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

JewelSmith

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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Yes to This! I must remember this! Thank you for sharing.

mhoeff1

I can for sure relate to this I too am a pear shape I know the boobs are the first to go for me I am happy that you posted your pics casue now I know I too can get these thunder thigs and hips of mine under control by the way you look amazing! and the hard work shows ! keep up the great work and dedication

pearlmullet

Amazing, beeps. Totally awesome.

Beeps2011

AmiC0717

OMG you are amazing looking! This is why women should lift. It's awesome for our bones and our shapes. Congrats to you! What an inspiration!

CallmeSbo

what an inspiration, well done

kazaroona

I cant wait to start lifting! Well done!

lafilleavectoi

Fantastique!!! Thanks for sharing.

knitwit0704

Wow!

sasbw27

Great job!

flannery2012

I am so impressed with what you have done (and other similar stories I see here on MFP) from heavy lifting.
Okay, here's my question--please, no one laugh, this is an honest question and this seems like the place to post it...
I have done some lifting and from the beginning bought into the "light wt, lots of reps" that is often told to us women. Well, I have seen enough lately on MFP to realize I've been duped. Would someone please give me a little clarification as to what constitutes 'heavy lifting' as opposed to what I've been doing (apparently all wrong :ohwell: )
(I am a member of the YMCA, so have access to lots of machines plus free weights, just need some guidance here.)

knitwit0704

I am so impressed with what you have done (and other similar stories I see here on MFP) from heavy lifting.
Okay, here's my question--please, no one laugh, this is an honest question and this seems like the place to post it...
I have done some lifting and from the beginning bought into the "light wt, lots of reps" that is often told to us women. Well, I have seen enough lately on MFP to realize I've been duped. Would someone please give me a little clarification as to what constitutes 'heavy lifting' as opposed to what I've been doing (apparently all wrong :ohwell: )
(I am a member of the YMCA, so have access to lots of machines plus free weights, just need some guidance here.)

Same here. I also want to know HOW to do it.

BurningAway

Yaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!! lifting forever!

momtwoboyz

Congrats!! Looking GREAT!!

Beeps2011

For women who want to start "heavy lifting", I'll give you the same advice I have given others:

1. Buy New Rules of Lifting for Women, or buy "Strong Curves".
2. Take these books to the gym and book a session or two with a personal trainer to WALK YOU THROUGH the "moves".
3. Do the rest ON YOUR OWN.
4. Form first. Before going "heavy" and "heavier" with your weights, make sure your FORM is correct!
5. If you can get through the reps in one set, without being totally spent at the end, likely the weight isn't sufficient and you need to UP your weights for your next set.

Youtube.com has TONS of videos, too, to help you with your form...there's even free tutorials on there from the likes of mark rippetoe!

Enjoy!

Beeps2011

...also, there are groups right here on mfp ("New Rules of Lifting for Women" as well as "Women Strength-training") which YOU can join and they have ALL SORTS OF FAQ THREADS on those groups!

JUST DO IT!

megalin9

Holy Crap! The overall transformation is amazing, but the change in your hips is...:noway: Absolutely incredible.

dmspenc

You look amazing!

joleenl

Congrats. Looking good!

mrs_mab

AWESOME! Keep lifting heavy things!

Isakizza

Absolutely amazing job!!! Truly inspiring!
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123dmc

YOU, my dear, are my inspiration. Your physique is impressive! You should be so proud of yourself. Kudos to you! :flowerforyou:

MercenaryNoetic26

Awesome! I'm sure the next 18mos will exceed your expectations.

eawest7

Any tips on your workout routine? I'm similar age, just starting with weight loss, but used to lift a lot when I was younger and prefer lifting to other exercise.

ldrosophila

wonder if you can go from apple to hourglass

paprad

You look fab, Beeps, and your consistency and passion for working out is an inspiration to us all

Beeps2011

Yes, you can go from "apple" to "hourglass". Yes, you can go from "ruler" to "hourglass". Yes, you can go from "pear" to "hourglass". And, yes, you can go from "natural hourglass" to "firm/toned hourglass".

Oh. Yes. You. Can.

bubaluboo

Now that's inspiring!! Well done!

michelle7673

Yes, you can go from "apple" to "hourglass". Yes, you can go from "ruler" to "hourglass". Yes, you can go from "pear" to "hourglass". And, yes, you can go from "natural hourglass" to "firm/toned hourglass".

Oh. Yes. You. Can.

AMEN!!!

lilcassers

Dude.... rock on with your bad self ;-) you look HOT.