When will it be?

crittergirl222
crittergirl222 Posts: 120 Member
in Motivation and Support
It seems that the work I put in is usually a week behind, that the workout I/eating choices of this very nice first week will end up in results I see next week (not huge, but some loss, more energy etc). Like if you work overtime you don't see it until next week's check.

Anyone else think this way?

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  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    It makes sense that the results show up after the effort is made.
  • brb2008
    brb2008 Posts: 406 Member
    Thinking about it that way might help you keep it in perspective, because youre right- we dont get immediate reward. I wont get my paycheck today, even though I will be doing the work today. Weight loss isnt overnight and it doesn't happen in a steady decline. Keep expectations realistic :)
  • OyGeeBiv
    OyGeeBiv Posts: 733 Member
    For me, I actually tend to see a little bit of "results" after 3-4 days.

    How many times in the past had I had a day where I over-ate, weighed myself the next day, and thought "wow, I can eat like that every day, I didn't gain an ounce!"? Or maybe I'd even lost an ounce or two.

    But then 4 days later, there it is, on the scale (because I'm on the scale and it's on me).

    And what if 2 of those 4 days I was careful and ate only what I should, and BOOM, weight gain?

    It really drove me crazy for a long time, not understanding what was happening. But once I noticed the pattern, I was more able to control my emotions around small fluctuations. And if I eat too much now, I know to expect a gain in a few days.
  • beaniebergh
    beaniebergh Posts: 12 Member
    This information was very helpful. I hadn't considered the time factor. It makes a lot of sense! Thanks very much for the perspective.

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