Examples for my Mother (50+ Women Only)

FrnkLft

I want some examples of women in their 50s+ who lift heavy and have changed their bodies, recently. I want to prove to my mother that she can do it, and that she can get results.

beachlover317

<---- I am 55 and I lift heavy (Stronglifts 5x5) 3 times a week. It's not what made me lose weight, but I am stronger because of it. Plus, I love feeling like a badass under a barbell. Tell your Mom to just try it.

FrnkLft

Great, thanks! How long did it take you?

Cmon, I know there are more women on here, post! lol

juliewatkin

I'm not 50 but will be 49 on Monday. Is that close enough?

I started in my 40s and have been lifting for 7 years and competing for over 5. You can look at my profile pictures. It's not recent though. It's been years. It's never too late to start.

I didn't start big. I started skinny and flat assed.

emjaycazz

helenjon752 is in her 60s and lifts heavy. She is really inspiring (I'll send her this thread).

helenjon752

Hey there as requested by emjaycazz here I am !
I am 63 and a granny of 5
I am small but I lift as heavy as I can. I have only been lifting since June but I have seen great results.
Tell your Mum to just have a go and tell her she will be strengthening her body and warding off osteoporosis too.
Good luck to her !

chrystenfo

In for findings! I have been in the same talk with my mom. She keeps thinking she has to hit the elliptical, but I know lifting would make a huge difference. My words keep hitting a wall so I am hoping your stories will help! I show her the usual threads, but own of women like her would be great!

FrnkLft

Thanks ladies, anyone else?