From "pear" to "hourglass" with HEAVY-LIFTING for Women!

Beeps2011
Beeps2011 Posts: 12,157 Member
I am 44 years old - and dedicated my fitness to heavy-lifting (free weights) for the last 18 months. Before that, it was 25+ years of cardio, cardio, cardio.

I can say that the improvements that have been made over the last 18 months are, to me, UNBELIEVABLE. A true "pear", I aimed to become as close to an hourglass as I could, recognizing that I have zero boobs and I am unwilling to seek surgery.

I am 5'8.5" tall. I weighed in at 146 lbs, today.

I started taking "photos" and "measurements" on January 1, 2012 - 18 months ago. It's now June 29, 2013 - here are my photos and measurements:

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I still have 2" to shave off my hips and 0.5" to shave off my natural waist....I'm still not that "happy" with my lower body - but I do like my upper body.

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Remember, all things are possible! I have a full-time job. I have severe asthma. I have a husband and a family to take care of. But, above all else, I believe that I owe it to myself to take care of myself. First.

Here's to the next 18 months!!
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  • ANewLucia
    ANewLucia Posts: 2,081 Member
    You look amazing!
  • Beeps2011
    Beeps2011 Posts: 12,157 Member
    Going to reduce pics - hang on....
  • My0WNinspiration
    My0WNinspiration Posts: 1,146 Member
    Holy *kitten* Thats some incredible work you put in!
  • Shyloh1
    Shyloh1 Posts: 422 Member
    You look amazing Beeps!:)

    How much cardio do you do now,with all your lifting?
  • SexyLovinmeCook
    SexyLovinmeCook Posts: 1,393 Member
    OMG.I am so Darn Impressed!! ThIS HAS INSPIRED the heck out of ME!!
  • ReinasWrath
    ReinasWrath Posts: 1,173 Member
    damn!!!!!!! You look great!!
  • madrose0715
    madrose0715 Posts: 463 Member
    Congratulations! Your height and build is very similar to my own...I am not quite at goal and fight the same battle with my lower body. And you are right - here is to the next 18 months! It is exciting to see what we can accomplish, isn't it?
  • elvensnow
    elvensnow Posts: 154 Member
    You look great! I was most impressed with the improvement of your hips! Seems like you have a lot less "jiggle" everywhere!

    I would like to know - if you were tracking at all, about what calories a day were you averaging? Were you eating at maintenance or deficit? Just curious since I'm beginning my own strength training regimen.

    Congrats, and good luck going forward :)
  • socajam
    socajam Posts: 2,530 Member
    I am 44 years old - and dedicated my fitness to heavy-lifting (free weights) for the last 18 months. Before that, it was 25+ years of cardio, cardio, cardio.

    I can say that the improvements that have been made over the last 18 months are, to me, UNBELIEVABLE. A true "pear", I aimed to become as close to an hourglass as I could, recognizing that I have zero boobs and I am unwilling to seek surgery.

    I am 5'8.5" tall. I weighed in at 146 lbs, today.

    I started taking "photos" and "measurements" on January 1, 2012 - 18 months ago. It's now June 29, 2013 - here are my photos and measurements:

    Endof18Monthsslide1_zps5050e312.jpg

    Endof18Monthsslide2_zpsf0391ef9.jpg

    I still have 2" to shave off my hips and 0.5" to shave off my natural waist....I'm still not that "happy" with my lower body - but I do like my upper body.

    EndofJune20139monthsposing_zps01c3e5e6.jpg

    Remember, all things are possible! I have a full-time job. I have severe asthma. I have a husband and a family to take care of. But, above all else, I believe that I owe it to myself to take care of myself. First.

    Here's to the next 18 months!!


    Congratulations for what you have achieved over the past 18 months. Now tell that to all those mothers on here who seem to feel guilty taking one hour out of their day to do what you have done.
  • MsEndomorph
    MsEndomorph Posts: 604 Member
    You look fantastic! And you're great proof that there isn't a "better" body shape than another - you have a strong, fit, pear-shaped body and it looks phenomenal.
  • Lupercalia
    Lupercalia Posts: 1,857 Member
    Yay, Beeps! You've changed your body a great deal in those 18 months--your dedication and hard work is obvious. Congratulations, you look great! :flowerforyou: :drinker:
  • jennifershoo
    jennifershoo Posts: 3,198 Member
    Awesome work!!!
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    I am a pear too and I love what lifting has done to my upper body......well except the magical disappearing boobs.

    You look awesome dear ;)
  • coffee4me57
    coffee4me57 Posts: 195
    Wow, you look great! Very inspiring!
  • pushyourself14
    pushyourself14 Posts: 275 Member
    You look amazing :) keep it up
  • Mlkmaid
    Mlkmaid Posts: 356 Member
    Girl, you're not even an hourglass - you are lean and mean! Amazing job and so inspirational. :)
  • strongmindstrongbody
    strongmindstrongbody Posts: 315 Member
    Nice transformation! Very inspiring, thanks!
  • Alta2000
    Alta2000 Posts: 655 Member
    So what free weights/exercises did you do for natural waist/belly button/hips/thighs?
  • lorreh06
    lorreh06 Posts: 1 Member
    Congratulations on your transformation, hard work and diligence…….you certainly have earned that awesome inspiring body…….Keep going and inspiring the rest of 40+ women……:-)
  • astrampe
    astrampe Posts: 2,169 Member
    Well done!:flowerforyou:
  • Lithium119
    Lithium119 Posts: 10 Member
    The change is more noticeable with your lower body, and even though you say you're still not "happy" with it, I think you look great overall. Keep it up!
  • RM10003
    RM10003 Posts: 316 Member
    Amazing! You are a huge inspiration for this 45 year old. I'm about the same height as you (maybe 0.5" taller?) and would have thought the weight you're at now would look too thin (because I know the last time I was that weight, I was sick as a dog with hyperthyroid) but you've showed me otherwise.
  • SDehmer819
    SDehmer819 Posts: 441 Member
    Absolutely awesome!!
  • BarbellCowgirl
    BarbellCowgirl Posts: 1,271 Member
    You are incredible! All of your hardwork has paid off.
  • snowmanluv
    snowmanluv Posts: 200 Member
    You look great. I have a daughter who is a pear as well. You are very toned. Your "now" body does not show a pear but rather an athletic body. Congrats to you.
  • toutmonpossible
    toutmonpossible Posts: 1,580 Member
    You look very good. But 33 26 38 is pear-shaped, not an hour-glass.
  • vjohn04
    vjohn04 Posts: 2,276 Member
    Fantastic results! You look great!
  • CrankMeUp
    CrankMeUp Posts: 2,860 Member
    YESYESYES!
  • CrankMeUp
    CrankMeUp Posts: 2,860 Member
    You look very good. But 33 26 38 is pear-shaped, not an hour-glass.

    what the hell is your problem?
  • samntha14
    samntha14 Posts: 2,084 Member
    Beeps, you are awesomeness personified!!
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