How long does it take to notice a change in your body due to weight loss

sarahlovesfood25
sarahlovesfood25 Posts: 408 Member
edited November 25 in Health and Weight Loss
Im slowly losing weight, 4 weeks ago i was 154lbs, atm im currently 150.4lbs (im due to weigh tomorow hoping for a loss)
Just wondering when do people normally start to notice a change in their body when losing weight? I know everyones different with their shape/size but what is an estimated guess? I know im not gona notice a change quick im just curious.

Any info would be grateful, thank u :)

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  • sarahlovesfood25
    sarahlovesfood25 Posts: 408 Member
    Ok thank u for letting me no
  • MegaMooseEsq
    MegaMooseEsq Posts: 3,118 Member
    edited March 2018
    It honestly depends. I started at 208 lbs and didn't notice a change until I was down 25 or 30 pounds. I've been losing really slowly from all over, so the change has been pretty gradual. As for other people, it's hard to say because a lot of people who see you regularly won't notice, or if they do, won't say anything. I've been losing for over a year now and just a couple of weeks ago had the first person at work comment on it 40-45 pounds later. I work with a guy who lost about the same amount over about the same time frame, and I honestly didn't notice until I heard someone else say something about it. Then again, I visited my in-laws in early December and they definitely noticed the change. So yeah, it depends.
  • sarahlovesfood25
    sarahlovesfood25 Posts: 408 Member
    Ok thank u, great to hear u have lost alot of weight
  • MegaMooseEsq
    MegaMooseEsq Posts: 3,118 Member
    sarahlovesfood25 wrote: »
    Ok thank u, great to hear u have lost alot of weight

    Thanks! It sounds like I've been losing about the same rate you are, maybe 3-5 pounds a month. It's easy to get impatient, but the time is going to pass anyhow, and the pounds do add up.
  • sarahlovesfood25
    sarahlovesfood25 Posts: 408 Member
    Well its better to lose weight slowly so ive heard, so its working out to b weight loss of 1lb a week ive got about a stone to go to target weight, hopefully willc a change soon
  • Boxn_n_Bellydancn
    Boxn_n_Bellydancn Posts: 171 Member
    Did you take measurements? You may see changes there first. :smile:
  • sarahlovesfood25
    sarahlovesfood25 Posts: 408 Member
    I did but only last week so will have to give it few more weeks
  • Idontcareyoupick
    Idontcareyoupick Posts: 2,854 Member
    I've lost 20 and still don't really see a change although others have
  • DomesticKat
    DomesticKat Posts: 565 Member
    Take progress photos! I started out at 195 (I'm 5'1"). I didn't really notice much until I was closer to 160. Then after another 20 pounds it was a big difference. Based on past experience losing weight, every 10 pounds after that is a massive difference as I get closer to goal. It may not feel like much or look like it in the mirror, but progress photos will definitely show you otherwise.
  • sarahlovesfood25
    sarahlovesfood25 Posts: 408 Member
    Thanks for sharing ur journeys and well do e to both on ur weight loss :)
  • slossia
    slossia Posts: 138 Member
    The first place that you’ll notice is from your face. You’ll look different and people will notice
  • Enthusiast84
    Enthusiast84 Posts: 171 Member
    sarahlovesfood25 wrote: »
    Im slowly losing weight, 4 weeks ago i was 154lbs, atm im currently 150.4lbs (im due to weigh tomorow hoping for a loss)
    Just wondering when do people normally start to notice a change in their body when losing weight? I know everyones different with their shape/size but what is an estimated guess? I know im not gona notice a change quick im just curious.

    Any info would be grateful, thank u :)
    Your starting weight was exactly the same as mine. I'm down 18 pounds now but I didn't notice my body changing until I lost around 10lbs. I was frustrated because the scale was telling me I had lost but my body felt the same. I fit into a size 10 now and you can really tell the difference on my face. It really was a revelation when I could feel the difference on my body. Patience is needed and it's totally worth it.

    What's your goal weight? The less you have to lose I think the longer it will take to notice/feel your body changing. It's great when other people notice too.
  • sarahlovesfood25
    sarahlovesfood25 Posts: 408 Member
    Oh wow thats amazing, my goal weight is 140lbs anythin less would be great but trying to focus on that goal first, ive got about 10lbs to loose :)
  • paulandrachelk
    paulandrachelk Posts: 280 Member
    Friends report others notice at 20 lb loss. Don't know when THEY noticed being thinner.
  • Kst76
    Kst76 Posts: 935 Member
    I noticing between 5 and 10 pounds.
    Others after 15 pounds.
  • etherealanwar
    etherealanwar Posts: 465 Member
    Its taken me 15 lbs to just notice a change in my face. Nothing seems different with my body as of yet unfortunately..
  • gamerbabe14
    gamerbabe14 Posts: 876 Member
    Take pictures. They really help when you're having a bad day!
  • Xxjayxxxxx
    Xxjayxxxxx Posts: 144 Member
    3-6 months if losing slowly and it will probarly be someone mentioning it rather than recognising it yourself untill buy smaller sizes.
  • pomegranatecloud
    pomegranatecloud Posts: 812 Member
    5 lbs for me.
  • Silentpadna
    Silentpadna Posts: 1,306 Member
    Depends where you start from. One quote going about here that was spot on for me:

    "It takes 4 weeks minimum for you to notice. 8 weeks for your friends and family. 12 weeks for most everyone else."

    But that really depends more on the percentage of weight you have lost. It's really noticeable for most people when your face starts to show it.
  • Live_life_well
    Live_life_well Posts: 86 Member
    Didn’t notice much of a change until I lost 10 pounds. And the change became more noticeable after losing 15.
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    I'm 5'4". With a higher body fat percentage and weight above 155, it takes longer and more weight loss. I weigh 150 now and I can notice a difference with 3 pounds.
  • yweight2020
    yweight2020 Posts: 591 Member
    14 lbs for me took.me.2 pants size and 1 top.size down, took about 8 weeks.to lose and now I need new clothes but not a.lot because I'm still losing.
  • janelleginnetto
    janelleginnetto Posts: 91 Member
    I have lost 20 pounds and still don't see a difference. I started at 226 and now way 206. I should have took pictures but unfortunately I didnt, not a big picture person. Losing 1 pound a week is great and keep up the great work!
  • workinonit1956
    workinonit1956 Posts: 1,043 Member
    15 pounds in my case. That’s when I went down a size in jeans.
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