How long for ur body to show change after exercise

Untilproud11
Untilproud11 Posts: 297 Member
edited March 2018 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello I've been working out for 15 days now and haven't seen ANY change in my weight and measurements, I just look the same maybe even "puffier"
Im discouraged thinking that working out won't really help
I do HIIT work outs 5 times a week 30 min
Eat 1250-1300 calories
Taking metformin for Pcos
144lbs
5'2

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  • sgt1372
    sgt1372 Posts: 3,997 Member
    edited March 2018
    Weight loss takes longer than 15 days and doesn't necessarily occur linearly.

    Keep at it and remain patient. If you are doing it "right," the changes will occur but, if the changes don't happen in a month or 2, that's a tipoff that something isn't being done right and needs to be changed.

    Exactly what depends strictly on an assessment of your CICO.

  • Untilproud11
    Untilproud11 Posts: 297 Member
    I've tried strictly uping my calories and it definitely made me gain weight
    I tried that for 3 months with obviously no success
    What should i do for work outs then ?
    I don't like to work out for more than 30 minutes due to my schedule
    And i have tried zumba , it felt like im just lightly dancing didn't really sweat at all ...
  • andreakss
    andreakss Posts: 1 Member
    Just do it :) I think that the changes will be seen after 2 months. PCOS may slow it down ...
  • Maxematics
    Maxematics Posts: 2,287 Member
    You don't need to change your workouts but do you measure your food with a food scale? Do you have any cheat days?
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    stop having unrealistic expectations.
  • Noreenmarie1234
    Noreenmarie1234 Posts: 7,492 Member
    lol 15 days... thats like a blink of an eye. It takes months.
  • ugofatcat
    ugofatcat Posts: 385 Member
    I know for me it took 3 months before I noticed my shoulders looked leaner. 6 months before my stomach looked tighter.

    This was working out 5 days a week, 30-60 minutes of weights (squats, deadlifts, lunges) on some days, upper body other days, yoga, or just walking on the treadmill.

    And about a month to lose it all when I went back to school :(
  • fb47
    fb47 Posts: 1,058 Member
    Building materials and losing weight are two aspects that takes time to see visually. Be patient, just grind, make sure you track everything and if done properly, you will see a difference. Unfortunately it won't be overnight.
  • Dani9585
    Dani9585 Posts: 215 Member
    I started my workout and calorie counting journey just one month ago. I haven't weighed or measured myself since the first day. I do not see a change in my body as of yet. However, I do notice that my clothes fit nicer on me already! Not loose or baggy, or needing to go down in size, but just nicer. I feel better in them.

    At 15 days, the only thing I noticed was how sore I was from using my muscles in different ways lol
  • Lesscookies12
    Lesscookies12 Posts: 140 Member
    edited March 2018
    First start using a food scale if you're not to track intake and second have patience.
  • RecognitionT
    RecognitionT Posts: 120 Member
    mita271 wrote: »
    Hello I've been working out for 15 days


  • julie_broadhead
    julie_broadhead Posts: 347 Member
    It takes A LOT of time to see progress in your physique from working out. I see small changes in my body after 8 or more weeks of doing a structured program. I notice strength gains before I noticed aesthetic changes. It took me loosing ten lbs and dropping a pant size for me to notice changes to my body.

    Weight loss is not a quick process. Take progress pictures and measurements. Be in it for the long haul.

    If you enjoy the HIIT workouts, there is nothing wrong with doing them. Being on a structured program, however, will let you see some non scale victories. There is a thread called Which Lifting Program is Right For You. They have some body weight programs listed there.
  • katnadreau
    katnadreau Posts: 149 Member
    After losing 25 lbs, moving into maintenance, and working on a progressive strength training/bodyweight plan, I saw a slight difference in 6 weeks,and was really excited about that! Patience, young Padawan. This is a marathon, not a Sprint. Eat at a manageable deficit, use a food scale for everything solid/semisolid/packaged food, and measuring cups/spoons for liquids. Weight loss will happen, just takes some time.

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