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  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,268 Member
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    That's what I thought! I try to net 1200 after eating back my breastfeeding and exercise burns. 900 sounded way too low! I'm wondering though since my BMR is 1340, if that is what I should have as my net goal???

    I'm nursing an older baby (he's 15 months) with minimal feedings. Less than -200 calories a day. I burn around 300 when I work out. I don't really eat any of that back, so yes I'm netting around 900ish a day. It's up to you, but according to my calculations I've lost 10 pounds of fat this month and gained about 1.5 pounds of muscle. *shrug*

    You are netting too little and losing muscle...you are not gaining muscle at all...

    It is hard for a woman who is in a surplus, has excellant macro control and lifting to gain muscle let alone one eating 900 calories a day...

    ETA: I have been lifting for 6months and eating a small deficet...(about 300 calories a day as I eat 1700 calories a day) and I personally have not gained any muscle...my BF% has reduced but based on that calculation vs my weight I have not quite maintained all my muscle so out of the 25lbs I have lost some of it has been muscle. My LBM ranges between 119-122lbs and I know that the range is due to other factors not muscle gain.
  • fitnessf0x
    fitnessf0x Posts: 28 Member
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    bump. new favorite thread.
  • 93nan
    93nan Posts: 130
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  • cggrlsteph
    cggrlsteph Posts: 36 Member
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    Lifting 5x per week on a deficit and working with a trainer. I killed it every single session.
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    My overall results of lifting from start to now.
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    Oh WOW! just wow. Great results. I was on the fence on whether I was gonna get a trainer, you just pushed me over it!!
  • beautifulwarrior18
    beautifulwarrior18 Posts: 914 Member
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    I pretty much only lift weights, I do cardio but not nearly as much as my lifting, and in the past 10-11 months I've lost 27kg/ 59lbs
    not close to my goal yet but I'm getting there!
    WEIGHT LIFTING FOR THE WIN!
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    Good luck ladies and thank you all for being so inspirational. You are all what keeps me going! <3333


    I can complete relate to this post! The before photos are the closest to me I have seen. I hope I get your amazing results!!!
  • dwarfiegodsmack
    dwarfiegodsmack Posts: 317 Member
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    this thread is full of awesomeness!!
  • Hazelnut79
    Hazelnut79 Posts: 27 Member
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    ETA: I have been lifting for 6months and eating a small deficet...(about 300 calories a day as I eat 1700 calories a day) and I personally have not gained any muscle...my BF% has reduced but based on that calculation vs my weight I have not quite maintained all my muscle so out of the 25lbs I have lost some of it has been muscle. My LBM ranges between 119-122lbs and I know that the range is due to other factors not muscle gain.

    I'm the same - I'm lifting heavy and eating at a small deficit. I want to lose fat, but every time the scale moves down I still shed a proverbial tear because I know at least a bit of that was some of my hard earned muscle (despite all the protein I'm eating)!
  • bri503
    bri503 Posts: 8 Member
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    wow! congrats to all!
  • kacorlis
    kacorlis Posts: 13 Member
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    Wow! what was your weight routine ? How many days/amount of time per week? What exercises and how long to lose your 52 lbs? You look amazing.:-):smile:
  • losingit000
    losingit000 Posts: 1
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    bump...going to watch this thread grow.
  • ars1300
    ars1300 Posts: 159 Member
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    Yes it is difficult at a woman to put on some muscle! It has taken me years to put on the muscle I have and I try and train very hard and heavy in the weight room. Also make sure that your getting enough protein and nutrient dense foods! Weights are the way to shaping your physique!
  • tracydr
    tracydr Posts: 528 Member
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    Lifting 5x per week on a deficit and working with a trainer. I killed it every single session.
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    My overall results of lifting from start to now.
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    You look amazing!
  • daliyanin
    daliyanin Posts: 93 Member
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    I freaking LOVE this thread!! You ladies are so inspirational!! I started lifting heavy in March of 2013 and have seen some great results but you all blow me away!
  • tracydr
    tracydr Posts: 528 Member
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    How do I lift with a significant neck problem? I can lift about 50 lbs, when I move soil or feed bags, but doing it causes a lot of neck pain hours later.
  • Anna_Joys_Journey
    Anna_Joys_Journey Posts: 253 Member
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    bumpity bump for motivation. this is awesome sauce, and you ladies are amaaaaaazing!
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,220 Member
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    Wow! what was your weight routine ? How many days/amount of time per week? What exercises and how long to lose your 52 lbs? You look amazing.:-):smile:

    Me? I lift 4-5 days a week for about 40 minutes and do almost no cardio. It took me 3 years to lose it all. I have a custom plan, but it's a traditional bodybuilding routine customized for my weak points.
  • perestroika1
    perestroika1 Posts: 15 Member
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    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.

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    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:

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    omg YOU LOOK AMAZING! I want to be just like you when I grown up!:tongue:
  • karri82
    karri82 Posts: 52 Member
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    Wow well done ladies you are all my inspiration, I've just started today so hopefully one day ill be able to post my own before/after
  • Iron_Stephanie
    Iron_Stephanie Posts: 25 Member
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