Building muscle: Need female friends who lift! :)

rachelyahyah · May 2015

Hey,

I'm currently trying to add muscle, just started my fitness journey in Jan...looking for any other females who lift to befriend, support encourage and share advice.

ladybg81 · May 2015

Add me! I LOVE lifting.

lesleyb3368 · May 2015

I do kettlebells a couple of times a week and am gradually increasing the weight - keep doing the weight training!

LeanButNotMean44 · May 2015

I lift 4-5x/week. Feel free to FR me.

rachelyahyah · May 2015

Awesome! Me too I lift 4-6 times a week...I'm loving it. But get so confused about the food part and body fat percentage part and if I'm eating enough or not eating enough or should be bulking or not bulking. Lol it's making my head hurt.

Jennloella · May 2015

I lift heavy 5 times a week, I'm in maintenance.

lrdavenport23 · May 2015

I use to do a lot of cardio, but now I've started lifting heavy about 3 times a week.

wolfsbayne · May 2015

I lift heavy 4 times a week. I'm in maintenance for a little while to break a lifting plateau.

Happylybre · May 2015

Lifting makes me feel like super Strong....

I just started lifting again about a month ago... you can add me if you like....

MissHolidayGolightly · May 2015

There are lots of lifting groups on here and the following are pretty active ones that cater to women: Strong Lifts 5x5 for Women, Women Strength Training, and NROL4W. Are you following a program?

just_a_jessi · May 2015

add me! I'm also trying to get into lifting heavy. I've been training jiu jitsu for 18 months and lifting on Mondays - love the difference it makes in how I feel!

rpalacio · May 2015

Me too! I need support and tips for muscle building! Thanks!

animalldy · May 2015

Feel free to add me! I Crossfit 4x a week, I love lifting!

VegasFit · May 2015

Feel free to add me. I lift 3-4 times a week.

VegasFit · May 2015

MissHolidayGolightly wrote: »

There are lots of lifting groups on here and the following are pretty active ones that cater to women: Strong Lifts 5x5 for Women, Women Strength Training, and NROL4W. Are you following a program?

I don't follow any of these but they are constantly mentioned on the threads but what makes them specific for women?

MissHolidayGolightly · May 2015

They are just MFP groups for women following those programs. They offer support like posting in the forum to get female friends that lift or are putting on muscle. The programs themselves aren't necessarily for women. New Rules does have a book specifically targeted at women but its premise is that women and men exercise the same way and the workouts can be used by anyone.

VegasFit · May 2015

MissHolidayGolightly wrote: »

They are just MFP groups for women following those programs. They offer support like posting in the forum to get female friends that lift or are putting on muscle. The programs themselves aren't necessarily for women. New Rules does have a book specifically targeted at women but its premise is that women and men exercise the same way and the workouts can be used by anyone.

Cool. Just wondering why they felt the need to inlcuded the word women in the titles. I've never followed a specific program and my current lifting routine is the same one my boyfriend does.

xcalygrl · May 2015

VegasFit wrote: »

MissHolidayGolightly wrote: »

They are just MFP groups for women following those programs. They offer support like posting in the forum to get female friends that lift or are putting on muscle. The programs themselves aren't necessarily for women. New Rules does have a book specifically targeted at women but its premise is that women and men exercise the same way and the workouts can be used by anyone.

Cool. Just wondering why they felt the need to inlcuded the word women in the titles. I've never followed a specific program and my current lifting routine is the same one my boyfriend does.

For the most part, the programs aren't different. It's mainly to try to break the mindset that women will get bulky if they lift. The creators of these programs market them to women, then when women follow them and realize they don't suddenly turn into she-hulk, the women then branch out and realize they can lift just like men. (This is just my guess on it though, so I may be totally off base.) For example, NROLFW is really similar to NROL. The difference is the women's book contains a few modifications (like starting weights to use and nutrition info).

And to the OP, I lift a few times a week.

Jennloella · May 2015

VegasFit wrote: »

MissHolidayGolightly wrote: »

They are just MFP groups for women following those programs. They offer support like posting in the forum to get female friends that lift or are putting on muscle. The programs themselves aren't necessarily for women. New Rules does have a book specifically targeted at women but its premise is that women and men exercise the same way and the workouts can be used by anyone.

Cool. Just wondering why they felt the need to inlcuded the word women in the titles. I've never followed a specific program and my current lifting routine is the same one my boyfriend does.

definitely nothing about the women in those groups is "easy" or "lighter" than what men do. Most of them can probably out-lift your boyfriend.....just a group of gals getting gal's perspective. My husband can spot me, but he can't help me with a good bra for lifting, gloves to fit my smaller hands, the way my deadlift is more painful after I gave birth to my last baby....etc.

cbills65 · May 2015

I lift 6 days a week and am starting a bulking phase this week. Would love to have more friends who lift. Please feel free to add me.

VegasFit · May 2015

Jennloella wrote: »

VegasFit wrote: »

MissHolidayGolightly wrote: »

They are just MFP groups for women following those programs. They offer support like posting in the forum to get female friends that lift or are putting on muscle. The programs themselves aren't necessarily for women. New Rules does have a book specifically targeted at women but its premise is that women and men exercise the same way and the workouts can be used by anyone.

Cool. Just wondering why they felt the need to inlcuded the word women in the titles. I've never followed a specific program and my current lifting routine is the same one my boyfriend does.

definitely nothing about the women in those groups is "easy" or "lighter" than what men do. Most of them can probably out-lift your boyfriend.....just a group of gals getting gal's perspective. My husband can spot me, but he can't help me with a good bra for lifting, gloves to fit my smaller hands, the way my deadlift is more painful after I gave birth to my last baby....etc.

I wasn't implying that. Just trying to understand why they felt the need to specifiy they were woman only programs which is what I get from reading the titles. But like someone else mentioned it's a good marketing ploy. Lol. Haven't had kids so can't relate to that aspect and I didn't know there were special bras for lifting?

luckypony71 · May 2015

rachelyahyah wrote: »

But get so confused about the food part and body fat percentage part and if I'm eating enough or not eating enough or should be bulking or not bulking. Lol it's making my head hurt.

I lift 3 times a week. So much loose skin I wish I would of started sooner. I want muscles. I see the women figure and physique competitors and think "Wow, I want arms like that." I am lucky that hubby likes a toned look. I just hope I can get there.
As for the diet, I get confused too. I am trying to build more muscle and have really made an effort to eat more protein. I still wonder if it is enough. I figured out why so many people turn to protein shakes, it's hard for me to eat that much meat, when I am not a fan. Not a vegetarian, just not a big meat eater.

MissHolidayGolightly · May 2015

VegasFit wrote: »

Jennloella wrote: »

VegasFit wrote: »

MissHolidayGolightly wrote: »

They are just MFP groups for women following those programs. They offer support like posting in the forum to get female friends that lift or are putting on muscle. The programs themselves aren't necessarily for women. New Rules does have a book specifically targeted at women but its premise is that women and men exercise the same way and the workouts can be used by anyone.

Cool. Just wondering why they felt the need to inlcuded the word women in the titles. I've never followed a specific program and my current lifting routine is the same one my boyfriend does.

definitely nothing about the women in those groups is "easy" or "lighter" than what men do. Most of them can probably out-lift your boyfriend.....just a group of gals getting gal's perspective. My husband can spot me, but he can't help me with a good bra for lifting, gloves to fit my smaller hands, the way my deadlift is more painful after I gave birth to my last baby....etc.

I wasn't implying that. Just trying to understand why they felt the need to specifiy they were woman only programs which is what I get from reading the titles. But like someone else mentioned it's a good marketing ploy. Lol. Haven't had kids so can't relate to that aspect and I didn't know there were special bras for lifting?

The programs themselves aren't "for women," though. The MFP groups are - they're created by users here, not any company.

nicfitnesszone · May 2015

Now that I have lost the few lbs I'm looking into starting a strength/weight training. Ahh, where to begin is tad overwhelming. I'm seriously considering getting a personal trainer to guide and motivate me. You may add me!

nakima · May 2015

I lift heavy 4to5 days a week I also love lifting, so feel free to add me as well

Ive been on a cut for abt 3 months will probably continue as long as my weights are moving up or at least staying the same. I will start bulking again in a couple months. losing fat building muscle thats what Im talking about lol!