how long does it take to notice a difference in the scale?

Question

i joined a gym 3 weeks ago and go 5-6 days a week
how long until i start to notice a change in weight (on the scale) why doesnt it show yet? and im eating well too.im getting discouraged....any advice would really help. thanks!

Answer 1

If you are weight training as well you may not notice a difference in the number on the scale for a while. Muscle weighs more then fat. I wouldn't worry about what the scale says. Take your measurements. These numbers are the ones that are important! If you've noticed your clothes are looser, you are loosing fat! And gaining muscle! Congrats on the new healthy lifestyle... keep it up.

Answer 2

Don't count on the scale. It does not tell the true story of your weight lost. Take a picture of yourself before and after, you will see the difference there better through inches lost.

The scale will shift from day to day because of water, muscle gained, etc.

You will be totally discourage if you put "all" your faith in the scale.

Answer 3

Don't get discouraged. Exercising can increase appetite. Losing weight is not so much about exercising and "eating well"... it's about simple math. Here's more:

Losing weight really is as simple as basic addition and subtraction. If the calories you eat add up to more than what you burn in a given time period, you will gain weight. Conversely, if you eat fewer calories than you burn, you will lose weight. Depending on your size and activity level, the number of calories will vary quite a bit. The secret is finding your “break even” calorie intake level. For most people, the “ball park” figure will be around 1800 to 2000 calories per day. If you are larger than average, this number will be higher, lower if you are smaller than average. Metabolic rate can have an effect on these numbers as well. Exercise plays an important role also, as this can increase the number of calories you burn by quite a bit as well as increasing your metabolic rate.

If you want a generally healthy diet that’s easy to follow and avoids hunger, the one I recommend will do the job very well. You can fill up and still lose weight. Eat lots of fresh vegetables as they contain very few calories yet are full of good nutrition. The less you cook them, the more nutrition they retain. Stick with whole grains, as they tend to be better for you and don’t turn to sugar as readily as processed grains do. For example, whole grain bread is much better for you than plain white bread. Eat a variety of fruit on a daily basis. Avoid empty carbs, fats, and sugars…. Examples: junk food and soda. If you feel you need protein to build muscle, add some chicken or fish to your diet. Avoid beef and dairy products, the cons outweigh the pros.

If you can’t get your mind into the ‘eat to live; don’t live to eat’ mode, you should probably read this short article on the psychology behind overeating:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/weightloss.html

Healthy links:
Calorie calculator:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/calories.htm
BMI calculator:
http://chetday.com/bodymassindex.htm
Protein, fats, and carbs info:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/changingshape5.htm
General health info:
http://www.burnthefat.com/
http://www.drmcdougall.com
http://chetday.com/dailyexercise.htm
http://www.phifoundation.org

Answer 4

Scales suck. I like to measure myself. That is more noticable then actual pounds dropping. It may take a while for you metabolism to speed up but don't give up, at least you are getting healthy. May want to try some good cleansing teas though to get you started. Green tea every day is also good (proven to add in weight lose) And drink a ton of water. If you can afford it getting a lymphatic massage may help get your body moving too.

Answer 5

That looks like an exceedingly undesirable plan. you will get all style of sick outcomes from undesirable foodstuff, and in the previous long your physique will pass into starvation mode and you will no longer even drop some pounds. purely decrease out junk foodstuff, and decrease down on fat and carbs. Counting energy is a sturdy theory, and verify you have a minimum of 1200 energy daily.

Answer 6

well, I would like to know also, Im on weight watchers eating very healthy and doing cardio weights comb 1.5 hrs a day. last week I gained weight, this week I stayed the same. I DONT KNOW GETTING Discouraged though.

Answer 7

If you've just started exercising you won't see an instant drop in weight because you are building up muscle. and muscle weighs more than fat...

Once you've built up enough muscle to support your level of exercise you should see a weight drop...

In the meantime where you'll see a difference is in how your clothes fit... They should fit much more comfortably....

Answer 8

I think you have to care more about your diet, exercise only is generally not helpfull to weight reduction, meanwhile you have to drink a lot of water, stop all sweeteners, and don't miss your eating times,

Answer 9

y cant u check ur diet 2..