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How long will it take before I starting seeing results?

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Eugene Thong Well, the answer to that question is a tough one, because of the sheer amount of variables at play.  

 

Some unchangeable (read: genetic) factors that affect the results you’ll get are:

  • Your age

  • Your sex

  • Your “framework”, i.e., your bone structure and limb length

  • Your metabolic type (fast-burning, or slow to go?)

 

Glum, I know, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel

 

In fact, while factors exist that are beyond your control, there are an overwhelming number of variables you can actively tinker with that will directly affect your fat loss success.  The most important ones, in no apparent order, are:

 

Factors that affect your fat loss success:

  • How motivated you are to create changes in your body

  • How well you will adhere to nutritional and lifestyle changes

  • Your workout consistency

  • How you deal with the stress you have in your life

 

So when I start to see results?

 

Assuming that you follow our instructions and advice reasonably well (meaning, you strength train consistently, you eat correctly more than 90% of the time, you get semi-adequate recovery) then you can expect to see real, tangible results at about the 4-6 week mark, maybe later if you aren't particularly good with nutrition or if you miss workouts, etc.

 

This figure is based on my training experience and the pooled anecdotal experiences of my colleagues, clients, friends, and acquaintances. 

 

The biggest mistake I see is that someone will be “good” for a day or two (“I ate a salad today; why aren’t I losing weight?”), hastily conclude that the program isn’t working, and return to their old habits. 

 

Not only must you find an approach that works for you, you must give it time to work.

 

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About the Author:

Eugene Thong, CSCS, was born a weak, skinny, bespectacled child. Now, thanks to a steady diet of martial arts, scientific inquiry, and heavy compound movements, he's no longer weak.  His scientific bent, Zen-like demeanor, and efficient but intense methods have made him one of New York's most sought-after personal trainers.  

 

When not helping clients cultivate their own inner 6-packs, Eugene can be found arm barring opponents at Renzo Gracie's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy or sailing through the air on his snowboard.  Read Eugene's semi-weekly musings on exercise, fitness, and fat loss at his blog

Eugene is Mike's co-author of The Black Book of Secrets.  You can purchase it by clicking here.

 

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