Females only - lifting/weight training results?
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Right....read a bit more at lunchtime and downloaded the 5x5 app on my phone....Bring it on!!0
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kimiuzzell wrote: »Good morning amazing ladies! I'm just starting to incorporate more weights into my week....previously have been doing more combat/bodypump/spinning classes only, but at almost 45, am wanting to up the ante a bit. Have had a peek at some of these posts and there are definitely some inspiring pictures. I'm 5ft 4 and 163lbs so not expecting to lose lbs as such, but do want to attack those bits that have decided that "middle age" is approaching fast!!
I'll be reading through more posts in my lunchbreak.....and very much looking forward to it! Thanks already
I am 47 and I did it.. I am still working on it.... There is HOPE FOR ALL THAT PICK UP THE WEIGHTS..
BTW, EVERYONE HERE IS SIMPLY FABULOUS AND GORGEOUS LADIES...!!!!! 0 -
kimiuzzell wrote: »Good morning amazing ladies! I'm just starting to incorporate more weights into my week....previously have been doing more combat/bodypump/spinning classes only, but at almost 45, am wanting to up the ante a bit. Have had a peek at some of these posts and there are definitely some inspiring pictures. I'm 5ft 4 and 163lbs so not expecting to lose lbs as such, but do want to attack those bits that have decided that "middle age" is approaching fast!!
I'll be reading through more posts in my lunchbreak.....and very much looking forward to it! Thanks already
I am 47 and I did it.. I am still working on it.... There is HOPE FOR ALL THAT PICK UP THE WEIGHTS..
BTW, EVERYONE HERE IS SIMPLY FABULOUS AND GORGEOUS LADIES...!!!!!
Thank you. I'm coming from a reasonable starting point I think. I'm planning on simply swapping my spin classes that I do on Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning before work for a 5x5 session. I can do my other classes in between and at weekends. I don't want to drop them all as I do quite enjoy them but I do accept I need to shift my focus if i want to be stronger. I'm a typical pear, although I'm becoming a bit more balanced in my top and bottom halves, so looking forward to developing killer hourglass curves!!
I already eat fairly well so whilst I am not going to stress about it, I shall be tweaking our meal planning as and when needed 1 -
You ladies (and your results!) never fail to further inspire me to continue lifting heavy!! Great job all.0
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Right....as a direct result of the inspirational photos on this thread, and the proof that women my age can lift, be strong and look a-ma-zing......I have done my first SL 5x5 workout before work this morning. "before" photos have been done and I will report back and hopefully be able to inspire someone in the way that you lot have inspired me!2
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kimiuzzell wrote: »Right....as a direct result of the inspirational photos on this thread, and the proof that women my age can lift, be strong and look a-ma-zing......I have done my first SL 5x5 workout before work this morning. "before" photos have been done and I will report back and hopefully be able to inspire someone in the way that you lot have inspired me!
Yeah! I am so excited for you! You will be very happy with the results!0 -
Ugh wish I knew how and what to do. It doesn't help that I am the worlds weakest woman lol like seriously I strain to lift my 3 year old and the most I've done is 25 pounds on any of the machines at the gym and I was dying0
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blkandwhite77 wrote: »Ugh wish I knew how and what to do. It doesn't help that I am the worlds weakest woman lol like seriously I strain to lift my 3 year old and the most I've done is 25 pounds on any of the machines at the gym and I was dying
Well then, you're going to love the results of weight lifting! You can start with Dumbbells and work your way up to the barbell. Just do all of the compound lifts with them. Make sure to increase the weight each time. Get the Stronglifts 5x5 app and just change the weight amounts. Only increase by a lb at a time.1 -
I just had a session with a new pt to check my form and he said I'm doing really well!!
I'm loving my newfound confidence that comes from lifting. Keep it up ladies!!! You're all doing great!!!!!0 -
KellyAnn1286 wrote: »
Everyone here looks so amazing! Love seeing all of you A** kicking women!
Holy crap, you look AMAZING! I want to be like you when I grow up 0 -
My little contribution. Don't have a before pic. This is on my way. So in a year this will be the before pic.
You all rock, dear girls, moms, women, sisters and daughters!!!!
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kimiuzzell wrote: »Right....as a direct result of the inspirational photos on this thread, and the proof that women my age can lift, be strong and look a-ma-zing......I have done my first SL 5x5 workout before work this morning. "before" photos have been done and I will report back and hopefully be able to inspire someone in the way that you lot have inspired me!
Congrats on your first SL5x5 workout! Can't wait to see your "after photos" 0 -
KellyAnn1286 wrote: »
Everyone here looks so amazing! Love seeing all of you A** kicking women!
Holy crap, you look AMAZING! I want to be like you when I grow up
You're making me blush pretty lady. Thanks!0 -
KellyAnn1286 wrote: »[
Congrats on your first SL5x5 workout! Can't wait to see your "after photos"
Thanks.....I can't wait to see them either!! Must be patient, must be patient, must be....aaarrggghhhh I want it NOW!!!!!
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Hi Ladies! I purchased the powerblocks, do you think that you can get just as good of a work out with Dumbbells as barbells? If your form is good, what is the difference? Thx 0
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leecha2014 wrote: »Hi Ladies! I purchased the powerblocks, do you think that you can get just as good of a work out with Dumbbells as barbells? If your form is good, what is the difference? Thx
You will eventually transition to the barbell because of constantly adding weight even if it's a lb at a time. Do goblet squats for squats. Google them they have videos.0 -
You will see a difference really fast, @kimiuzzell - seven weeks in and I'm quite amazed. I'd been lifting weights for a while, but kind of half heartedly and not increasing the weight much.
And in fact I have you, @fanncy0626, to thank for getting me started on stronglifts! I've been meaning to say, it was your amazing 'after' picture that made me think, man, I have to do this :-)0 -
And in fact I have you, @fanncy0626, to thank for getting me started on stronglifts! I've been meaning to say, it was your amazing 'after' picture that made me think, man, I have to do this :-)
Thank you so much! I am glad that I am able to inspire others like I have been inspired by the other people on this thread and other thread as well! Together we can do it!0 -
Well one thing I have picked up here is that it is a commitment of...a year or two to get the body-changing results. Not weeks or even months. And deficit eating as well. It is that mind-set for a long-term commitment that is needed.
Any comments/advice from post-menopause women? Very confusing time (in all ways!) w hormone changes. I started HRT, which has been SO helpful to help (not fix) sleep, mood, etc. But...we can't turn back the clock, bodies change and body chemistry changes HRT or no. A steady gain over the past few years, just can't seem to take it off. Decided to abstain from alcohol (difficult, I enjoy wine, and beer on game days!), need to step up the exercise - heavier weight training (I do an exercise class 4xweek), maybe invest in a trainer, take carbs out of the diet pretty completely - especially refined/processed anything. Anyone have experience, thoughts. advice?0 -
Well, I've seen distinct results, fast! I had already lost weight though, so the muscles do show more quickly I suppose.0
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Just needing to vent to my fellow woman lifters,iv been lifting for over a month ,have been feeling gud i lost 5lbs nd felt like i was looking better ,me and my husband had a kid free weekend so i did go over my calories but not to extremes so i wasnt to worried i get up this morning i gained back the 5lbs my pants are really tight today(they wer the big pants) and im sure everyone at some point has felt like ther husband is very lets say difficult to deal with,then i get to work thers a lady waiting for her apt. (Wich was not with me) who felt that the world turns when she tells it to! Aaaaaahhh im ready to kick somebody in the head!!!!
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Just needing to vent to my fellow woman lifters,iv been lifting for over a month ,have been feeling gud i lost 5lbs nd felt like i was looking better ,me and my husband had a kid free weekend so i did go over my calories but not to extremes so i wasnt to worried i get up this morning i gained back the 5lbs my pants are really tight today(they wer the big pants) and im sure everyone at some point has felt like ther husband is very lets say difficult to deal with,then i get to work thers a lady waiting for her apt. (Wich was not with me) who felt that the world turns when she tells it to! Aaaaaahhh im ready to kick somebody in the head!!!!
Sorry that happened to you! It probably is water weight gain or intestinal bloating. You would have had to eat an awful lot of food to put on 5 lbs of fat. Eat clean, drink your water and exercise as normal for a few days and then weigh yourself and I'm sure you will see a big difference!0 -
KristiMBrennan wrote: »Well one thing I have picked up here is that it is a commitment of...a year or two to get the body-changing results. Not weeks or even months. And deficit eating as well. It is that mind-set for a long-term commitment that is needed.
Any comments/advice from post-menopause women? Very confusing time (in all ways!) w hormone changes. I started HRT, which has been SO helpful to help (not fix) sleep, mood, etc. But...we can't turn back the clock, bodies change and body chemistry changes HRT or no. A steady gain over the past few years, just can't seem to take it off. Decided to abstain from alcohol (difficult, I enjoy wine, and beer on game days!), need to step up the exercise - heavier weight training (I do an exercise class 4xweek), maybe invest in a trainer, take carbs out of the diet pretty completely - especially refined/processed anything. Anyone have experience, thoughts. advice?
Hi! I'm going to be 58 years old next Monday and I am 4 years post menopausal. I never did HRT because of the side affects. I just suffered with the night sweats and hot flashes. I gained at least 70 pounds. I yo-yoed for the last 6 years. The last 4 months everything has subsided and am pretty well back to normal. Keep a calendar of your hot flashes. They usually happen when you would normally have had your period and last the same amount of time. At least then you would know when to dress in layers so that you can peel them off!
I joined MFP last October and that is when I started to monitor what I ate and increased my exercise. I started lifting in March and that is when my body really started to make noticeable changes. I do Stronglifts 5X5 and lost 24 inches total. Research stronglifts.com. I have the mobile app on my phone. I love lifting because of the results. Keep strength training. Make sure you are eating enough protein. Stay away from processed food, pop,sugar, and alcohol,( a small glass of red wine has it's own health benefits). Stay on this thread and other people will help and support you!1 -
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.
LOVE! I too am a crazy busy mom with 3 kiddos and go to the gym on my lunch break. I'm so happy to hear that this is possible!!!!! THANK YOU for posting!!!!!!!
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BTW,
There is a Stronglifts group here:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women
I mostly just lurk there, but its very inspirational and keeps me on track.0 -
KristiMBrennan wrote: »Well one thing I have picked up here is that it is a commitment of...a year or two to get the body-changing results. Not weeks or even months. And deficit eating as well. It is that mind-set for a long-term commitment that is needed.
Any comments/advice from post-menopause women? Very confusing time (in all ways!) w hormone changes. I started HRT, which has been SO helpful to help (not fix) sleep, mood, etc. But...we can't turn back the clock, bodies change and body chemistry changes HRT or no. A steady gain over the past few years, just can't seem to take it off. Decided to abstain from alcohol (difficult, I enjoy wine, and beer on game days!), need to step up the exercise - heavier weight training (I do an exercise class 4xweek), maybe invest in a trainer, take carbs out of the diet pretty completely - especially refined/processed anything. Anyone have experience, thoughts. advice?
I did HRT for 10 months 9 years ago and stopped it. All the symptoms except insomnia went away on their own. I have been weight training since May. Lost about 28 lbs and it definitely is not going fast. However, I am so much stronger and in shape. I love it! Lost 7.5" from my waist and even after 6 months training (almost every day) the muscle definitions already start to show all over my body. And as true health benefits go, my heart rate is lower and I sleep like a baby again. The insomnia is gone. Good diet is super important. Largely decreased eating/drinking dairy; eating bread, drinking alcohol (love cocktails), and increased protein. I don't take any vitamins, but I have a scoop of strawberry flavored whey protein to supplement my diet almost every day.0 -
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Fantastic job shrinking your tummy and getting definition ! I'm Very inspired to get going on weight training !KristiMBrennan wrote: »Well one thing I have picked up here is that it is a commitment of...a year or two to get the body-changing results. Not weeks or even months. And deficit eating as well. It is that mind-set for a long-term commitment that is needed.
Any comments/advice from post-menopause women? Very confusing time (in all ways!) w hormone changes. I started HRT, which has been SO helpful to help (not fix) sleep, mood, etc. But...we can't turn back the clock, bodies change and body chemistry changes HRT or no. A steady gain over the past few years, just can't seem to take it off. Decided to abstain from alcohol (difficult, I enjoy wine, and beer on game days!), need to step up the exercise - heavier weight training (I do an exercise class 4xweek), maybe invest in a trainer, take carbs out of the diet pretty completely - especially refined/processed anything. Anyone have experience, thoughts. advice?
I did HRT for 10 months 9 years ago and stopped it. All the symptoms except insomnia went away on their own. I have been weight training since May. Lost about 28 lbs and it definitely is not going fast. However, I am so much stronger and in shape. I love it! Lost 7.5" from my waist and even after 6 months training (almost every day) the muscle definitions already start to show all over my body. And as true health benefits go, my heart rate is lower and I sleep like a baby again. The insomnia is gone. Good diet is super important. Largely decreased eating/drinking dairy; eating bread, drinking alcohol (love cocktails), and increased protein. I don't take any vitamins, but I have a scoop of strawberry flavored whey protein to supplement my diet almost every day.
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KristiMBrennan wrote: »Well one thing I have picked up here is that it is a commitment of...a year or two to get the body-changing results. Not weeks or even months. And deficit eating as well. It is that mind-set for a long-term commitment that is needed.
Any comments/advice from post-menopause women? Very confusing time (in all ways!) w hormone changes. I started HRT, which has been SO helpful to help (not fix) sleep, mood, etc. But...we can't turn back the clock, bodies change and body chemistry changes HRT or no. A steady gain over the past few years, just can't seem to take it off. Decided to abstain from alcohol (difficult, I enjoy wine, and beer on game days!), need to step up the exercise - heavier weight training (I do an exercise class 4xweek), maybe invest in a trainer, take carbs out of the diet pretty completely - especially refined/processed anything. Anyone have experience, thoughts. advice?
It's slow and it's not. At the beginning, you gain strength very quickly, and I felt like I felt and looked somewhat better almost immediately. But for a truly muscular-looking physique, you can either do bulk-and-cut cycles (which doesn't appeal to me personally) or just be dogged about it. I switched from dumbbells to barbells at the end of January and I look pretty different now (in the mirror and in photos). More importantly, I feel different. Being strong has so many benefits beyond looking good (not that I'm so high-minded--I flex in the bathroom mirror just as much as the next person). If you're fixated on the number on the scale, you won't get a lot of satisfaction from it when lifting, but it also tends to get less important as you have other numbers to occupy your mind. I don't know who told you that you MUST eat at a deficit--it all depends what your goals are.
I'm 49 and (knock wood) I think I'm post-menopausal. No HRT due to family history. Hot flashes were intense, and I will say that I noticed while lifting I would often have a hot flash. (Mine tend to come on in stressful situations, and I guess you're stressing out your body.) But lifting usually lowers your body fat, and lower body fat can make your periods go away. I felt as if it helped me tip over from perimenopause to full-on menopause, but nobody really knows.0
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