I get asked this question all the time. New clients starting out ask this before they get started and customers of The 40 Day Method too. I get emails from strangers all across Ireland asking this, coming from my blog, the classes, people I’ve never met. It’s completely understandable why someone would ask, they have to put their complete faith in you that they’re not wasting their time. 
I train women of different shapes and sizes every week, and deal with women and weight loss almost every part of my working day. We’re all so unique, but this is the one thing that tends to make us so similiar. Every woman wants to know the same question…When will I see results?
I definitely experienced enough women in the past 5 years losing weight and getting fit to give a good,well rounded answer…So here it goes:
- Week 1: Reduced bloating and the feel good factor. You’re on a high, you’ve just started a new, healthy lifestyle and you’re looking to the future. Everything is done to absolute perfection and you can’t imagine how you ever went without exercise. You feel good and motivated.
Reality: Reduced bloating and the feel good factor. Results are at a minimum, your metabolism very low. You’re body’s getting used to change. You’ll be very sore this week.
- Week 2: Motivation is still high. You’re tired, but feel good. You know it’ll be worth it. Your food was great last week, the odd blip at the weekend but overall, very happy. You’re starting to check your body for changes you think you should be seeing by now.
Reality: You’re glowing, you’re tired, but there’s a change about you. Your skin looks brighter and you look healthier. Results are minimal, but your body’s metabolism is beginning to increase. You’re creating habits that will lead to some great changes.
- Week 3: You feel like s**t, you can’t stand the sight of me and all you want to do is eat s**t and stay the f@@k in bed. You’re fed up, you’ve been exercising for 3 weeks, and you’re seeing nothing. You don’t see the point in bothering, and the change in your body has been too slight to write home about.
Reality: Big changes are on the horizon. You’re metabolism has now increased and you’ll start to lose weight at a much quicker rate. Get through this week and you’ll start to see some proper results. This is the crucial time for you. You’re motivation is low….Will you stick with it or won’t you? You’re at a crossroads now.
- Week 4: You’re seeing changes and you’re very happy. You’re sorry for ever doubting and you feel great! Weight loss has arrived and there’s beginnig to be noticeable differences to your shape. You’re off the sugar, you’re exercising 4 times per week, no carbs for dinner and you’re loving the weekend treat evening.
Reality: Exactly as above.
- Week 5: Major changes, you get it now. You totally see the big picture and you feel like you’ve been let in on a big secret. You feel brilliant.
Reality: You’re looking brilliant!
- Week 6: Changes are happening all the time and you’ve come to realise that this is the way of life for you. You keep up with the exercise and realise it’s all been so worth it.
Note: Week 3 is a crucial week! If you start eating badly, and give up, you’re going to have to start all over again. If you don’t give up, great things await!
Share your experience!
Jessica xx
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, but he knows how much it means to me to be able to get out in the fresh air and workout. Once you’ve found this as your way of life, it becomes much more to you than just a workout. It’s a whole different frame of mind and I absolutely love it.
