I'm Sexy and I Know It - My First Year of Strength Training
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Just a quick addition. I competed in my first powerlifting competition on Saturday and achieved a 235kg (517lb) total at 61.2kg bodyweight (big breakfast beforehand).
I won't promise the weights in the image match the top weights that I achieved but they were:
85kg squat (missed 90kg on depth, because my stance was too narrow)
50kg bench
100kg deadlift (10kg over my previous best... and it was EASY)
I was a little excited by making that lift... as that gave me the qualifying total for the British National Championships (in my weight class):
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^Oh my!
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I just started lifting and this is incredible! Thank you for sharing..you look amazing!0
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Congratulations. Your results are very inspiring.0
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You look amazing!!!!!! Love you in that pink dress, looking awesome!!!!0
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You look freaking GORGEOUS!! High five and a bear hug for your awesomeness!!0
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I was a little excited by making that lift... as that gave me the qualifying total for the British National Championships (in my weight class):
Yay you! Love this.0 -
great work!! I wish I started lifting when I was younger- I still enjoy it but cant lift too heavy or my back starts to have trouble. I love what it does to my body though so I do all I can until I know my back is going to give out!0
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wow...thats just awesome
I'm kinda a newbie to weights and have just started stage 2 of NROL4W. I have noticed differences too but I feel like such a weakling still...how did you keep motivated?
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It helps that I loved feeling strong from the very first day I took up weights, but focusing on the little wins makes it worth it.
I still work with a trainer sometimes (once a month in person, but he's always available on email) and he said once that only one workout in five will be amazing. One will be a total slog and three will be "meh".
Oh, and having a training buddy (or buddies) who you can have a laugh with really helps. I have my husband and I joined a strength club in my work gym who are amazing support.
I really should have done shout outs for Heather at the Strong for Life club, our trainer Greg, the fabulous sarauk2sf, the inspiring lorinalynn, the gang on NerdFitness and everyone on Eat, Train, Progress... and so many more!
I have been looking into NerdFitness. Glad you gave them a mention. And WHAT AWESOME RESULTS! You look strong, lean and like your hard work is paying off. So proud of -and inspired by- you!!0 -
Awesome job!!!!0
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You totally rock! Great job!0
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You did a great job!0
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AWESOMENESS!!! W00T!0
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Very nicely done!
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amazing thread!! great work you look amazing and fantastic on the power lift meet!!! that's double amazing!wow...thats just awesome
I'm kinda a newbie to weights and have just started stage 2 of NROL4W. I have noticed differences too but I feel like such a weakling still...how did you keep motivated?
pix x
It helps that I loved feeling strong from the very first day I took up weights, but focusing on the little wins makes it worth it.
I still work with a trainer sometimes (once a month in person, but he's always available on email) and he said once that only one workout in five will be amazing. One will be a total slog and three will be "meh".
Oh, and having a training buddy (or buddies) who you can have a laugh with really helps. I have my husband and I joined a strength club in my work gym who are amazing support.
I really should have done shout outs for Heather at the Strong for Life club, our trainer Greg, the fabulous sarauk2sf, the inspiring lorinalynn, the gang on NerdFitness and everyone on Eat, Train, Progress... and so many more!
I have been looking into NerdFitness. Glad you gave them a mention. And WHAT AWESOME RESULTS! You look strong, lean and like your hard work is paying off. So proud of -and inspired by- you!!
The nerds- we are awesome. come join us on the awesome side.0 -
What I did:
Lifted heavy.
Tracked my intake and TDEE
Ate like a pig - I make room for chocolate, ice cream and most importantly steak.
What I didn't do:
Starve
TL;DR Was always fat. Started lifting and IIFYM. Now size 10s (US 6) are too big other than in high end designer brands and I still eat like a total pig!
P.S. I'm entering my first powerlifting competition in February. I don't expect to win, but I love it!
And I look less like a man than I ever have!
Absolutely love these comments. You ROCK and LIFT and it shows. Happy anniversary!
And good luck in your next the competition, because I know there will be another one.0 -
You are amazing!! You look gorgeous - so toned and healthy!! You should be the MFP mascot! congrats to you :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:0
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I was a little excited by making that lift... as that gave me the qualifying total for the British National Championships (in my weight class):
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You look awesome
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