How long until I see results?

planetary_go
planetary_go Posts: 7 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I understand this question is hard to answer, but I've been working out lightly since the end of January and more frequently (3-4 times a week) since the end of February. I eat around 1,200 calories a day and I'm about 5'4-5'5. I'm not sure what I weight but my measurements are 32-24-29. I'm only trying to lose a couple pounds and I'm slightly impatient. But I'm not sure what else I might need to be doing for weight loss.

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  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,794 Member
    What are your goals? What kind of results are you aiming for?
  • LessCookiess
    LessCookiess Posts: 538 Member
    I think the first thing you should do is step on a scale and figure out how much you really weigh. Let us know when you do, so we can give you more helpful information.
  • planetary_go
    planetary_go Posts: 7 Member
    filbo132 wrote: »
    If that's your profile picture, I don't see how you could lose more weight than that?
    That's from 2014. I've gained around 15 pounds since then and I'm super uncomfortable with it.
  • planetary_go
    planetary_go Posts: 7 Member
    sardelsa wrote: »
    What are your goals? What kind of results are you aiming for?

    My goal is to be around 110. I want to get my cardio up and tone my muscle.
  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    Try recomp instead.
  • planetary_go
    planetary_go Posts: 7 Member
    xchocolategirl wrote: »
    I think the first thing you should do is step on a scale and figure out how much you really weigh. Let us know when you do, so we can give you more helpful information.

    I don't actually own a scale, but I think I'm around 120 pounds? I remeasured my waist and it's 25", not 24".
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  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,794 Member
    edited March 2017
    planetary_go wrote: »
    sardelsa wrote: »
    What are your goals? What kind of results are you aiming for?

    My goal is to be around 110. I want to get my cardio up and tone my muscle.

    Cardio isn't going to "tone" anything. That is a pretty low weight for your height.. if you aren't happy with how you look now then I would look into body recomposition (weight lifting while eating at maintenance)
  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    edited March 2017
    5'4" and120 is perfect!
  • LessCookiess
    LessCookiess Posts: 538 Member
    planetary_go wrote: »
    xchocolategirl wrote: »
    I think the first thing you should do is step on a scale and figure out how much you really weigh. Let us know when you do, so we can give you more helpful information.

    I don't actually own a scale, but I think I'm around 120 pounds? I remeasured my waist and it's 25", not 24".
    Thanks for responding I agree with people saying recomposition.

  • amtyrell
    amtyrell Posts: 1,447 Member
    120 is low end of normal. 108 would start underweight.
    Step on a scale at the gym or better yet your doctors. You should consult your doctor.
  • planetary_go
    planetary_go Posts: 7 Member
    What is recomposition? Is that more weight lifting? I do cardio and I use my own body weight to try and tone (Russian twists, V ups, planks, push ups).
  • LessCookiess
    LessCookiess Posts: 538 Member
    amtyrell wrote: »
    120 is low end of normal. 108 would start underweight.
    Step on a scale at the gym or better yet your doctors. You should consult your doctor.
    I agree that the Op knowing her accurate rate is great as well. She's also at a normal weight which is true.
  • Zara_Pi
    Zara_Pi Posts: 141 Member
    edited March 2017
    I started eating healthy and within my calorie allowance last Friday. So it's only been a week and to begin with my upper arms measured 31cm. I have just measured them now and they currently measure 28.5cm. So I've already lost an inch.

    Feel free to message me if you want to know what I've been doing.

    ETA: To clarify, when I say healthy I don't mean mostly fruit, veg and protein. I've still been having nachos, cheese, chocolate, crisps. But just in moderation and ensuring o keep within my calorie allowance.
  • planetary_go
    planetary_go Posts: 7 Member
    Zara_Pi wrote: »
    I started eating healthy and within my calorie allowance last Friday. So it's only been a week and to begin with my upper arms measured 31cm. I have just measured them now and they currently measure 28.5cm. So I've already lost an inch.

    Feel free to message me if you want to know what I've been doing.

    ETA: To clarify, when I say healthy I don't mean mostly fruit, veg and protein. I've still been having nachos, cheese, chocolate, crisps. But just in moderation and ensuring o keep within my calorie allowance.

    Oh congrats! I'll send you a friend request and ask what your routine is. Thanks.
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