New To The Gym, Hoping For Advice!

Hey! I was hoping for some advice. I'm new to the gym and have never really been much of an exerciser despite being quite fit. I used to have an eating disorder and was very, very sick for about 13 years. Recently I've recovered and have FINALLY been given the all clear to start exercising and I'm very excited, but I had some questions as I know so little about exercise. I know there is no exact answer to my question, but I'm curious to know if any avid exercisers could tell me how long it takes to see results?

Currently, I 23 years old and 5'7 and 127 lbs. I eat very healthy and no longer deny myself food as I used to when I was sick. Basically, my daily calories are always between 1,100-1,300. I almost never stray from that. I also eat only organic foods and nothing processed. Recently I've started working out 4 times per week. Each time I do 30-45 minutes on the elliptical, and 30-45 minutes of additional weight/circuit training with light weights (25-30 lbs, however for leg presses I do 50-75). I use every machine in the gym to get a well rounded workout.

I'm curious to know TYPICALLY with my diet and exercise routine, how long will it take for me to start seeing results? I'm only interested in losing 5lbs, because anything lower than 122 lbs at my height would be much too thin. I'm really just interested in cutting off 5 lbs and building a lot of lean muscle. I am thin and wear a size 1-2, but I'm concerned now with just toning and getting definition to my myself. I'm starting this now because I'd like to look better for summer.

Any advice ANYONE could give me would be greatly appreciated! After being so sick and emaciate for so long, I'm now very motivated to finally have a strong and dependable body! Please help!

Fri. Jan 29, 11:52pm

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