How long until you actually start seeing results?

I started really watching what I eat and excercising on schedule for about 2 weeks now. Just curious how long it took until you actually starting seeing results in your body and not just weighing in and seeing the # of pounds you lost?

I guess I am impatient. I cant wait to start really seeing results.

Re: How long until you actually start seeing results?

I usually start 'feeling' results (clothes fitting better, etc) after 2 weeks.

I remember seeing results after like 5 or 6 weeks... I'm taking pictures each month this time to see if I can notice them sooner :)

ETA: 2 years ago I started out at about the same weight I am now, and I remember after about 10-12 pounds just looking in the mirror one day and thinking "wow, my thighs look smaller"

Message edited 1/22/2009 8:19:22 PM.

Re: How long until you actually start seeing results?

It really depends on how much you have to lose and of course everyone is different. For me it took about 20 lbs to notice a difference physically. If you have less to lose you will probably see it with much less than that (maybe after 5-10 lbs).

However, if you are talking about non-scale gains I definitely noticed a difference in my fitness level and strength after 2-3 weeks of working out consistently.

I love Deb's idea of taking pics! They really help put things into perspective. It's not easy to see a change day to day. And like Jillian says the more you show the more you know! The less you are wearing the greater results you'll be able to notice.