Ladies, dont be afraid to lift weights at the gym.

SonyaCele

You aren't gonna bulk up and look like Starla, at least not without a whole lotta help. I love lifting heavy and don't look anywhere near like this.

http://www.ncscooper.com/local-woman-quits-gym-for-fear-shell-look-like-starla/

aeviescas

Also, don't buy into Amway MLM. Just look at its board of marketers

jennifer_417

I've been doing Stronglifts for a while, and I don't look anything like Starla! *kicks rocks*

SuggaD

I've been lifting for two years and look nothing like this, and still working on my trouble spots.

dbmata

I was in a lifting competition on saturday.

There was a gal there, 13 years old, looked about as average and goofy as a young teen gets.

Deadlifted 94kg.

The gal that won the competition overall looked about as average as it gets, no thigh gap, definitely not a big or muscular gal. Maybe mid 30s. If I had seen her in normal clothes, I wouldn't have been able to tell she lifted. In fact, in that entire competition, there were only three women there that looked like they lifted at all, and only one of them was big and bulky, but that was not due to heavy musculature.

sjaplo

Ok but now we have to start another thread on juicing because "...if they want to look like Starla, it surely involves adding juice to their diet."

3laine75

Well, Ms Smith's a charmer, isn't she. I'd, personally, kill for Starla's shoulders (that'd probably take me about 20 yrs)!

SonyaCele

this kinda juice? omg too funny. http://www.ncscooper.com/juice-diet-threatens-marriage/

dym123

Not sure if that article is real or not or if its just another person needing a lame excuse not to work out. I lift, don't look anything like Starla...who by the way...looks like a dude.

Angel_Grove_

SonyaCele wrote: »

this kinda juice? omg too funny. http://www.ncscooper.com/juice-diet-threatens-marriage/

That was an EXCLUSIVE interview! LMAO

aplcr0331

Question for those that workout in the gym and lift heavy; Are you offended by this type of thinking? That there are a lot of women out there that assume you gals just go to the gym and lift a bit here and there and a month later you look like Dorian Yates? That people with no knowledge of the hard work being in the gym and building muscle just think you can load a few weights on a bar and the result is Starla?

Surprised so many people (a lot of women) hold lifting heavy and weight training in such low regard.

Holly_Roman_Empire

aplcr0331 wrote: »

Question for those that workout in the gym and lift heavy; Are you offended by this type of thinking? That there are a lot of women out there that assume you gals just go to the gym and lift a bit here and there and a month later you look like Dorian Yates? That people with no knowledge of the hard work being in the gym and building muscle just think you can load a few weights on a bar and the result is Starla?

Surprised so many people (a lot of women) hold lifting heavy and weight training in such low regard.

I wouldn't say offensive, but it is annoying that women think they'll accidentally get huge.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinions regarding physical fitness. What I think is unattractive, many females (and males) love. I try not to think about it too much, and just train my body for what I find attractive.

farfromthetree

aplcr0331 wrote: »

Question for those that workout in the gym and lift heavy; Are you offended by this type of thinking? That there are a lot of women out there that assume you gals just go to the gym and lift a bit here and there and a month later you look like Dorian Yates? That people with no knowledge of the hard work being in the gym and building muscle just think you can load a few weights on a bar and the result is Starla?

Surprised so many people (a lot of women) hold lifting heavy and weight training in such low regard.

Not offended, just surprised like you are...and kind of sad they wont open up their minds and see the huge benefits that come from lifting, especially at my age (almost 50)

jkwolly

I just want a thigh gap and a "toned" body

jchenks

aplcr0331 wrote: »

Question for those that workout in the gym and lift heavy; Are you offended by this type of thinking? That there are a lot of women out there that assume you gals just go to the gym and lift a bit here and there and a month later you look like Dorian Yates? That people with no knowledge of the hard work being in the gym and building muscle just think you can load a few weights on a bar and the result is Starla?

Surprised so many people (a lot of women) hold lifting heavy and weight training in such low regard.

TBH I'm actually kind of annoyed by this way of thinking. I think its stupid of the woman to not do any research. Sorry, I guess she googled "women with muscle" haha and of course got the extreme result and it scared her. Typically someone is scared off by something because they know NOTHING about it.

It takes a really long time to build a lot of muscle and Starla well we all know Starla is natty.....

SonyaCele

There have been plenty of times i'm lifting at the gym and try and encourage girls around me to give it a try, and they usually "oh no, i dont wanna get bulky" and i ask them if i look bulky and some have even proceeded to tell me how they put on muscle really fast, and don't wanna build any more than they already have. SMH. Some will give it a try and then cry the whole next day cause of the pain. Oh well, all we can do is try.

3laine75

aplcr0331 wrote: »

Question for those that workout in the gym and lift heavy; Are you offended by this type of thinking? That there are a lot of women out there that assume you gals just go to the gym and lift a bit here and there and a month later you look like Dorian Yates? That people with no knowledge of the hard work being in the gym and building muscle just think you can load a few weights on a bar and the result is Starla?

Surprised so many people (a lot of women) hold lifting heavy and weight training in such low regard.

Not offended just surprised, like you, that women still think like this.

I'd certainly be offended if I was Starla - all that work (and that looks like years of work to me) for some nobody to hold you up as everything you don't want to be AND that men should be ashamed to be with someone who looks like that! WTF!!

SonyaCele

I actually like starla, if i could have muscles like her? omg.

xcalygrl

aplcr0331 wrote: »

Question for those that workout in the gym and lift heavy; Are you offended by this type of thinking? That there are a lot of women out there that assume you gals just go to the gym and lift a bit here and there and a month later you look like Dorian Yates? That people with no knowledge of the hard work being in the gym and building muscle just think you can load a few weights on a bar and the result is Starla?

Surprised so many people (a lot of women) hold lifting heavy and weight training in such low regard.

Not offended by those (both men and women) who think "if you lift, you'll become she-hulk". Some people are just uninformed. I think it's sad that people are still uniformed and look down upon women lifting. When someone voices those concerns, I try to educate them.

I have no desire to look like Starla or Dana Linn Bailey, but I admire them for the hard work (and time) they've put into their bodies. I wish more people would realize that just picking up weights =/= Starla.

farfromthetree

3laine75 wrote: »

aplcr0331 wrote: »

Question for those that workout in the gym and lift heavy; Are you offended by this type of thinking? That there are a lot of women out there that assume you gals just go to the gym and lift a bit here and there and a month later you look like Dorian Yates? That people with no knowledge of the hard work being in the gym and building muscle just think you can load a few weights on a bar and the result is Starla?

Surprised so many people (a lot of women) hold lifting heavy and weight training in such low regard.

Not offended just surprised, like you, that women still think like this.

I'd certainly be offended if I was Starla - all that work (and that looks like years of work to me) for some nobody to hold you up as everything you don't want to be AND that men should be ashamed to be with someone who looks like that! WTF!!

Well said! This bothered me as well.

SonyaCele

i always respect women that work hard on their bodies. i'm slightly more than "toned" than a lot of girls, i am nowhere like starla, i have had comments behind my back and i just turn and smile and let haters be haters. I'd rather be me than them.

jkwolly

But seriously, why is it acceptable to shame people for being a certain way?

Call someone fat, you're in trouble. But blatantly saying someone looks gross after they've put in hard work instead of just sitting on their butt all the time and it's all status quo? Insane.

jaggerjia

ok, I have a question about lifting (especially as a woman)
Is it accurate that your body (any human body) will EITHER burn fat OR build muscle (bulk) but not both at the same time. That weight lifting, while eating at a calorie deficit, will help to retain muscle that that specific body already has while burning fat, but it's (your body) not going to burn fat and add (new) muscle at the same time. Is that correct? Have you, women who are not new to lifting, found that to be true?
I truly ask out of curiosity and wondering what to expect. My goal is to burn fat; if I tone current muscle or add muscle (mass/bulk) thats awesome, but I'm not certain what to expect from my body (I recently started heavy lifting and am enjoying it immensely). Just wondering what to expect from those more experienced than me.

yopeeps025

SonyaCele wrote: »

I actually like starla, if i could have muscles like her? omg.

Well sorry without the manly hormone you might never get even close.

lbetancourt

SonyaCele

jaggerjia wrote: »

ok, I have a question about lifting (especially as a woman)
Is it accurate that your body (any human body) will EITHER burn fat OR build muscle (bulk) but not both at the same time. That weight lifting, while eating at a calorie deficit, will help to retain muscle that that specific body already has while burning fat, but it's (your body) not going to burn fat and add (new) muscle at the same time. Is that correct? Have you, women who are not new to lifting, found that to be true?
I truly ask out of curiosity and wondering what to expect. My goal is to burn fat; if I tone current muscle or add muscle (mass/bulk) thats awesome, but I'm not certain what to expect from my body (I recently started heavy lifting and am enjoying it immensely). Just wondering what to expect from those more experienced than me.

When i first started , i ate on a deficit and also started weight training. I lost weight and the only difference with my muscles, was that they stayed the same approx size, but as i lost weight they became more defined and shapely, and also my posture changed as they became strong and held my skeleton in place. After several years of heavy lifting and eating , they are only slightly bigger even though i'm much more stronger than before i started lifting heavy.

jaggerjia

That's awesome, and inspiring! Thanks

LadyTalulah

lbetancourt wrote: »

Love it.

farfromthetree

SonyaCele wrote: »

jaggerjia wrote: »

ok, I have a question about lifting (especially as a woman)
Is it accurate that your body (any human body) will EITHER burn fat OR build muscle (bulk) but not both at the same time. That weight lifting, while eating at a calorie deficit, will help to retain muscle that that specific body already has while burning fat, but it's (your body) not going to burn fat and add (new) muscle at the same time. Is that correct? Have you, women who are not new to lifting, found that to be true?
I truly ask out of curiosity and wondering what to expect. My goal is to burn fat; if I tone current muscle or add muscle (mass/bulk) thats awesome, but I'm not certain what to expect from my body (I recently started heavy lifting and am enjoying it immensely). Just wondering what to expect from those more experienced than me.

When i first started , i ate on a deficit and also started weight training. I lost weight and the only difference with my muscles, was that they stayed the same approx size, but as i lost weight they became more defined and shapely, and also my posture changed as they became strong and held my skeleton in place. After several years of heavy lifting and eating , they are only slightly bigger even though i'm much more stronger than before i started lifting heavy.

I have had the same experience. Boy, I am no expert but you cannot bulk or build muscle while you are losing weight at a calorie deficit. Most people get to maintenance and then if they want to "bulk" they begin eating more (a lot of protein).
I lost 45 pounds and continued to lift the whole time. I was happy with how I looked after losing. I wasn't just "skinny" and had little muscles hidden underneath.

VegasFit

aplcr0331 wrote: »

Question for those that workout in the gym and lift heavy; Are you offended by this type of thinking? That there are a lot of women out there that assume you gals just go to the gym and lift a bit here and there and a month later you look like Dorian Yates? That people with no knowledge of the hard work being in the gym and building muscle just think you can load a few weights on a bar and the result is Starla?

Surprised so many people (a lot of women) hold lifting heavy and weight training in such low regard.

Not really offended. Think it's unfortunate that that misconception is still out there. When I'm at 24 I notice quite a few females lifting but my gyms Zumba classes are also packed and I just think whatever works for you and gets you moving is great.

No matter how much I lift don't think I could look like this Starla I'm a fan of the DLB physique look and I respect the hard work and dedication it takes to achieve it.

kimberlyhurt

Saw a woman at the gym today doing bicep curls with 5's.... honey, you don't have to worry about getting huge unless you pay a lot of money for steroids to make you that way.