Females only - lifting/weight training results?

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As much as I enjoy looking at a buff man, it seems much harder to bulk up as a woman.

When I took a weight training in college it didn't seem to do much at the time. I've always had very weak arms. But I want to change that.

I'm planning on starting to lift/weight train again but I would love to see some before/after pics to get me more inspired/motivated.

lebaker310

Not sure if you can see my pics, if not send a friend request. Results are mostly from weight lifting.

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Huge difference in your arms/stomach! You look great.

sarahrbraun

I have been doing some weight training since february.

the left is the week after I started with my trainer in february. The middle is mid may when I switched trainers ( my first one moved out of state) and the last one is about a month ago. I only lost about 3lbs in that 7 months.


2/13, 4/13, 9/13 by crochetmom2010, on Flickr

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Only 3lbs? Muscle muscle. Your tummy looks a lot smaller.

mel_2812

I've been going to the gym for 3 years now, but was always doing the same routine - 30 minutes weight training, 1 hr cardio training, 3-4 times a week...gained some weight at some point...couldn't understand what was happening.

Last July, weighing 183 for my 5'3'' frame, I decided that enough was enough and that I needed to do something. Hired a personal trainer and here is the difference in 3 months of switching my program a bit...45 minutes weight training and 45 minutes cardio. 8 lbs difference in this picture. I think I can see a difference:

sarahrbraun

Only 3lbs? Muscle muscle. Your tummy looks a lot smaller.

yep. only 3lbs. I was 195lbs in february, and in August I hit 192lbs.

Here is 7 months of the back of my thighs.

Untitled by crochetmom2010, on Flickr

here is 6 months of my back. When I started, I had full on back boobs.

Untitled by crochetmom2010, on Flickr

nikamar

Unfortunately I don't have any better before photos, but this one will do the trick. It's taken in May when I finally realized that even though I'm running 30 miles a week, there's something wrong with my nutrition and training (I was about 145 lbs). I started heavy lifting and using kettlebells, and I made my running trainings more diverse and efficient.

Out of all these things, heavy lifting is what made me feel powerful and awesome. :bigsmile:

usmcmp

Lifting 5x per week on a deficit and working with a trainer. I killed it every single session.



My overall results of lifting from start to now.

retirehappy

Unfortunately I don't have any better before photos, but this one will do the trick. It's taken in May when I finally realized that even though I'm running 30 miles a week, there's something wrong with my nutrition and training (I was about 145 lbs). I started heavy lifting and using kettlebells, and I made my running trainings more diverse and efficient.

Out of all these things, heavy lifting is what made me feel powerful and awesome. :bigsmile:

Wow great results and you look so girly. Glad it empowered you. Kettlebells are calling my name.

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Holy wow, you guys are inspiring! Great results posted so far. I'm going to take some before pics.

Hollywoodm55

Everyone looks great!

ElliottTN

Some impressive results in this thread, great job ladies.

leannerae40

I love love love lifting. The difference in TWO months at three times a week resulted in 17 inches and 19 lbs of fat GONE. (The right foods in the kitchen helped of course). Feeling fantastic!

Gettinfit242

Lifting 5x per week on a deficit and working with a trainer. I killed it every single session.



My overall results of lifting from start to now.

WOW! you are my hero! LOL

usmcmp

Lifting 5x per week on a deficit and working with a trainer. I killed it every single session.



My overall results of lifting from start to now.

WOW! you are my hero! LOL

Thank you! I know it looks like a lot of muscle in the flexed pictures, but in regular clothes or not flexed I don't even look like I lift.

RhinestoneRocky

My overall results of lifting from start to now.

You are simply amazing and definitely a huge inspiration for me. Thanks for sharing your success!

I love reading your blog, too. Congrats on winning first! (hope that doesn't sound too stalker-y) :flowerforyou:

usmcmp

My overall results of lifting from start to now.

You are simply amazing and definitely a huge inspiration for me. Thanks for sharing your success!

I love reading your blog, too. Congrats on winning first! (hope that doesn't sound too stalker-y) :flowerforyou:

Thank you! Not stalking at all I put the information out there to try to help others!

BarbellCowgirl

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My profile pic is me now. 5'5", 154lbs

This is me when I started weight training 16 months ago:

Sarauk2sf

I do not have any proper before pics as I was very very camera shy due to the weight I had gained. However, I did find one taken on holiday just before I started on MFP at the age of 44.




I lost 37lbs through a reasonable caloric deficit and lifting over the course of a year. Since then I have done a bulk and a cut and am now reversing back up ready to bulk again. A couple of my most recent pictures, now at 46 years old:

Lula16

great results! I love this thread

AlsDonkBoxSquat

look through my pictures. I've been training for 2.5 years.

MsBrwnSugga

Awesome job ladies! I am hoping to start lifting heavy soon. Any pointers or advice to start off? Thanks!

BusyRaeNOTBusty

MityMax96

Some impressive results in this thread, great job ladies.

+1

christinemac17

Lifting 5x per week on a deficit and working with a trainer. I killed it every single session.



My overall results of lifting from start to now.

Holy F!! How long has it taken you to transform like that! you look freaking incredible!!!

Care76

Ladies you are all so inspiring!

RunHardBeStrong

This is me after losing 40 lbs through cardio, diet and very light lifting.



And a year later after adding heavy lifting to my routine, compound lifts, a little less cardio and eating 1800-2200 gross cals per day. Only went down 10 lbs on the scale but lost inches like crazy and became stronger than I've ever been!



I'm still a work in progress and looking forward to the day that I have abs and an *kitten* like Sarauk2sf's! :blushing:

usmcmp

Lifting 5x per week on a deficit and working with a trainer. I killed it every single session.



My overall results of lifting from start to now.

Holy F!! How long has it taken you to transform like that! you look freaking incredible!!!

Thank you! In total 3 years. I'm a single mom and only worked out on my lunch hour. May have been slow, but it was more than worth it.

nitaleotta

I do not have any proper before pics as I was very very camera shy due to the weight I had gained. However, I did find one taken on holiday just before I started on MFP at the age of 44.




I lost 37lbs through a reasonable caloric deficit and lifting over the course of a year. Since then I have done a bulk and a cut and am now reversing back up ready to bulk again. A couple of my most recent pictures, now at 46 years old:

Wow! Crazy transformation! Unbelievable abs... You're definitely an inspiration for women who feel like it's too late to have a better body.

Sheems87

Before: I'm the girl!





After 2 years of lifting and eating on a reasonable deficit I went from 5'6 165lbs to 133lbs


After pics are from cell phone so sorry for poor quality