GIRLS WHO LIFT WEIGHTS (ADD ME) :)

ash2692

GIRLS WHO LIFT! add me! id like to see what you guys eat and exercises you do! so lets be friends!

Pamshebamm181

I do. You can see what I eat but I don't log my workouts (other than what my Garmin auto-posts). Feel free to add.

cathipa

Sent FR. I log everything (good, bad and ugly) except workouts

not_a_runner

Add me is you'd like.
I'm eating 2500+ cals most days..

ramshackles

I lift. Diary open.

DancingMoosie

I lift twice a week, cardio and circuit training in between.

Katieolivieri

I am brand new and so beyond naive about all of this. Today was the end of my first week and I am so sore! Any tips, lifting or food, is greatly appreciated. I’m scared that I’m doing this all wrong.

Bealey2011

Katieolivieri wrote: »

I am brand new and so beyond naive about all of this. Today was the end of my first week and I am so sore! Any tips, lifting or food, is greatly appreciated. I’m scared that I’m doing this all wrong.

I'm new this week too and just finished my first week (3x lifting followed by 30 min cardio) today I am only mildly sore

not_a_runner

Katieolivieri wrote: »

I am brand new and so beyond naive about all of this. Today was the end of my first week and I am so sore! Any tips, lifting or food, is greatly appreciated. I’m scared that I’m doing this all wrong.

I've been lifting for 3 years and still get sore frequently. That's normal, especially when you're new to it.

luckywizard

I've been lifting for about two years! Feel free to add me as a friend. My food and exercise diary is open

DiamondCookies

I'm new to lifting (about a month or so), still use machines tbh. Feel free to add me!

Janice6543

I'll add you! I mostly swim, but I try and hit the gym 2x a week during the winter.

rachelnettles

I lift three days a week. I LOVE lifting! I will be designing my own workouts soon (like within a week) and can share. My food varies, but mainly lots and lots of protein, fiber, and carbs. What type of machines/free weights do you have at your disposal?

ottermotorcycle

I added some of you! Everyone feel free to add me too. I log everything including my workouts I'm just starting NROL4W for the... third? time.

Kitten_Fit_And_Confident

I just joined my local gym with a new goal and that is to gain strength, I am sick of aiming for thin it just isn't who I am these days, I want muscles that support my body to function optimally so I feel good.

The first impression for me was whoa, how on earth do I use these machines/weights without looking like a complete novice. Any tips, tricks, book recommendations, pinterest inspo, etc from you would be grand.

Feel free to add me.

Michelle x

ottermotorcycle

Kitten_Fit_And_Confident wrote: »

I just joined my local gym with a new goal and that is to gain strength, I am sick of aiming for thin it just isn't who I am these days, I want muscles that support my body to function optimally so I feel good.

The first impression for me was whoa, how on earth do I use these machines/weights without looking like a complete novice. Any tips, tricks, book recommendations, pinterest inspo, etc from you would be grand.

Feel free to add me.

Michelle x

I recommend finding a beginner-friendly program to follow. Makes it easier not to feel overwhelmed Teach yourself or have someone teach you a few major exercises (squat, deadlift, bench press) and you'll be improving before you know it!

rachelnettles

Kitten_Fit_And_Confident wrote: »

I just joined my local gym with a new goal and that is to gain strength, I am sick of aiming for thin it just isn't who I am these days, I want muscles that support my body to function optimally so I feel good.

The first impression for me was whoa, how on earth do I use these machines/weights without looking like a complete novice. Any tips, tricks, book recommendations, pinterest inspo, etc from you would be grand.

Feel free to add me.

Michelle x

The first book I used for lifting was the Men's Health Book of Muscle. I loved it and still do the programs from time to time. It has a beginner, an intermediate, and an advanced program with very detailed explanations on what exercises to do/how many reps and sets to do/how to do it. I used machine weights and didn't see real muscle growth until I moved to free weights. I second what otters says about learning the major lifts; if you don't do them properly you can really hurt yourself!

rachelnettles

I mentioned the Book of Muscle in a prior comment; for anyone who is doing NROL4W, Lou Schuler helped write both books. Just an FYI if someone is interested

Kitten_Fit_And_Confident

@ottersandsealsdonotfly Thanks, I have been pinning like a crazy girl trying to find the most effective moves, will start with your suggestions.

sassysisterjd

I'm about a month in on stronglifts. I've done the program in the past but never stuck with it... Always quit when my workout partner did. This time I'm doing it on my own, and it's a lot easier to stay motivated. I'd love some mfp friends who lift heavy to cheer on!

fjpatten

Count me in. I started lifting two months ago and I love it! I'm working with a personal trainer for now until I feel comfortable going it alone.

tnc250

Long time lifter. Add me!

rickiimarieee

I would like to lift but know absolutely nothing about it or how to eat started!

BeccaLoves2lift

I'm about five months into heavy lifting. Feel free to add me!

currlygirrl

You are the people I need in my life! I'm sending FR feel free to add me as well!

rachelnettles

rickiimarieee wrote: »

I would like to lift but know absolutely nothing about it or how to eat started!

I highly recommend a book to get you started! The two best ones are The Men's Health Book of Muscle and The New Rules of Lifting For Women. I have used both and have had success with each.

rachelnettles

I am going out of town from this Wednesday through Sunday, but am starting on a new weight program Monday the 16. I will post my sets/reps/weights used for others to get ideas. So if anyone is ready to change up their workouts, Monday will be a start for me!

amywhoa

Hiiii I strength train and do cardio 4-5x a week feel free to add me as well I don't log individual workouts tho