Females only - lifting/weight training results?
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Hi all you wonderful amazingly fit ladies,
Finally decided to bite the bullet and take the plunge toward heavy lifting. I had lost around 20 pounds with walking and calorie deficit only to put it back the moment I decided to loosen my dietary restrictions a little bit.In the past I had tried strong lifts but moments my arms start looking big( which I know is the fat on top of it) and the scale goes up I panic and I quit. But this time I will throw the scale and just be patient
So Anyways,I googled all the programmes suggested on this post and I wanted to start with all pro. Can someone please tell me if they have done this programme and if yes the results it has yielded and also send me a link so that I know it's the right one I am reading about???
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hey everyone, looking great! Keep up the good work!
I'm totally new to weight training. I never liked it, and spend hours in the gym doing only cardio. Ended up hating that too. A few months ago I started working out with FitnessBlender and bought some dumbells for their routines. I love using them!! Seeing your results from lifting weights, I bought heavier dumbells and eventually I hope to join some lifting programm in the gym to advance further. Can't wait to make some more progress!0 -
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In progress, but happy with results so far!
27 years old, 5'8"
SW: 265 December 3, 2015
CW: 223 April 19, 2016
1st GW: 197 and 24% BF then reassess
I have a large frame. My rib cage is huge fo real. My LBM is 148.
1273 calories/day
40% carb
30% fat
30% protein (112g/day)
Two sessions/week with a trainer (he's one of a kind!!!)
Two-week cycle of a mix of body weight, free weights, machines, kettle bells, Crossfit, and TRX.
Mon: legs
Tuesday: push or pull
Wednesday: pull or push
Thursday: legs
Friday: cardio
Saturday: push or pull
Sunday: recreational
Core every day!!!
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In progress, but happy with results so far!
27 years old, 5'8"
SW: 265 December 3, 2015
CW: 223 April 19, 2016
1st GW: 197 and 24% BF then reassess
I have a large frame. My rib cage is huge fo real. My LBM is 148.
1273 calories/day
40% carb
30% fat
30% protein (112g/day)
Two sessions/week with a trainer (he's one of a kind!!!)
Two-week cycle of a mix of body weight, free weights, machines, kettle bells, Crossfit, and TRX.
Mon: legs
Tuesday: push or pull
Wednesday: pull or push
Thursday: legs
Friday: cardio
Saturday: push or pull
Sunday: recreational
Core every day!!!
264.9
223.1
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Wow. Amazing job!1
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This was done slowly while in a deficit. ~35 pounds loss while weight lifting as main form of exercise13 -
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Key is: Lift HEAVY. Good luck!1
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These pictures are so motivating to look at you all look great!!0
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Hey all I have posted here before but I wanted to post a little update. I think it's cool to remember that once you hit a certain level of body fat, you can lift to really start creating the body you want.
I'm 5'4". In this picture I was starting around 163 on the top left, the next on the right I was around 133. Then I cut down to 128 to literally strip as much fat as I could off...then I bulked back up (purposely gaining fat and muscle) to 144 lbs.
I have lost a little fat, and am 137 on the bottom right. I can literally choose where I like my body best and they are all kind of fun. I know I'm not very thin right now but my butt looks a lot better than it did at 128. I'm also going through some stress with a recent breakup and have decided not to cut anymore at the moment.
I'll probably hang here and recomp for a bit since I'm pretty strong and enjoying food/the gym at the moment. If I want a little more definition, I'll cut again! There should be a bit more muscle under the fat.
Also a reminder that these are all flexed.
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arditarose you look amazing!!!!!! if you don't mind me asking what is your calorie goal is when you are cutting? I lift heavy weights 4-5 times a week (compound lifts) and although I feel like I am putting in the work the scales will not budge in almost 18 months despite eating 1500 calories and weighting (on a food scales) all my food and tracking everything!1
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