Looking for women around 5' 4" that have had success

Crazy4Healthy

I can't say enough about strength training, it has completely transformed my body (from 154 to 115 and size 5/6), I'm 5'3:". I've been weight training for 1.5 years, starting with New Rules for Lifting (awesome startup program), moved to StrongLifts and then developing my own programs. Just recently increased to a 4-day split and only do cardio 1-2 times a week (maybe 30 min).

I also feel cutting back on sugar made a world of difference in the belly area. Not so much the fruits, but processed sugars and artificial sweeteners.

Best of luck to ya.

MityMax96

I also feel cutting back on sugar made a world of difference in the belly area. Not so much the fruits, but processed sugars and artificial sweeteners.

That is what will do it.
Cut back on that and add in your veggies. Great things happen.

MityMax96

@Velvetvisions
Looked at your pics.
Awesome job.

Your before and after pic is amazing.

SHHitsKaty

Pick up weights, put them down and repeat. The only reason and I mean only reason, I started losing belly weight and started toning was from strength training. I could run/walk outside/on a treadmill till my heart was content and I wasn't seeing a single bit of difference. As soon as I started lifting and throwing in a mixture of strength training, yoga and cardio, was the only time I finally saw a difference.

flanary888

bump!

xapril77x

Just downloaded new rules of lifting for women... I'm SO excited! Can't wait 2 start lifting! Thx every1!!! & 2 all u women lifters, you're too awesome! I hope 2 work my way up 2 being as bada** as all of u soon!

mantium999

Yay for someone coming here for advice, getting really good responses, and actually following through and taking the good advice. You will do great!!!

beachgirl172723

Bump. Velvetvisions is amazing !!!

Adc7225

I do not have much of a stomach pouch and I do not really work on my abs, I have hip and thigh issues. I noticed my stomach distendeding when I started eating oatmeal, after eating it for two days I looked 4 months pregnant. Not the look I was going for, I would also eat a small amount in my yogurt because I hate yogurt and noticed the same issue though not a bad.

After disussing this with my doctor we came to the conclusion that I should refrain from eating oats, I do not know if you eat oats but that may be contributing to some of your pouch.

My sister-in-law discovered the same sort of issue after years of eating oatmeal every morning for breakfast and dealing with neverending stomach issues.

Note: I was never gassy or anything just round.

connie_messina

bump

xapril77x

Yay for someone coming here for advice, getting really good responses, and actually following through and taking the good advice. You will do great!!!

Got tons of good advice! Thx u!

xapril77x

I do not have much of a stomach pouch and I do not really work on my abs, I have hip and thigh issues. I noticed my stomach distendeding when I started eating oatmeal, after eating it for two days I looked 4 months pregnant. Not the look I was going for, I would also eat a small amount in my yogurt because I hate yogurt and noticed the same issue though not a bad.

After disussing this with my doctor we came to the conclusion that I should refrain from eating oats, I do not know if you eat oats but that may be contributing to some of your pouch.

My sister-in-law discovered the same sort of issue after years of eating oatmeal every morning for breakfast and dealing with neverending stomach issues.

Note: I was never gassy or anything just round.

Hmmmmm... interesting! I don't eat much of just the plain oats but I think some of my protein or fiber bars have oats... I may have to see if there's a connection... Thx u!