Women lifting heavy - with pics

Redheadllena

I lift and run. Keep in mind and I am still working on losing the weight.





and the obligatory before...Don't mind my cut and paste

Wowww you look great to me!! WTG!

janiner79

I went from flabby and bloated to this... Yes it's extreme but this I only look like this for 1 day. Otherwise I just look ripped. I recommend all women to hit the weights! Its so empowering!

emirror

I went from flabby and bloated to this... Yes it's extreme but this I only look like this for 1 day. Otherwise I just look ripped. I recommend all women to hit the weights! Its so empowering!

You look amazing! I really like your avatar pic, too. :-)

ernila13

I have done a few progress posts, but I don't think I've ever posted a pic of what I looked like before I lost weight. This is me at my heaviest in 2008. I was between 180-190. I honestly couldn't tell you exactly what I weighed because I never set foot on a scale when I was this heavy.

No!! I actually gasped when I saw your after pic! Amazing!

amandaxob

Everyone looks so stunning!! I love it, truly inspirational.

alispatred

New to here, but wow thats some serious lifting, i do lots of carido and really do need to get my head around lifting heavier weights. Has anyone got a weight lifting programme they work to.

thanks

iamladibeast

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luceegj

Me ( I am 41)


me with heavy lifting:






pretty sure I was more bulky BEFORE i ever picked up a barbell.

Looking amazing

Yum. Just...yum. And bendy too.

But ewww ^^^

McWooey

Hey All,

absolutely inspired by all these pics and stories!

I started personal training about 1.5 years ago and initially we worked on building up general fitness and stamina, now we working on toning and the way through this is obviously heavy lifting, I'm not just dead-lifting but also using kettle bells, chest presses, deep squats etc.

my problem areas are my sides (muffin tops) and thighs/butt, i have very small upper body, my thighs are starting to tone up also and i'll upload a bikini pic after my holiday in 3 weeks time, hopefully my daily workout will help me see a real difference in them by then

the difference may look minimal but its huge to me, because i had went up a few dress sizes and now im back to my original size, but noticing real muscle instead of flab

anyway piccies below


feel free to send me a friend request - love the support you guys give and also love to do the same in return!!

xx Nat

comparison pics below taken between Feb 2013 and April 2013 with me doing my Personal training routine 3 times a week and 2 circuit classes per week


June 2013 pics below - I added a swim session to weekly fitness and reduced circuits classes to 1 a week



most recent pics below took on 24/25th July 2013 after 3 weeks of solid heavy lifting with minimal cardio! with 5-6 sessions a week

GreenTeaForDays

Want to trade wardrobes?!?!

No really though, thanks for the advice. You look great!

Redheadllena

@smcknight Hehe you're sweet!! And you're welcome, here to help!

emirror

the difference may look minimal but its huge to me, because i had went up a few dress sizes and now im back to my original size, but noticing real muscle instead of flab



comparison pics below taken between Feb 2013 and April 2013 with me doing my Personal training routine 3 times a week and 2 circuit classes per week



most recent pics below took on 24/25th July 2013 after 3 weeks of solid heavy lifting with minimal cardio! with 5-6 sessions a week

Great work! I think that is more than minimal; I'd like to see where you are 6 months from now! :-)

McWooey

the difference may look minimal but its huge to me, because i had went up a few dress sizes and now im back to my original size, but noticing real muscle instead of flab



comparison pics below taken between Feb 2013 and April 2013 with me doing my Personal training routine 3 times a week and 2 circuit classes per week



most recent pics below took on 24/25th July 2013 after 3 weeks of solid heavy lifting with minimal cardio! with 5-6 sessions a week

Great work! I think that is more than minimal; I'd like to see where you are 6 months from now! :-)

thanks so much I hope to keep track with photos!

rachel4

Fantastic thread.

Bambalina_1

I lift and run. Keep in mind and I am still working on losing the weight.





and the obligatory before...Don't mind my cut and paste

Holy Smoke!!! You are a different person now, you look amazing and I absolutely love the dark hair!

suziepoo1984

My husband said "everytime I look at your computer, your looking at pictures of half naked women!"

I told him I'm doing research.

"researching half naked women?"

"hell yeh!"

that's funny.. everytime my hubby passes by i minimize the window hahaha! Watching all these strong women is super inspirational! Great job ladies!

^^This, but at office..i hide my laptop before i open these photos :laugh: But all you ladies are so inspiring...i cant wait to look like any one of you someday

livlovra

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tartsul

You are sooooo beautiful!! properly stunning and you are definitely right that you look better with the extra few pounds worth of muscle!! SUCH an inspiration!!

thank you so much! your comment totally made my day!!!! :blushing:

lorigem

Bumping for inspiration. You ladies are my idols!

Raw_Bean

Me ( I am 41)


me with heavy lifting:






pretty sure I was more bulky BEFORE i ever picked up a barbell.

AMAZING!!!! I want to go to the gym right now.

quellybelly

September 2012 to now. Similar weight in both pictures, but the right side is my results of 1.5 months of heavy lifting so far.
A few improvements I'd say haha, but can't wait to see more!

PS. All you ladies looking fabulous! You have all motivated me to keep pushing through! Keep up the great work xo

1RareJewel

Very nice, Ladies!

spunkybunny

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feetjustgo

This thread is so inspirational! I love it!

Y'all have definitely convinced me that I need to find time to start lifting heavy.

laurenz2501

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Cheekies_

Bump. Talk about inspiring! WOW!

MissLady03

Bump! Inspirational!

Otter1422

I lift and run. Keep in mind and I am still working on losing the weight.

No reason to put the qualifier on there about still working on losing the weight :noway: but I understand where you are coming from. Trust me you have LOST the weight and you look great congrats! :happy:

_errata_

Much more bulky before lifting weights !!!!!









edited to add b4 pic.

Holy crap! Women who power lift!?!? This thread is AMAZING!

lea123e

Very inspirational!! Heavy lifting for ladies is a new concept to me and looking at the fantastic results I'm going to have a go!
How's best to start for a novice? Also what specific exercises did you use to acheive the wonderfully flat/toned tummies?
Awesome results ladies ))