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Uh oh... Another girl who got bulky lifting. w/ pics

aamberrr
aamberrr Posts: 115 Member
edited January 27 in Success Stories
Haha, just kidding. I love lifting.

Here are before and afters from the 12 week summer shred contest I just finished. Befores were taken on April 1, 2013 at 185lbs/40.6% body fat. The afters were taken on June 22, 2013 at 164lbs/27.7% body fat. I can't believe the results I got in 12 weeks!

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  • cenafan
    cenafan Posts: 398 Member
    You look FABULOUS! and you kept your curves! lucky girl!

    what is your routine? Just getting back into lifting.
  • april_mesk
    april_mesk Posts: 694 Member
    Damn, grrrl! You look awesome!
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    You're kidding - 12 weeks????? That's awesome!
  • BigBrunette
    BigBrunette Posts: 1,543 Member
    Lookin' good! Congrats on your hard work!
  • laineybz
    laineybz Posts: 704 Member
    Absolutely amazing!x
  • LiftHeavyWeights
    LiftHeavyWeights Posts: 336 Member
    You are an inspiration. The photos tell the wonderful story. WTG! Cheeky of you to use that particular topic title.
  • Darryl4126
    Darryl4126 Posts: 267 Member
    Look great !!
  • ripemango
    ripemango Posts: 534 Member
    your captors must have been treating you well bc you look awesome!
  • alienrite
    alienrite Posts: 314 Member
    Amazing work. Sucks to bulk up so quickly :))
  • Oishii
    Oishii Posts: 2,675 Member
    12 weeks? Amazing job!
  • shutterbug282
    shutterbug282 Posts: 588 Member
    Wow! You look amazinggggg!
  • MicheleWE
    MicheleWE Posts: 179 Member
    You look great! Good job. I am curious to know what program you followed also. I've been looking for one but haven't settled on anything yet.
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    Beautiful!!
  • Fab30s
    Fab30s Posts: 157 Member
    awesome!!
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    Wonderful transformation
  • sam308lbs
    sam308lbs Posts: 1,936 Member
    i cant get over the curvature in your quads:noway: ..fantastic work!!
  • AngelinaB79
    AngelinaB79 Posts: 19 Member
    Fantastic job there. You've done great. Wow. x
  • SerenaFisher
    SerenaFisher Posts: 2,170 Member
    excellent transformation. looking fit and strong girlie!!
  • PamHealthMission
    PamHealthMission Posts: 471 Member
    You are the proof that heavy lifting does not make women bulky...you are shapely/curvy AND strong!! Love it!!
  • SassyCalyGirl
    SassyCalyGirl Posts: 1,932 Member
    I think the "bulky' joke has been over played......

    but kudos to u
  • MoJoPoe
    MoJoPoe Posts: 139 Member
    You look great! I can't believe only 12 weeks. Did you blog it?
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,033 Member
    Great job! You look really good... your hard work paid off in dividend. I Love your first photos too though... you're very pretty...now you've got the confidence to go with it..it shows in your face and stance!:drinker: :flowerforyou:
  • Foxxyfiercefitness
    Foxxyfiercefitness Posts: 44 Member
    Amazing!! Let me go find a weight to lift or something..... :wink:
  • christenafreda
    christenafreda Posts: 212 Member
    I too am curious what program you followed, I would really like to incorporate lifting into my workout. You look great btw. :happy
  • yvonnej1
    yvonnej1 Posts: 904 Member
    Well done on your progress. The difference is not just in how your body looks but also how much happier and more confident you look in the after pics.
  • aamberrr
    aamberrr Posts: 115 Member
    Thanks so much for all the positive feedback everyone! :) For people who have been asking about my program: I followed Mike O'Hearn's Power Bodybuilding Program. I did all the lifting but did NOT follow his cardio schedule. I threw in cardio and abs occasionally but definitely not every day. Here is the link:

    www.bodybuilding.com/fun/mike-ohearn-power-bodybuilding-12-week-training-program.html

    For eating, I eliminated wheat, sugar, dairy (other than whey protein shakes) and processed foods. I limited grain intake to usually one serving of rice or oatmeal per day. Most of my diet was meat, veggies, eggs, nuts, and a little fruit. I didnt have any cheat meals or days during the 12 weeks; however now that the contest is over I probably will do one cheat meal per month. The first week was rough but after that the cravings were gone. I also didnt track calories for most of the 12 weeks; I found as long as I ate healthy whole foods I didn't need to.

    Please feel free to add me and/or message me if you want any more info :) Thanks again for all the support!
  • AmericanExpat
    AmericanExpat Posts: 158 Member
    Congrats!
  • fitandgeeky
    fitandgeeky Posts: 232 Member
    Awesome transformation!
  • AmyJo527
    AmyJo527 Posts: 90 Member
    You look fabulous! Awesome job!!
  • jinna86
    jinna86 Posts: 93
    Wow!! What a huge change in 12 weeks! Congrats!! :smile:
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