Don’t expect overnight results

Don’t expect to see immediate results from a new nutrition and exercise routine, otherwise you are setting yourself up for disappointment and will no doubt end up demotivated and falling out of your programme.  It takes time for your body to become more efficient and start burning fat.  It also takes time for your heart and lungs to improve efficiency. 

If you follow a consistent training regime by raising your heart rate (getting out of breath) 3 times per week you could notice some changes in approximately 4 weeks.  However, if you continue to exercise consistently, you will notice greater changes in the following month or two. 

Don’t weigh yourself on a daily basis.  The only difference you will notice by daily weighing is your water levels. 

So chill out, weigh yourself once a week maximum.  Take some measurements around your waist, one of your arms and one of your thighs and make a note.  Often you notice changes in these areas before your weight. 

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