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How long does it take?

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raiderfan Posts: 12 Joined: 2005/04/05	2005/10/05, 12:20 PM Hello everyone. I am a 43 year old male who has rarely strength trained in my life. Two years ago I weighed in at 296. I am 6' tall. Thanks to Freetrainers and a committment to get healthy I now weigh 245. I have been serious in my weight training for about 8 months now. I know I am putting on some muscle. My Question is how long does it take to gain enough muscle to look like I work out. I love working out and believe I will never quit.

rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2005/10/07, 08:28 PM That is a very subjective question and undoubtedly, it is different for everyone. In due course, once you have overcome the many plateaus that plague every strength trainer, you will begin to look like you've been working out. Sounds like you've made some pretty awesome progress so my advice is to keep it up, stay motivated and you WILL invariably see results! -------------- _Robert_ Pain is temporary; glory is forever! E-mail: rpacheco@freetrainers.com
Bygdaug Posts: 1 Joined: 2005/10/18	2005/10/19, 12:08 AM Kudos on the weight loss, that in itself is a feat of strength. To give a somewhat educated answer to your question I believe that for a time what people will notice is the weight loss. Typical of anyone losing weight. Once the bodyfat has been reduced substantially to allow the muscle tone to show through, thats when it will be noticed.
raiderfan Posts: 12 Joined: 2005/04/05	2005/10/19, 12:35 AM Thanks, Ive been away on vacation for the last week. It feels good to be back home and weight training again.:) -------------- Raiderfan NorCal
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2005/10/19, 06:41 PM Its the kind of motivation you show in that post that will determine your success. Welcome to FT. -------------- Your two most important minerals: Iron and Chalk. If you smoke or don’t wear your seatbelt, please don’t tell me the deadlift is dangerous.