To start losing weight when exercising usually take about 2 to 4 weeks. It depends on a variety of factors, such as our current weight, our fitness level, our exercise routine, and our diet. It's important to know that weight loss is not just about losing weight and exercising, but it is about our overall lifestyle changes. This includes making healthy diet choices, getting enough sleep, and managing our exercise routine. This combination of factors will help us achieve our weight loss goals and maintain a healthy weight over time.
Here is a general table to have an idea of the amount of weight we can lose per week or over time.
Note: This table shows the average number of pounds we can lose per week, and over time. We have to keep in mind the number of pounds lost per calorie deficit varies from each individual, based on our body weight, our height, and physical activity level. So we should not stress too much about the numbers, we should just focus on making healthy decisions and staying active!
In general, it's recommended to target a weight loss of 1-2 pounds per week, which can translate to a calorie deficit of 500-1000 calories per day. This means that a daily calorie deficit of 500 calories could lead to a weight loss of one pound per week with a total of 3500 calories deficit per week, and Lastly, a daily calorie deficit of 1,000 calories could lead to a weight loss of two pounds per week with the total of 7000 calories deficit per week. All of this can be achieved through a combination of exercises, diet changes, and a good amount of sleep. Weight loss is a complex process that depends on many factors beyond just calorie deficit. These factors include our metabolic rate, our hormone levels, our body composition, and more.
What Happens to Our Body When We Start Exercising?
When we start exercising or start a new exercise routine, Our body may experience a temporary increase in weight due to factors such as increased muscle mass or water retention. We may experience also muscle soreness. However, if we maintain a consistent exercise routine and healthy diet, we will start losing weight by creating a calorie deficit, meaning that our body will burn more calories than consuming. This will cause our body to use stored fat as energy, and it will lead to weight loss results within a few weeks.
Exercising regularly has a lot of positive impacts on our body, and mental health, such as increasing our muscle strength, improving our ability to perform daily activities, helping us to prevent injury, improving our heart and lung health, reducing the risk of developing heart disease, stroke, increased our bone density, reduce our stress levels and anxiety, and boost our self-esteem and confidence.
Note: It's important to approach weight loss as a long-term lifestyle goal rather than a short-term fix.