How long did it take you to see results??

amwoods72 · August 2016

So it seems the pounds are coming off, but when did any of you start seeing a difference in how your clothes fit? I am getting frustrated with that part. I've been at this for about 3 1/2 weeks to a month or so and I have lost about 8 lbs or so. I know I need to lose more than that to see a difference, but just wondering how long it usually takes to start losing inches. I don't measure myself (I probably should, but I don't) just wanted to go by how clothes feel. I am walking and just started the stationary bike and I am burning over 500 calories (a lot of incline walking) according to the machines and I am under my calorie goal each time so will I see things soon?? I am a very impatient person if you couldn't tell LOL LOL!!! You guys have been great answering questions and helping out along this journey. NOT GIVING UP!!!! I have to do this this time!!!

jbatinker · August 2016

I hate to say this but it depends -

On how much you have to lose
What your height it
Are the clothes you are currently wearing really tight, loose, etc

I have to say I really started to notice around 20 pounds. SW was 250 and height 5'2"

roseyredds · August 2016

Sounds like you are doing all the right things! I started really noticing the clothes at 10lbs lost. And I've been doing HIIT workouts - which has made a HUGE difference, I think, in terms of inches. Definitely take your measurements so at least you'll be able to see that result too (in addition to the scale!). It can be very motivating. Took me about 4 months to lose 23 lbs and I want to lose 30 more. For once in my life, I'm being patient. First time in 41 years and it's working for me! Stay the course.

cmriverside · August 2016

I also took pictures in the same outfit after losing XX amount of weight. That will show you the difference!

amwoods72 · August 2016

I am about 5'4 and am about 220 right now. Clothes aren't tight nor are they very loose right now, they are just right, but I want them to be loose and smaller LOL!!

roseyredds · August 2016

I can relate, amwoods72. I started at 204 but to be honest, very few of the clothes in my closet really fit me. They were mostly too small so it was a psychological game - success #1 was having the clothes in my closet fit (which I was pretending fit anyway!). I'm similar to you 5'4".

elkhunter7x6 · August 2016

Stay the coarse I had to lose close to 20lbs before I could see it in the mirror. I log my weight daily and use trend weight to track, and i take measurement and photos monthy. Seeing the numbers go down and the photo comparisions help greatly in keeping me motivated and staying the coarse. I have been at it now for around 60weeks and have lost 55lbs and have totally changed my appearance.

elisa123gal · August 2016

If you're losing weight you're on the right path… it will happen. Don't sabotage yourself by focusing on something that really won't matter if you stick with it. I just started working out two days ago..and I find my mind going to the same place..looking for real change now when I know it is months away.. Why oh why do we do this to ourselves! ")

thenananator · August 2016

Currently experiencing this weird phobia....I have lost over 45 pounds and my jeans right now look like MC Hammer pants on me but I am PETRIFIED to try on smaller size jeans. So weird. I mean I hope I can fit in a 16 now but emotionally I dont think I could handle it if they dont fit. I want out of these sizes so badly I can taste it...GAH!!!

thenananator · August 2016

amwoods72 wrote: »

So it seems the pounds are coming off, but when did any of you start seeing a difference in how your clothes fit? I am getting frustrated with that part. I've been at this for about 3 1/2 weeks to a month or so and I have lost about 8 lbs or so. I know I need to lose more than that to see a difference, but just wondering how long it usually takes to start losing inches. I don't measure myself (I probably should, but I don't) just wanted to go by how clothes feel. I am walking and just started the stationary bike and I am burning over 500 calories (a lot of incline walking) according to the machines and I am under my calorie goal each time so will I see things soon?? I am a very impatient person if you couldn't tell LOL LOL!!! You guys have been great answering questions and helping out along this journey. NOT GIVING UP!!!! I have to do this this time!!!

Yes, just keep pushin! It is amazing what our bodies can do! Enjoy the discovery!!! We can all look back and see the fun parts of the journey....those moments when we can celebrate successes!

Shana67 · August 2016

I've been at this for 7 months, and have lost 36 lb. I've gone from size 16 to size 10. I probably started to "notice" around 15-20 lbs lost. Especially with being tall (5'9"), it takes a while to notice. 19 lbs to go!

stelloian · August 2016

It took me about ten pounds before things felt looser. 15 lbs before I dropped a size. I am 5' 8". 20 lbs and weight lifting and I am down two sizes now.

I know how you feel! You work so hard to get the ball rolling. It will definitely move! Just keep at it. My losses have been terribly slow so I know how it feels to not see the changes you hoped for immediately happen, BUT it has been so exciting to be able to try on pants I was in and they just fall right off. Keep at it! Don't give up!

BJG7_UK · August 2016

I feel like it took a while to actually see the difference.. But once I got leaning, the differences were noticeable almost every few days!
The battle is feeling that your making progress when you can't see it. But that just comes down to trusting the process!

normalicia11 · August 2016

I felt like you at the beginning, but now after 22 lbs lost I can see a big difference, went from size 16 to 12-14. But even though I see it I haven't get any comments from people about it except for my husband and kids.

normalicia11 · August 2016

Oh and I been at it for 2. 1/2months

solieco1 · August 2016

I'm at 16 lbs down and only now am I starting to see it. Same clothes fit mostly - just looser. I would says it's going to be 20 or so to really notice. Tight 16 before, 14's pretty well now. I'm 5'7 and in the 180's now.

Clawsal · August 2016

Hi. I bought pants that were too small and I couldn't button them. After losing 3 pounds I am able to button them (but they are still too tight and don't fit very well). Still there IS a difference

... even with a small loss. I know from previous experience that at around 10 pounds people start to notice my weight loss. Strangely nobody commented when I gained those back

It also depends on how much you have to lose.

amwoods72 · August 2016

I'm just worried that I am losing pounds and not inches, which I don't know if that is possible. I am not doing weights yet, just treadmill and stationary bike right now so I hope I am not losing muscle doing what I am doing. Thanks everyone. All the stories on this site are so inspirational. You are all doing great as well. Keep it up!! We CAN do this!!!

Kelll12123 · August 2016

Take pictures!!! When I was losing weight I took pictures in my underwear for a progress collection. I LOVE looking back and seeing how far I've come. Even with 5-10 pounds of weight loss, there's a noticeable side by side difference.

Nancyh59 · August 2016

I started in May wearing 18W jeans. Now my regular 16 jeans are comfortable. My boss just said yesterday he could tell I've lost weight..So it's taken a while to show!

jebr76 · August 2016

If it makes you feel better, I've dropped 46 pounds (55 to go) but can't tell the difference. I've apparently lost 6 inches off my waist (according to my pants) and gone down a shirt size, but I still see the same me in the mirror.

How long did it take you to see results??

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