Weight Lifting for Women
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I am thanks Apollo I will be SURE to send you my results too, thanks for being one of THOSE types of motivators
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i do what i can.0 -
You can have pretty good results in four months. I did. You can see my progress here - http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1026899-lifting-it-does-a-body-good0
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bump for the sites I'd like to look at later as I've just started Stronglifts.
Good luck with your journey ridum and congrats0 -
You can make some pretty good progress in 4 months.
I have to agree here. My body looks completely different now from when I started lifting back in February.
You CAN lift heavy and effectively at home, with dumbbells, as others have said. It's what I do. I follow a program called All Pro's (link in my profile), and just used dumbbell-modified lifts (the program as written is for bar).
Diet is key - track everything, get plenty of protein (1g/lb lean body mass), enough fat (0.35g/lb total weight), and keep a modest deficit (maybe 15%).0 -
when I decided to compete for the first time, I only had 4 months to get ready, so it is very possible, depending on how far you want to take it and how determined and dedicated you are willing to be. Also, it is definitely about getting the body fat down, so nutrition is key.0
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You can have pretty good results in four months. I did. You can see my progress here - http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1026899-lifting-it-does-a-body-good0
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New Rules of Lifting for Women
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w
Stronglifts 5x5
http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/
Starting Strength
http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs
Definitely all of those are great starting point!
You could also look at doing a 12 week program like Jamie Eason LiveFit, you can find it for FREE on bodybuilding.com. She really lays it out straight for you, it's for all levels, and comes complete with recommended meal plan.
I definitely think you can have some great results in 4 month if you follow a program for 12-16 weeks and eat clean!
Good luck and feel free to add for support!!0 -
Capt_Apollo, I said tone and tighten not miracles...take your hating to another thread:o) And I have been lifting and working out religiously, I am just considering UPPING my weights.
don't consider it. do it.
^This. And what Adini said.0 -
New Rules of Lifting for Women
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w
Stronglifts 5x5
http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/
Starting Strength
http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs
Definitely all of those are great starting point!
You could also look at doing a 12 week program like Jamie Eason LiveFit, you can find it for FREE on bodybuilding.com. She really lays it out straight for you, it's for all levels, and comes complete with recommended meal plan.
I definitely think you can have some great results in 4 month if you follow a program for 12-16 weeks and eat clean!
Good luck and feel free to add for support!!0 -
I am also looking to getting started lifting. I will be buying the New Rules of Lifting for Women book soon but I have been wondering: is it possible to do this with a home gym for a reasonable amount of money? I do not have a gym anywhere near my place and I don't own a car.
Yes - use your body weight. Do push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, planks, whatever you can do without weights. If you buy "New Rules of LIfting", they tell you exactly what you need to buy for your home gym and it's very few items. Some weights, a swiss ball and a resistance band I think?0 -
I am also looking to getting started lifting. I will be buying the New Rules of Lifting for Women book soon but I have been wondering: is it possible to do this with a home gym for a reasonable amount of money? I do not have a gym anywhere near my place and I don't own a car.
Yes - use your body weight. Do push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups, planks, whatever you can do without weights. If you buy "New Rules of LIfting", they tell you exactly what you need to buy for your home gym and it's very few items. Some weights, a swiss ball and a resistance band I think?
If you don't have access to equipment (or while you are waiting to build your home gym) - look into Convict Conditioning and You Are Your Own Gym0 -
When I started lifting 3x per week I saw some amazing changes in 3 months. So just another voice here to add support... it CAN be done and i'm sure you'll do it!0
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BUMP!0
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There is no such thing as "toning."
There are several different programs out there.
A few that are popular on MFP:
New Rules of Lifting for Women
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w
Stronglifts 5x5
http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/
Starting Strength
http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs
This. I stared New Rules but ended up on Stronglifts.0 -
Oops sorry for hijacking, I absolutely did not mean to!! Thank you for all the great tips and best of luck to OP, be sure to post wedding pictures0
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