For me, *this* is why WEIGHTS over CARDIO is KEY!

Beeps2011

Thanks rachelguy!

JackieRL55

That's why I'm joining you as from tomorrow...Ive heard enough of people telling me I will look like a man while I'm fat like an elephant.

You will NOT look like a man, that is a HUGE myth. Take a look at OP's pics. She looks amazingly feminine and toned. You will only bulk up to manly proportions if you WANT to and that would require supplements and an obscene amount of lifting. It's not easy so don't worry. LIFT AWAY! I lost about 70 pounds (lost some before MFP) in 5 months thanks to lifting!

Beeps2011

JackieRL, I remain SHOCKED at how many women think they will "bulk up" if they lift heavy things?!?!?!?!

Ummmmmmmmmmm, right, all those female bodybuilders just WOKE UP LIKE THAT ONE DAY, like by ACCIDENT. Come off it, people!! Wherever this "rumour" came from, it is TIME to start educating women/girls, of ALL ages, that strength-training, in and of itself, does NOT lead to "bulk". Period.

For women who really are training for olympic strength events, etc., I think they would LAUGH people off the face of the earth about "accidentally" looking like they do....

lina1131

You look great!