Can you see results in 6 months from lifting?
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Depends on goals.
Calorie reduction to see a loss of body fat, and more definition. "Toning.".. just kidding. "Cutting"
Calorie increase to build muscle mass (And fat.) "Bulking."
Oh okay. So what i'm doing is good for me, then. I'm trying to lose body fat.
Yep, keep on trucking!
You might reach a point where strength gains stop. There's only so much you can get from adaptation before muscle cross section needs to increase (calorie deficit.)
Don't make the mistake I did, and eat to get past stops in your gains, then diet again. Just leads to wheel spinning.0 -
Yep, keep on trucking!
You might reach a point where strength gains stop. There's only so much you can get from adaptation before muscle cross section needs to increase (calorie deficit.)
Don't make the mistake I did, and eat to get past stops in your gains, then diet again. Just leads to wheel spinning.
Thanks for being so helpful, btw0 -
Yep, keep on trucking!
You might reach a point where strength gains stop. There's only so much you can get from adaptation before muscle cross section needs to increase (calorie deficit.)
Don't make the mistake I did, and eat to get past stops in your gains, then diet again. Just leads to wheel spinning.
Thanks for being so helpful, btw
Well, this is the scenario:
Let's use the Bench as an example.
Let's say you bench 50lbs.
And you increase to 55lbs
60lbs!! All the way up to 95lbs.
But you can't get past 95lbs.
You try microloading (96lbs)
You try deloading (Going down to 70lbs and working back up) but can't get past it.
This is because you aren't eating enough. At some point your body says "HEY LADY, shove more food in me, or I'm not going to get any stronger."
At that point you decide if you're happy to maintain and keep working on 95lbs and get to your final weight goal, or if you want to start eating extra food to get that barbell weight up.
Maybe a smaller deficit would help. Weight loss will slow, but not stop. You should get a little stronger though.
But if you eat in a surplus, you'll get stronger and heavier. Strength athletes and bodybuilders do this. (Google: bulk/cut cycle)0 -
If your lifting three times a week with heavy weight and a calorie deficit or surplus you should see some very good results.0
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When you all say "good diet" what do you mean? I have a 1400 calorie deficit. I try to stay within that. And I try to limit fast food and stuff, though I do eat a few processed things like oreos now and then. Is it okay to slip up a little once and a while? and when eating well, is that for being within the deficit or what I consume, as well?
set mfp on losing 1 lbs per week, not more, can be less if you prefer
eat at least 1g of protein per lbs of body weight
make sure you eat some good fats (fe nuts, salmon, olive oil are sources of good fats)
eat enough carbs to fuel your workouts
getting in veggies and fruits and some source of calcium (diary) is also good idea
ETA: make sure you eat enough: try to hit your goal every day (the idea is to be +/-100 kcal from your goal not under as much as you can, especially if you want to maintain muscle mass and gain strength)0 -
Your best tool is going to be your diet. My husband started doing Crossfit over 6 months ago but it wasn't until he started eating clean that he really saw results. He's lost 40lbs so far and the difference in his physique is incredible.0
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You should see some significant changes in four weeks, if you're consistent.0
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I saw results in a week from starting lifting.0
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If you're being consistent you will see results well before the 6 month mark. Diet is key as well though. You can't out-exercise a bad diet.0
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Yes definitely....if you do it right
I worked out on my own and made noticable progress in about 2-3 months, but not dramatic.
Then I got a personal trainer, realised my technique was terrible. 6 weeks with him and I achieved more than I had in the previous year.
My advice: Unless you have already been trained to work out, get a personal trainer or a knowledgable friend. PTs are expensive, but working out without the right advice is a waste of time and money.0 -
Only if you're doing it right.0
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I've been weight lifting for about 3 months and can definitely notice a change in my body. I went from about 140 lbs to 125 lbs, though I think the diet change is what had the biggest impact on my weight loss.
I have a personal trainer and I do my lifting with him 3 times a week, and then do cardio and abs myself in between whenever I can.0 -
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As some have mentioned, that's VERY reasonable so long as you're working hard and smart.
I've seen guys totally transform their whole physique in half that time.
That's not me....:bigsmile:
I came by these results SLOWLY!
I am fine with that...
GOOD LUCK!0 -
I saw results in a week from starting lifting.
Pics or it didnt....ah too distracted because squishy.0 -
I saw results in a week from starting lifting.
Pics or it didnt....ah too distracted because squishy.
squishy???? moi? not!0 -
Lifting and eating properly will yeild positive results, to maximize the benefit, make sure you are including cardio on the days that you do not lift. It can also be beneficial to follow strenght training with light cardio if you're up for it.0
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Like everyone else has already said, you absolutely can see results in six months. Good luck and enjoy Italy! I went last summer (seven months ago) and it was AMAZING! )0
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When you all say "good diet" what do you mean? I have a 1400 calorie deficit. I try to stay within that. And I try to limit fast food and stuff, though I do eat a few processed things like oreos now and then. Is it okay to slip up a little once and a while? and when eating well, is that for being within the deficit or what I consume, as well?
I assume you don't mean a 1400 cal deficit, which would be 1400 cal less than your TDEE? I assume you mean you eat 1400 cal a day, plus some/all exercise calories? If so, that may well work just fine. If you're always hungry after you workout and the day after and are hitting your 1400 net both days, you probably need to increase it, or eat at maintenance on workout days.0 -
I started a lifting/diet program and saw results in just 6 weeks! Then the holidays hit and I've been less than religious about it.
I agree with what everyone here has said (for the most part).
#1 change that yielded the biggest results for me? EATING CLEAN, eating often, eating enough.
I eat about 1700 calories daily. I have the majority of my carbs in the breakfast, a bit less at lunch, much fewer at dinner. I also eat snacks between meals. I make sure to hit my macros (which are set at 40% carbs, 40% protein, 20% fat). I dropped about 10 pounds in the first 6 weeks, and dropped many inches!
On my program I lift 4 days/week and do cardio 3 days/week - I take 1 day off of exercise and following the diet (although I do still make healthy choices).
In 6 months if you follow an intelligent program you can see AMAZING results! Be patient with yourself, though. You won't change overnight.
Best of luck to you!0
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