice after you lose 10% body weight, which will take about a month or more, depending on your weight. I find it is best to jump in to a low-fat whole foods diet. If you focus on whole plant foods, whole grains, beans, pasta, veggies, and fruits. Do your best to eliminate added oils from your diet. Use salt and sugar sparingly on the food to make it taste good. It takes some effort to change these things, but trust me, your tastes will change to like your new diet, and you will feel much better fairly quickly.
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    cc_126 wrote: »
    Hey all , Im back, Sadly I gave up, Gained 10 pounds but am determined this time, feel free to offer any advice or success stories :)

    Don't start at an intense or super restrictive level. Gradually work up to doing more intense exercise or lowering your calories.
    Start with logging all your food. Weigh and measure things. Eat food you like- just smaller portions of higher calorie items. You might find using a smaller plate helpful. I like to pre-log my whole day so I can see that everything fits.
    I started exercising around 30 minutes a day. That was very easy to fit into my life. Some days I do more now. I alternate between different workouts so it doesn't get boring or too easy.
    Take measurements and a photo once a month or so. Look at other ways to measure progress than the scale.
    Good luck!
  • tomatoey
    tomatoey Posts: 5,446 Member
    californiagirl2012 wrote: »
    Hi All i new to mfp, i started exercising instensely around 4 weeks aago but havent really seen any changes on the scales and am starting to get dissheartened, I need to lose 40 pounds , has anyone any advise? Hw long does it take to see results? and what should i be doing, so far ive been kickboxing and strength training with dumbells .

    Everyone is different. It took me two years to lose 60 lbs and I've kept it off for over a year.

    Too many changes at once can be hard on some people. I've always eaten healthy so it easy for me to simply eat less. Eating at a calorie deficit is hard on people; even a small deficit puts your body in a state of flux with hormones and such. Everyone is different. Some people can handle a deeper calorie deficit than others, this is not right or wrong, it just is. Stress in your life affects your hunger hormones; lack of sleep, fatigue, job stress, family stress, financial stress, etc. Add in emotional eating issues and it gets even more complicated. Most people can only handle so much change/stress at once, they try to do too much and fail. Sometimes it might be a better strategy to eat at maintenance and make some small changes first, it really depends on how much stress you are taking in at the moment.

    There is no mystery to weight loss, everyone thinks something is wrong, their metabolism is broken, they have low thyroid, they have menopause or whatever issue, they are as unique as a snowflake, whatever. I thought a lot of these things once too but once the doctor helped resolve the health issues for me I learned there is still no magic pill. Most people eat more than they need to and are not at good at estimating calories as they think they are. Most people have a lower BMR than they think they do. The only way to know for sure is to go to a lab and have it tested. It doesn't seem fair to have to eat less and feel a little hunger. It's hard to face the truth of it, very hard. It's not fun. It's drudgery at times. But if you learn to enjoy your smaller amounts of food (necessary to lose weight, since the reason we got fat in the first place was eating too much whether we knew it or not), and rejoice in your victories it can be done.

    Your body loses weight in chunks, not linear. I have found that you can do everything right and your weight loss seems to plateau but if you are patient and keep exercising and eating at a deficit (however slight) you will lose it, it will suddenly "whoosh". There are so many variables for the scale; water retention, digestion, hormones, allergies, sodium, carbs, water intake, DOMS, inflammation, the list goes on. People mistakenly think they lose or gain weight when they eat more or less because of these fluctuations.

    Losing weight requires tremendous patience. You will not lose it when you want it or where you want it. The body does its thing. Some apparent plateaus can last a month or so. You cannot make it happen faster. You must focus on two things; calories and exercise. Nothing else matters. Scales and metrics don't matter. The day in and day out grind of exercise and calories are all that matters. It is not very exciting until things fall into place. You get your victories and you ride one victory to the next.

    The scale is a trend tool. The scale is good but put it away and only check once a week and only use it as a trend tool. It will fluctuate, it does not matter. Take front side and back progress pictures at least once a month. You will see differences that the metrics won't tell you and it's that little bit of NSV that will keep you going until the next victory.

    To say eat more is wrong.

    To say eat less is wrong.

    If you plug in all your info (typically age, gender, height and weight) into one of those calculators what you get is the average metabolic rate of a group of people who share your age, sex, height and weight. What you DON’T get is YOUR EXACT calorie needs. It's a place to start.

    To find the exact calories needed for YOU to be in a healthy sustainable calorie deficit is the right answer. Wait, if you need to adjust by 100 do it, wait, adjust, wait, adjust, wait. The tortoise wins this race.

    All that matters is calories. A healthy balanced diet within a calorie budget for a deficit that is right for YOU is all that matters for weight loss. Don't make it complicated.

    This is the best MFP post I've ever read.
  • Jojomotivated
    Jojomotivated Posts: 141 Member
    When I started to work out, it was a full 2 months before I saw any difference on the scale (and that was 3 times a week of 120 minute kickboxing). I ate better and became on and off with the exercising. I got really jealous of people losing 35 pounds in one month and I only lost 3-4 at that time. But you keep going. Just keep doing what you're doing and logging your cals =) change will come eventually.
  • TahoeSki
    TahoeSki Posts: 69 Member
    Bump. Great post, tomatoey!
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  • shelleygold
    shelleygold Posts: 178 Member
    Hi everyone. I have been concerned with my weight fluctuation for some time and wondered if it is the experience of others here that the variable weight is due, in part, to water retention? I live in a humid/hot climate and become frustrated with the variation in my weight; usually between 1 to 3 kg? This situation confuses me , at times, as I try and remain loyal to eating at a calorie deficit. I would really appreciate hearing from others?
  • cc_126
    cc_126 Posts: 47
    Thank you so much all for your great advice. i have just downloaded the app so will keep a food diary and log my exercise. Excited to get going :)
  • Healthy_mum_to_4
    Healthy_mum_to_4 Posts: 9
    I personally since losing 6.6kgs since 9th December am only seeing a difference now so 6ish weeks for me
  • kyta32
    kyta32 Posts: 670 Member
    shelleygold wrote: »
    Hi everyone. I have been concerned with my weight fluctuation for some time and wondered if it is the experience of others here that the variable weight is due, in part, to water retention? I live in a humid/hot climate and become frustrated with the variation in my weight; usually between 1 to 3 kg? This situation confuses me , at times, as I try and remain loyal to eating at a calorie deficit. I would really appreciate hearing from others?

    This is off topic, and should be in a separate thread. Lots of things cause water fluctuations. I can get them from eating out (restaurants can use a lot of salt), monthlies, or starting/changing exercise programs, or having a more intense exercise day (2+hours).

    Here's one (of many) threads on periods and water weight gain (and changes in cravings/hunger).
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/569388/women-menstrual-cycle-and-weight-gain

    If you have sudden weight change that is not linked to caloric intake, it's probably water (muscle weight changes tend to be gradual). Don't stress about water weight, look at month-to-month trends. Good luck :)
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