How long does it take?

snommat · 08-May-04, 11:37 AM

Ok, this may be an impossible question but here goes, How long does it take to see results. I mean loose the fat. I have been lifting three days a week for 3 months and have gained muscle but the fat is still there. I do cardio 2-3 days a week also. I have changed my diet now but I need to know how long before I will see results. I don't want to go too long if changing something would help. My clothes are much tighter than before I started lifting weights so I am eager to loose the fat so that I feel better in them. Told you it was an impossible question. I know there are many variables I just want to know how long I should wait to reevaluate my diet and routin. Thanks for your help.

**Lady C** · 08-May-04, 12:10 PM

You should re-evaluate now. I started seeing results in 6 weeks.

What are your stats? What are you eating? Be specific.

snommat · 08-May-04, 05:29 PM

Lady C, I have implemented the suggestions you gave me in a previous thread. I have gone to 5 smaller meals per day with 15 to 20 gm of protein and lots of veggies. I have gone to a three day split routine as follows:

Mon - Chest and Shoulders
Tues - Cardio 30-45 min on elliptical
Wed - Back and Triceps
Thurs- Cardio
Fri - Legs and Biceps
Sat - Cardio
Sun - Off

I am 5' 1/2" tall, don't own a scale so weight is unknown ( I am guessing 110 to 115), waist 28" and hips 35", My size 4's are now tighter than when I started lifting in February. I just implemented the above one week ago so just need to know how long I should give it until I reevaluate my progress. I really want my 4's to fit more comforatably again.

**kungfu74** · 08-May-04, 07:12 PM

If you just implemented the above diet and workout 1 week ago I would give it a total of 6-8 weeks before you adjust it again. write everything you eat down so you can accurately assess what you have been eating and what may need to change at that point.

**Lady C** · 09-May-04, 10:27 AM

Yeah, do what kungfu said!

snommat · 09-May-04, 10:46 AM

Awesome, that is what I will do and I will get back to you in 6 wks! Thanks so much for all your help! This forum has been an awesome way to get information!!!!