When did YOU start seeing results?

miniford
miniford Posts: 9
edited October 4 in Introduce Yourself
I've had a MFP account for about six months now, but I've only started using it regularly since last Thursday. I know I shouldn't be expecting to see results yet, but when did you (anyone who has lost some weight) start seeing results? I don't mean drastic changes. Just little signs here and there that your diet/exercise was working. :)

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  • Nelly_J
    Nelly_J Posts: 53
    After a month; I started to notice that my pants were not as tight in the legs and waist.
  • mssgirl11
    mssgirl11 Posts: 99 Member
    my scale showed a difference after a week or two. :-)
  • monih10
    monih10 Posts: 577 Member
    For me...it was probably a couple of weeks after I started! :]
  • TVstfne
    TVstfne Posts: 19
    I've been using it for a little over a month and I'm down 14 lbs. The pants that were getting too tight are now comfortable (and the larger ones I bought to replace them are now falling down.) And I started measuring (bust, waist, hips, etc) about two weeks after I started and I've lost at least an inch in each area. I've got a long way to go, but seeing those little changes keeps me motivated.
  • starving_forperfection
    starving_forperfection Posts: 19
    When I lost my first five pounds, which was a couple of days ago. I can definitely tell a difference in the size of my thighs and hips, and my stomach looks much flatter. :)
  • cppeace
    cppeace Posts: 764 Member
    the scale showed me first then looser pants came at about 2 months for me and getting looser every day.. Different for everyone and depends on how much you need to lose and what your working exercise wise :)
  • 6Pk2Go
    6Pk2Go Posts: 105
    1st couple of weeks (when I'm consistent) I see a difference on the scale and every 10lb difference translates to a full size on me. 5lbs is definitely noticable and that can happen in 2-3 weeks if I'm super clean and training.
  • SCOUSERWENCH
    SCOUSERWENCH Posts: 74 Member
    my results= Weight loss in face and weight getting less on the scales.
  • countrygirl_717
    countrygirl_717 Posts: 204
    With working out (lifting weights and some cardio) and eating lots of healthy proteins & good carbs I was seeing results within 2 weeks. My legs were firmer, and even my skin felt better/firmer all over! Stick with it girl!
  • miniford
    miniford Posts: 9
    Okay thank you all so much. That's about what I was expecting. I don't own a scale, and I thought about going out and buying one (I'm a college student), but I think I'll just wait until I go home for Thanksgiving to weigh myself. It's not about the numbers for me, I feel like checking my weight would unmotivate me :P
  • adjones5
    adjones5 Posts: 938 Member
    If I'm really strict on my diet I can usually see results in a couple of days but I also work out like a maniac.
  • NeuroticVirgo
    NeuroticVirgo Posts: 3,671 Member
    About a week I noticed results on the scale.
    About 2 months to notice a difference in how I felt (not so winded breathing etc)
    About a year to notice results in my clothes and people actually noticing the weight loss.
  • jlemoore
    jlemoore Posts: 702 Member
    within a couple of days of watching what I ate and cutting sugar, my attitude lifted.
  • mcanavan05
    mcanavan05 Posts: 210 Member
    Joined 9/13.. down 11lbs (as of today). Mainly just keeping to my calorie goal for now.

    Started losing 1, 1.5, lbs per week. Really noticed today..216 to 213.5 this morn. Didnt start my weight training in a consistent manner yet. Doing a lot of outside yard work and walk when I have time so that's filling in for now.

    Day at a time, you'll see it in a few weeks..
  • dkvote
    dkvote Posts: 58
    Take your measurements...in just over 60 days I have lost over 12 inches but I forgot to take my measurements until I was about two weeks in. :(!
  • miniford
    miniford Posts: 9
    Yeah I still have my measurements from the very beginning in May, so I'll measure again probably at Thanksgiving too :)
  • latinahada
    latinahada Posts: 168
    It's been 2 weeks tomorrow since I started over again and I've worked out every day and kept my calories under my goal...I've lost both weight and inches! Good luck to you!
  • miniford
    miniford Posts: 9
    Thank you! Good luck to you too <3
  • Misiaxcore
    Misiaxcore Posts: 659 Member
    I didn't notice much difference in my appearance until I lost 20lbs.
  • rodneyderrick
    rodneyderrick Posts: 483 Member
    The results were immediate for me.
  • susanswan
    susanswan Posts: 1,194 Member
    Okay thank you all so much. That's about what I was expecting. I don't own a scale, and I thought about going out and buying one (I'm a college student), but I think I'll just wait until I go home for Thanksgiving to weigh myself. It's not about the numbers for me, I feel like checking my weight would unmotivate me :P

    If money is the object, then definitely get a tape measure! Measure every 30 days and if you are following your plan you will be waving "bye-bye" to inches each month! My first week I did well, weeks 2 - 3 the loss was insignificant even though I was doing the work WELL. It is just our stubborn bodies and our lack of patience in the beginning. Also the scale can turn on you now and then and might give you a pound now and then for weekly weighers. But by the same token you should see that weight go down, too and take more with it if you are on your plan. But the tape measure NEVER lies!
  • DestinyDarbi
    DestinyDarbi Posts: 260 Member
    Okay thank you all so much. That's about what I was expecting. I don't own a scale, and I thought about going out and buying one (I'm a college student), but I think I'll just wait until I go home for Thanksgiving to weigh myself. It's not about the numbers for me, I feel like checking my weight would unmotivate me :P

    I hate scales! <3
  • miniford
    miniford Posts: 9
    Okay thank you all so much. That's about what I was expecting. I don't own a scale, and I thought about going out and buying one (I'm a college student), but I think I'll just wait until I go home for Thanksgiving to weigh myself. It's not about the numbers for me, I feel like checking my weight would unmotivate me :P

    I hate scales! <3

    Me too! They are confidence killers! <3
  • Jonna13
    Jonna13 Posts: 288 Member
    I've lost 8lbs and it's been 2 weeks since I've started :). Add me as a friend if you want!
  • miniford
    miniford Posts: 9
    Thanks! I sent you a request.

    Requests are welcome by the way! I always forget you can have friends on this website. :p
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