Don't be scared to LIFT HEAVY LADIES!!!

triniechu
triniechu Posts: 50
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I've been lifting for almost a year now and I've heard ladies are scared to "bulk up". If anything my arms and legs are more defined than when i first started last year. My back is so much stronger and I've burned a good amount of fat around my body from lifting heavy. Definitely gained some muscle as well. My favorite part from heavy lifting is the strength and confidence I've gained from it! So don't be scared to give it a try! :)

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  • vorgas
    vorgas Posts: 741 Member
    What impresses me most is the changes in your face. You obviously have so much more inner confidence and strength as well.
  • micheleb15
    micheleb15 Posts: 1,418 Member
    Your before and after is amazing! (sorry I'm a creeper and looked at your photos) Great work!
  • emjaycazz
    emjaycazz Posts: 330 Member
    Definitely gained some muscle as well.

    If by "some" you mean "heaping mass of awesome," then yes...I suppose you have gained "some" muscle.:love:

    And yes, I totally stalked profile pics and have to agree--nicely done!!
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    I lift heavy... hay bales, feed sacks, topsoil, etc. I hope to hell it doesn't make me look muscular!!!
  • jfrankic
    jfrankic Posts: 747 Member
    Love this!!! And love your QUADS, WOWZA!!! :noway:
  • SonyaCele
    SonyaCele Posts: 2,841 Member
    you look great!!! good job!!!
  • jlclabo
    jlclabo Posts: 588 Member
    Very Nice!!!! Great quads! hell all of you looks great! keep up the hard work!!
  • cleotherio
    cleotherio Posts: 712 Member
    It's awesome to be strong! Great job--you look great :)
  • imakeyoukneel
    imakeyoukneel Posts: 278 Member
    Been lifting heavy for about a month I am loving the results I look so much tighter :)
  • imakeyoukneel
    imakeyoukneel Posts: 278 Member
    you look great :)
  • Kiwigirlkim
    Kiwigirlkim Posts: 83
    Oh god no!

    Lifting weights is the best feeling. I use to thrive of this doing Les Mills body pump classes. I had great defined arms and my legs, well they were quite good!!

    I'm a very strong woman to start with, but unfortunately I got bored as I was at the gym for 3 hours a night 6 days a week. Put most of my weight back and and now I'm working my way back to it.

    I didn't just fall of the wagon, I fell off stumbled down a hill hit a bridge then fell off that and knocked myself out!!

    But, pick myself up and do it again!!

    Plus it's good for weight loss!!!!
  • Cindyinpg
    Cindyinpg Posts: 3,902 Member
    You look fantastic! I just started 6 weeks ago and it is the best decision I've ever made!
  • cafeaulait7
    cafeaulait7 Posts: 2,459 Member
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    I've been lifting for almost a year now and I've heard ladies are scared to "bulk up". If anything my arms and legs are more defined than when i first started last year. My back is so much stronger and I've burned a good amount of fat around my body from lifting heavy. Definitely gained some muscle as well. My favorite part from heavy lifting is the strength and confidence I've gained from it! So don't be scared to give it a try! :)

    You look so awesome! The transformation is incredible. Your muscles are incredible.

    You did put on more muscle than folks often say about women, though (that's a great thing). Sometimes folks act like a woman has to struggle really hard to put on 3 lbs of muscle or something, lol. I love your results and for under a year, that's especially impressive! You go!
  • triniechu
    triniechu Posts: 50
    Wow!! thanks so much for the love guys!!!! :)
  • juliewatkin
    juliewatkin Posts: 764 Member
    Kick *kitten* quads on you girl. NIce.
  • triniechu
    triniechu Posts: 50
    thank youuuuuu :)
  • ChrisLindsay9
    ChrisLindsay9 Posts: 837 Member
    Thank you for sharing! This is awesome. Have you considered powerlifting competitions? Heh, not only would you likely be successful, but you might help inspire others too! :)

    Continued success to you!
  • triniechu
    triniechu Posts: 50
    Thank you for sharing! This is awesome. Have you considered powerlifting competitions? Heh, not only would you likely be successful, but you might help inspire others too! :)

    Continued success to you!

    I have though about it! But that means I have to hit the weight constantly and be REALLY STRONG! But I do compete in Scottish Highland games! Which is throwing weights, rocks and logs in the air!! :-D
  • juliewatkin
    juliewatkin Posts: 764 Member
    Thank you for sharing! This is awesome. Have you considered powerlifting competitions? Heh, not only would you likely be successful, but you might help inspire others too! :)

    Continued success to you!

    I have though about it! But that means I have to hit the weight constantly and be REALLY STRONG! But I do compete in Scottish Highland games! Which is throwing weights, rocks and logs in the air!! :-D

    That's something I've been interested in but don't think I'd be all that competitive because I don't have the size. Strongman is a blast too. I've done a few of those as a fun thing and they are a riot. One of my profile pictures is pulling 405 off blocks.
  • triniechu
    triniechu Posts: 50
    Thank you for sharing! This is awesome. Have you considered powerlifting competitions? Heh, not only would you likely be successful, but you might help inspire others too! :)

    Continued success to you!

    I have though about it! But that means I have to hit the weight constantly and be REALLY STRONG! But I do compete in Scottish Highland games! Which is throwing weights, rocks and logs in the air!! :-D

    That's something I've been interested in but don't think I'd be all that competitive because I don't have the size. Strongman is a blast too. I've done a few of those as a fun thing and they are a riot. One of my profile pictures is pulling 405 off blocks.

    I dont think I have the size either! but i just did it for fun. Also there was a lady who about my size but she was very strong and able to flip the caber with ease! wow strongman! Thats great!
  • Dr1nkbleachndye
    Dr1nkbleachndye Posts: 441 Member
    Thank you for sharing! This is awesome. Have you considered powerlifting competitions? Heh, not only would you likely be successful, but you might help inspire others too! :)

    Continued success to you!

    I have though about it! But that means I have to hit the weight constantly and be REALLY STRONG! But I do compete in Scottish Highland games! Which is throwing weights, rocks and logs in the air!! :-D

    That's something I've been interested in but don't think I'd be all that competitive because I don't have the size. Strongman is a blast too. I've done a few of those as a fun thing and they are a riot. One of my profile pictures is pulling 405 off blocks.

    I dont think I have the size either! but i just did it for fun. Also there was a lady who about my size but she was very strong and able to flip the caber with ease! wow strongman! Thats great!
    what do your deads and squats look like?
  • BarbellBlondieRuns
    BarbellBlondieRuns Posts: 511 Member
    You're gorgeous. Great job :D
  • triniechu
    triniechu Posts: 50
    Ahhh thank you so much! :)
  • alyssa92982
    alyssa92982 Posts: 1,093 Member
    Nice work!!!!
  • sidney7305
    sidney7305 Posts: 36 Member
    After reading everyone's posts and seeing the before and after pics, I am definitely going to start lifting. I was concerned that because I am an apple body type(heavy up top) that if I lift heavy I would have a more manly shape. But apparently that isn't the case at all! I am so excited about doing this...I can't wait. All of you look really great! Keep up the good work!

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