Can you see results in 6 months from lifting?

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  • MemphisKitten
    MemphisKitten Posts: 878 Member
    Only if you're doing it right.
  • melmckay99
    melmckay99 Posts: 358
    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.
  • ladytinkerbell99
    ladytinkerbell99 Posts: 970 Member
    bump for help.
  • Bobby__Clerici
    Bobby__Clerici Posts: 741 Member
    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!
  • FitBeto
    FitBeto Posts: 2,121 Member
    I saw results in a week from starting lifting.

    Pics or it didnt....ah too distracted because squishy.
  • Juliejustsaying
    Juliejustsaying Posts: 2,332 Member
    I saw results in a week from starting lifting.

    Pics or it didnt....ah too distracted because squishy.

    squishy???? moi? not!
  • Dammitviv
    Dammitviv Posts: 117
    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.
  • JewelE77
    JewelE77 Posts: 134 Member
    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! :))
  • xidia
    xidia Posts: 606 Member
    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.
  • MellyGibson
    MellyGibson Posts: 297 Member
    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! :)
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Most definitely. 6 months is plenty of time to give you some really noticeable results. You will be a changed woman!
  • Angellaree
    Angellaree Posts: 71 Member
    Bump
  • uidape1
    uidape1 Posts: 6
    A change will cause a change. Give it a try!
  • kassiebby1124
    kassiebby1124 Posts: 927 Member
    Thank you everybody <3 I'm gonna pair it with cardio, preferably swimming. I didn't finish my work out today, which sucks, but that's okay. I ate salmon and salad today which made me happy. (: thank you everyone
  • fcp1234
    fcp1234 Posts: 1,098 Member
    I have been lifting for 5 months...Huge Difference !!
  • NikoM5
    NikoM5 Posts: 488 Member
    It's "possible" to make great improvement in that time. How much, if any will depend on how hard you push yourself and more importantly, your diet.

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