Women lifting heavy - with pics

Sweet_Heresy

3 months of Starting Strength at a deficit.
Starting weight was 210, current weight is 185. Better progress than I ever hoped to see. Can't wait to see what the next 3 months bring.

runningagainstmyself

ejennings1988 wrote: »

Before lifting weights in January 2013




After a couple of months of lifting weights






After 6 months of lifting weights















Edit: I just read the post about "please don't post pics of yourself flexing because it will scare girls who don't want to get bulky" so sorry if my offensively huuuuuge muscles scare anyone away

Can I report this for being so badass???

shadow2soul

I only started lifting this year. I started with Stronglifts 5x5 in Feb and switched to Ice Cream Fitness 5x5 about mid April.
The Feb picture was the first day of lifting this year.


And here are some comparisons from 1 month before starting lifting to earlier this month:

cortneysmissionpossible

BUMP in love with this forum!

magnitudeofmycommitment

Bump!

TrinityR05

Great job everyone!! I'm back to working out and am lifting with you tube videos with the heaviest dumbbells I could use. Seeing this thread is what keeps me going. I'm almost on my 4th week of lifting, 4 days lifting, 1 day HIIT, and 1 day yoga. I'm not weighing myself at all because I don't want to get discouraged. Last time I weighed myself I was about 120. I'm going by how I feel and by visually seeing a transition. I'm hoping that I will see results by like my 3rd month! I hope. Congrats to everyone on here....great inspiration!

Dead_Darling

Awesome thread! Such an inspiration I've just started lifting with free weights, after using machines and dumbbells for the past 2 months. I can't wait to see the results after 3 months when I have my big holiday. The only regret that I have is not starting lifting with free weights a lot sooner!

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Victoria2448

Nice everyone!

magnitudeofmycommitment

pastryari wrote: »

How do you all know where to start with lifting? Do you just do your own thing or would you ask the staff in the gym?

I have an awesome group of friends on here that lift who are always willing to help me out and answer any questions I may have.

Start with a beginner program, here are some popular ones around here:

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs

http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/

New Rules of Lifting for Women
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w

Check this out, too:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/850719-strength-training-the-basics

ETA: Video yourself or have someone checking out your form.
If you video yourself and would like feedback, you can post here:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/911984-form-critique-thread-post-your-videos-here

Thank you!

Vodkha

In to read later! Awesome progress for all!!

megcorey

sunn_lighter wrote: »

Sweet_Heresy wrote: »

3 months of Starting Strength at a deficit.
Starting weight was 210, current weight is 185. Better progress than I ever hoped to see. Can't wait to see what the next 3 months bring.

Awesome transformation!!!

You look great wat was yr deficit? If you dont mind

rebbylicious

PlayerHatinDogooder wrote: »

Before lifting weights in January 2013




After a couple of months of lifting weights






After 6 months of lifting weights















Edit: I just read the post about "please don't post pics of yourself flexing because it will scare girls who don't want to get bulky" so sorry if my offensively huuuuuge muscles scare anyone away

2 points.

1. Incredible transformation.

2. You're stunning.

I want legs like that!! Thanks for the motivation

inspirezme

Keep posting, ladies! I just started with a trainer on June 8th. Going 3x a week, trying to build up to lifting heavy. I am desperate for the motivation and inspiration you all provide!

sarahmoo12

ahhh cant wait till I cant post on here

AlysonG2

shadow2soul wrote: »

Not to be creepy, but seriously your butt is amazing! That's my goal butt right there!

fanncy0626

You ladies are doing awesome! I am still a work in progress. I hope to post pictures in a month or two.

rebeccaEsmith

Looking good ladies

Corsetopia

Bump!

FunSizedK

This is three months of lifting 2x week and cardio 3x week most weeks the picture that says today was at the beginning of the month

fanncy0626

I am 57 years old. I have no idea how much I weigh now. I last weighed around 142 and my goal weight is 125. I got down to 135lbs and was a size 10. Then March 1, 2015 I started doing strong lift 5x5. I then lost 17 inches and am now a size 5-7 depending on fit. I also went from doing 21 to 24 hours of cardio every week to ZERO I only do strong lift 5x5 for an hour every other day. I also changed from eating 1260 calories to 1600 +. I started lifting with a 12.5 lb bar and now lift 109 lbs squat, 100lb sumo squat, bench 83lbs, barbell row 89lbs, over head press 62lbs, and deadlift 137lbs.

Valtishia

Two things to keep in mind. I am 5'6 and 216 lbs.... so technically considered obese. I do have plenty of meat (working on that!), but there is no part of me that feels or looks obese. Love lifting!!! And no... I never make my bed

Karen_can_do_this

jlapey wrote: »

Before lifting weights in January 2013




After a couple of months of lifting weights






After 6 months of lifting weights















Edit: I just read the post about "please don't post pics of yourself flexing because it will scare girls who don't want to get bulky" so sorry if my offensively huuuuuge muscles scare anyone away

I think you just became my ultimate hero!! I WANT YOUR BODY!!! PS mines now is like how yours use to be! Your defo what I am aiming for )

Only six months? Really? I must be doing my training wrong. Been at it since before Christmas, have had results but no where near your results. DAMN, girl!

My training is not as awesome either. But I'm starting to see my results finally

Dead_Darling

@fanncy0626 you look amazing!

getitamb

Sarauk2sf wrote: »

<--- I lift a bit.

Pics or I don't believe you

:flowerforyou:

:happy:

Before I started on MFP (and before lifting and eating at a deficit) - about 185lb




Me at the end of my cut after a little over a year, lifting the whole time - about 148lb







With clothes on - probably about 151lb if I recall





Towards the end of my recent bulk - 158lb





Sorry for the pic bomb.

You did awesome!!

makeoverpm

Thanks for the inspiration ladies you're all incredible! Anyone know why only approx half the photos are showing up? Some are not loading?

fanncy0626

Dead_Darling wrote: »

@fanncy0626 you look amazing!

Thank You! I'm still working toward my goal, but I know that lifting really has given me unbelievable results!

Skeleton_Keys

Bumpity Bump! Because this thread shouldn't be buried.

Maktubz

Well hey. I've been reading this for over a year and getting so much inspiration! I've been lifting on and off now for 1,5 years, and have my own gym at home now. Started with 12 kg kettlebell, and now free weights up to 150 kg. The last year was hard and I didn't have the opportunity to train until June this year. I feel I'm strong and fab but when I see my pics I don’t look anything like I feel, or maybe in the lower middle pic. The newest, lower right, I only look fat to my eye. The pt told me that with my weight if there weren't any muscles I'd be huge

But still, I feel like I'd need some support!

The pictures are dated left upper 10 years ago, left middle 3 years ago, and then the rest are taken in about the time of last year, and are timelined.

Pinklacroix

If lifting is wrong then I don't want to be right. Start weight was 245 lbs I started out with cardio but about 6 months into my weight loss journey I discovered lifting and never looked back. I wish more women weren't afraid to lift heavy. It is such an empowering feeling you get when you do.