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  • KarmaLaine
    KarmaLaine Posts: 37 Member
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    This was over year ago at my leanest, after 4-5 months of xfit and weight lifting; previously I was a cardio bunny with NO upper body strength.

    The biggest change in my body that I have noticed was in my shoulders/arms not fitting into blazers/jackets/blouses. It's a rather expensive result of weight training. but I am otherwise pleased with the results.

    Very pretty back, you still have such a tiny waist too.
  • 1pandabear
    1pandabear Posts: 336 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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    Nice muscles! Good work!
  • svmash
    svmash Posts: 4 Member
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    Bumping :love:
  • mdove3411
    mdove3411 Posts: 121 Member
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    Bump.
  • MagnumBurrito
    MagnumBurrito Posts: 1,070 Member
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    Love the bump
  • kianabj
    kianabj Posts: 6 Member
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    WOW!!!:love:
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
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    bump
  • laurenawolf
    laurenawolf Posts: 262 Member
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  • mscleo1115
    mscleo1115 Posts: 42 Member
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    Tagging this for inspiration!
  • bmayes2014
    bmayes2014 Posts: 232 Member
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    Amazing results!! This has me so pumped!! I was a bit disappointed in a 2lbs loss after a month of weight training and waking up at 4am to do it - this is so inspiring and motivational. Thanks, ladies!! I feel so accomplished when I add weights to my deadlifts and squats. I love lifting!
  • Shambree813
    Shambree813 Posts: 37 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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    Wow! Crazy transformation! Unbelievable abs... You're definitely an inspiration for women who feel like it's too late to have a better body.
  • giggitygoo
    giggitygoo Posts: 1,978 Member
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    Hungry skeleton mode-February
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    Curl bro mode (tfw no legs :frown: )
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    Nice.....
    Got some guns on you.

    I am SO JEALOUS of those arms! nice work! I'm 6 months in, and my arms will not increase. Probably didn't help that I couldn't lift a gallon of milk when I started.
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
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    See photo!! :bigsmile:

    Everyone looks awesome!!!
  • Shambree813
    Shambree813 Posts: 37 Member
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    I agree, you look amazing! I am just starting weights at 51, after losing 93 lbs, and my body is slightly smaller than your "before". I really dont know what to expect, I just know I need to challenge my body strength more than I am at this point. But your photos just gave me a great boost of inspiration and encouragement that I can achieve nice results too. A great thread, I love reading all of these!
  • Zoeeee_xx
    Zoeeee_xx Posts: 112 Member
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    Fantastic results. Everyone looks amazing!
  • pamperedhen
    pamperedhen Posts: 446 Member
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    My little results in 3 months with only 10 pound weights.
  • Lanet27
    Lanet27 Posts: 127 Member
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    bump!!
  • donnellyalynn
    donnellyalynn Posts: 22 Member
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  • giggitygoo
    giggitygoo Posts: 1,978 Member
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    My little results in 3 months with only 10 pound weights.

    Annnnnnd now I'm jealous of you too! Nice arms lady!

    I've been progressively increasing my weights, and have made no dang progress! I started with 5's (yeah i know) and progressed to the 35# curling bar or 15 pound dumbbells. Arms just got skinnier. ARGH
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
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