How long do I have to exercise to notice a difference?
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Anonymous
| I’m really trying to get motivated here. Haven’t worked out on any kind of regular basis since before my wedding over nine years ago! I am not overweight, a small size 4 actually, but I am so flabby and gross. I don’t even know how someone that’s on the smaller end of a 4 can be flabby but I am. If I start working out 5 times a week (nothing crazy just some cardio and weights), how long will it take to start looking even semi toned? Or maybe I would settle for “not flabby”. I am 34 if that matters. |
Anonymous
| It took me three months. Im a size 4 as well but older - 47. 34 might take less time |
Anonymous
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I swear to you; do this tonight and you will feel more "sucked in" in the morning:
1 1-minute plank 20 "girl" push-ups 1 1-minute plank 30 chair dips 20 "girl" push-ups I challenge you to try this and see how you feel in the morning. Then, tomorrow you'll like that feeling, and you'll do not only the above, but a 20-minute walk, or even just 20 minutes of dancing around your living room/BS with jumping jacks in your basement or something if it is raining. |
Anonymous
yes OP do something like this.. your post "nothing crazy" sounds to me like lifting 5 pound weights for 3 sets. "some cardio" sounds like walking ( which is not cardio). You should take before and after pics to measure success don't watch the scale its a total trap. Exercise intensely for 20-30 minutes. ( breathing heavily) use proper form ( you tube if you think there is something off w/ form) shift diet a little away from carbs and over to protein and fat. You should actually see some results in the mirror almost immediately |
Anonymous
| This is good advice. I’m also a 4, sometimes a 6, and definitely have felt flabby. I want to get motivated too. I’m 41 and my cousin who was fit and just 2 years older than me just died from a heart attack. We are vegetarians too! (Think kore pizza and pasta Italian than vegan, though). For me, Health is the motivator. I’ve found I can see the greatest difference with weight training. Machines, free weights, weighted bars, kettlebells. I now have lovely tone in my arms. Squats are terrific too. I hate running and can only stand like 15 mins on the treadmill, but I can do the elliptical for longer. Cardio is my nemesis, as are carbs. I walk, but find that doesn’t really show a great difference. |
Anonymous
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Also do some squats.
Even feeling a little sore the next day should make you feel like you did something. You are young and not overweight, you will see results very quickly! |
Anonymous
| The NY Times 7 Minute workout is good for this. |
Anonymous
+1 |
Anonymous
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/09/the-scientific-7-minute-workout/ youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sezktSxLt8&list=PL9UDP2OYtyf590hKcMZQRB-scdneGWipc&index=7 |
Anonymous
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I feel different in just a few days, but the difference in how clothes fit takes longer.
I agree with focusing on weights/ planks/ squats if you want immediate change. |
Anonymous
| What's your diet like? |
Anonymous
Yes, this, I totally notice an insta glow up! |
Anonymous
| You need weight and strength training. Try orangetheory. |
Anonymous
| If you don’t like working out you won’t like working out. You need a hobby like biking or rowing. Play to your strengths like if you are competitive. |
Anonymous
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Cardio only: 2-3 weeks
Weight lifting: within a week, my body responds quickly and as a woman I hate it |