Originally Posted by
kjmillig
I started commuting every day to work about 6 weeks ago. It's only about 20 minutes one way, but I'm also eating way more vegetables, less meat, and I've gone from almost 60 oz. of cola/day to about 24 oz. While at work I go up and down 3 flights of stairs several time a day. The only progress I've made physically is that my butt has stopped hurting. Every day my legs hurt, I often have to slow down while going up the stairs.
I have now known medical conditions, other than being about 30-40 lbs over-fat, and had a check up a few weeks ago.
I know I should cut out the sodas completely, and I'm working on it.
Why am I not losing any weight/inches? How long should I expect it to take before something starts happening?
Congratulations on your change of habits!
You are doing good so far. If you stick to it you will progress. I'm guessing it took you quite much longer than 6 weeks to gain those lbs you mentioned, it will also take some time to make them go away.
Of course one can always do better, but you are already doing more than 90% of people that are overweight. Good for you!
Eating right will help you but it's not simple or easy to figure out what is "best" or "good enough". There are however loads of good info and advise on nutrition to be found on the internet.
Stick to your new and better lifestyle, you wont regret it.