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@ryanb1385 thank you for all that info. I guess I'm not technically trying to build muscle, I want to be stronger but not looking to get bigger, if that makes any sense. I really just want the fat to continue to leave. it seems to be even though I'm not losing any weight, that's why I say I'm eating at maintenance because the scale hasn't gone down so I must be right around maintenance, I don't super accurately log anymore, I've loosened up a bit over the past few weeks or so.1
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auntstephie321 wrote: »@ryanb1385 thank you for all that info. I guess I'm not technically trying to build muscle, I want to be stronger but not looking to get bigger, if that makes any sense. I really just want the fat to continue to leave. it seems to be even though I'm not losing any weight, that's why I say I'm eating at maintenance because the scale hasn't gone down so I must be right around maintenance, I don't super accurately log anymore, I've loosened up a bit over the past few weeks or so.
That makes perfect sense, and is a common goal. Heavy compound lifts will get you there the fastest (if you can do them, I remember something about injuries in your posts), and maybe a slight caloric deficit, or just keep on keeping on as it seems to be working for you. Body transformation is a slow process, don't give up on it yet1 -
You won't "get big" by lifting heavy. Women in general have more of type 1 muscle fiber, endurance fibers. They don't bulk easily.
If you eat at maintaining and not providing stimulus for muscle growth, you'll just stay the same. If you wanna ease into things try BWF as suggested above or just a lighter load/the bar until you're comfy to up your game. fitnessblender.com has a lot of exercises targeted to women.
I'm gonna buy this, so I can rehab my shoulder at home and work on upper body strength:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KYH38KS/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?qid=1462297245&sr=8-11&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=woss+suspension+trainer
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Foamroller wrote: »You won't "get big" by lifting heavy. Women in general have more of type 1 muscle fiber, endurance fibers. They don't bulk easily.
Women also dont have the test in their bodies to "get big" like men, unless they start on the needle, but that's a whole other discussion.Foamroller wrote: »
If you eat at maintaining and not providing stimulus for muscle growth, you'll just stay the same. If you wanna ease into things try BWF as suggested above or just a lighter load/the bar until you're comfy to up your game.
100% Agree
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www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/
www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2013/09/26/an-update-with-staci-our-powerlifting-superhero-plus-academy-scholarships/
Seriously. She looks smaller at a high weight. It's all about the muscle, baby!!!!2 -
Yup! Shoulders, arms, thighs are showing it! Keep up the work!1
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@knitormiss lol I've read those before I must be building some muscle cuz when I compare to my photo last july there is a major difference but I weigh more currently than I did then1
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I looked at the pictures some more. Look at the puffiness difference at the front view (and side view) armpit area! The ribs, below your top, are more defined. The back view I can see a definite difference in the lower shoulder blades as they look sharper. Even your hands look smaller to me. Don't discount what you are doing for yourself! Even with your "slips" in food choices you look awesome!1
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Oh, btw: there's some hard work showing in that leg picture there @wabmester!
And Steph, please proceed with caution on the weights! I know you know this, but it's so easy to aggravate old injuries! But, best of luck! I know it's needed at this point, but I haven't been able to even lift one pound weights without inducing pain (sooooo much more than just soreness), and I'm not doing more than two reps of five! Anyway, be careful! I hope you find a way without pain!1 -
@karlottap oh I know it, I did some 7lb weights yesterday, just a very little bit and I can feel the soreness in my right shoulder/neck area that I have problems with. its really annoying to want to do something and know that I can't2
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Frustrating, for sure! Makes us super special snowflakes!
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Does using an elliptical with the resistance turned up work for resistance? I'm confused about what to do. I tried doing some minor arm exercise with a light weight and it started to make my shoulder hurt. So if I can't do heavy lifting what can I do to get my stomach flat and continue to lose fat all over? I think I can still plank, well that and cardio work?0
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@auntstephie321 Can you swim? That would be a good workout for your muscles.0
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Yeah I do that in the summer. Our pool won't be open for a few weeks0
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I see it most around your armpits and your thighs are definitely slimmer. And it's only two month's difference, you're doing great! Btw, if I ever look anything vaguely close to you I'll think I've died and gone to heaven!
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@KetoGirl83 that's such a sweet thing to say.
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