OMG please help me.

I_Will_End_You

<--- lifts weights and not nearly as muscular as I'd like to be. I don't think I look muscular at all, actually.

Those girls on the Jillian Michaels DVDs likely didn't get bodies like that by just doing Jillian workouts.

MireyGal76

Someone's probably already said this but if you are a woman, you cannot possibly get big and bulky like men. (Unless you take some steroids) You do not have the testosterone to build big bulky muscles.

Weight lifting for women is essential for things like building bone mass (and avoiding osteoporosis later in life).

Which lends itself to an interesting question for me then...

As a woman with PCOS, my tests showed that I have two and a half times the typical testosterone level for women. Does this increase the likelihood of me bulking up if I lift weights?

Even IF you do bulk faster than normal... it still doesn't happen overnight. Watch your progress in the mirror and stop when you get happy with where you are.

skullshank

wanted to add another thread by inspirational friend of mine: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/971636-my-story-of-sweet-revenge-pics

Ophidion

wanted to add another thread by inspirational friend of mine: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/971636-my-story-of-sweet-revenge-pics

and this...

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/987513-lifting-is-the-most-horrible-thing-to-a-woman-since-twiggy

oh I miss taunto :sad:

jlneibauer

I don't want to look like this:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vUcI9e_4KUM/Txk9D_1wsWI/AAAAAAAARdc/zgDU5ubaoko/s1600/Jamie+Eason+2.jpg



I want to look like this:

http://cdn.blisstree.com/files/2011/07/ana-sofia.jpg

jlneibauer

<--- lifts weights and not nearly as muscular as I'd like to be. I don't think I look muscular at all, actually.

Those girls on the Jillian Michaels DVDs likely didn't get bodies like that by just doing Jillian workouts.

Your body looks awesome Not super muscular, just in really great shape!

spickard34

You won't explode into some muscle machine just from lifting heavy.

Lift heavy, eat right. Repeat & continue.

I agree with this guy. It is 90% diet this whole losing weight thing.

deksgrl

Someone's probably already said this but if you are a woman, you cannot possibly get big and bulky like men. (Unless you take some steroids) You do not have the testosterone to build big bulky muscles.

Weight lifting for women is essential for things like building bone mass (and avoiding osteoporosis later in life).

Which lends itself to an interesting question for me then...

As a woman with PCOS, my tests showed that I have two and a half times the typical testosterone level for women. Does this increase the likelihood of me bulking up if I lift weights?

I doubt it since men have like 20 times the amount a woman has.

jlneibauer

I don't want to look like this:

That's what I thought--you don't want a very defined look, so you're looking at Jamie in a cut.

This is her other times:




It really is about body fat percentage, not getting too muscular.

Ok yea I see what you're saying...Well how do I start this? Can I lift heavy at home? I hate lifting at the gym with those creep men that stare.

skullshank

wanted to add another thread by inspirational friend of mine: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/971636-my-story-of-sweet-revenge-pics

and this...

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/987513-lifting-is-the-most-horrible-thing-to-a-woman-since-twiggy

oh I miss taunto :sad:

good call! that thread is fantastic!

i miss him too, buddy. *sigh*

one more from another badass pal: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1090814-one-year-can-change-your-life-pic-heavy

and here's her blog entry breaking it all down: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/fivethreeone/view/how-did-i-workout-570888

hearthemelody

Ok yea I see what you're saying...Well how do I start this? Can I lift heavy at home? I hate lifting at the gym with those creep men that stare.

I bought a weight set on Amazon for less than $70, though I did have to get a longer barbell as the one it came with was super short.

Great for starting out!

SezxyStef

You won't explode into some muscle machine just from lifting heavy.

Lift heavy, eat right. Repeat & continue.

This. NO woman is going to get that muscular look very easily. Takes a lot of work and possibly steroids or testosterone or years of bulking and cutting.

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I lift and I am not "muscular"...I am getting less squishy.

BamaBreezeNSaltAire

wanted to add another thread by inspirational friend of mine: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/971636-my-story-of-sweet-revenge-pics

and this...

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/987513-lifting-is-the-most-horrible-thing-to-a-woman-since-twiggy

oh I miss taunto :sad:

ALL of this!

jlneibauer

You won't explode into some muscle machine just from lifting heavy.

Lift heavy, eat right. Repeat & continue.

This. NO woman is going to get that muscular look very easily. Takes a lot of work and possibly steroids or testosterone or years of bulking and cutting.

x1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

I lift and I am not "muscular"...I am getting less squishy.

what exercises do you do and how much weight do you lift? I guess I just want to know where I can get a routine?

hearthemelody

People will recommend that you start with the book Starting Strength.

Do that if you like text books.

If not, Watch a video and do as they do, I guess.

Sunshine2plus2

Well I do Richard Simmons, I love him! No other suggestions bc his tapes are the only ones that have worked for me!

hearthemelody

People will recommend that you start with the book Starting Strength.

Do that if you like text books.

If not, Watch a video and do as they do, I guess.

You know what, don't do that. You could hurt yourself. GO READ, then watch, then slowly do!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/929012-for-those-starting-out-in-bodyweight-weights

jlneibauer

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hearthemelody

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I guess I am confused as to what more advice you would like?

deksgrl

Starting Strength, Strong Lifts, New Rules of Lifting for Women, Nia Shanks. Any of those would be a good place to start. I bought used weights on Craigslist, a couple of barbells, dumbbells and weights, plus my BF found some of his old equipment which included a bench. And I bought a chin up bar that goes up in the door way.

jlneibauer

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I guess I am confused as to what more advice you would like?

Just trying to get the opinions I can.

hearthemelody

Starting Strength, Strong Lifts, New Rules of Lifting for Women, Nia Shanks. Any of those would be a good place to start. I bought used weights on Craigslist, a couple of barbells, dumbbells and weights, plus my BF found some of his old equipment which included a bench. And I bought a chin up bar that goes up in the door way.

EXCELLENT advice.

skullshank

one more from another *kitten* kickah!!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/978816-strong-and-free

jlneibauer

Thanks for all your help

jlneibauer

one more from another *kitten* kickah!!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/978816-strong-and-free

Thank you for all your posts.

MireyGal76

one more from another *kitten* kickah!!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/978816-strong-and-free

Thank you :blushing:

BarbellCowgirl

what exercises do you do and how much weight do you lift? I guess I just want to know where I can get a routine?

Buy the book New Rules of Lifting for Women. It's full of info and he provides a great starting routine.

I started lifting 18 months ago. Lost 38lbs and have completely transformed my shape to a more feminine silhouette. I am far from bulky. I do get called "skinny" a lot and "fit", but never "bulky".

usmcmp

I am a natural bodybuilder. My friends have shared my story (the story of revenge). I've been training to gain muscle for the past 2 years. I am tiny for the bodybuilding industry.

This is how I managed my transformation: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1161603-so-you-want-a-nice-stomach


Here is what I look like on stage.

Here is what I looked like two weeks before that picture:


Here is what I looked like in the beginning:

skullshank

I am a natural bodybuilder. My friends have shared my story (the story of revenge). I've been training to gain muscle for the past 2 years. I am tiny for the bodybuilding industry.

This is how I managed my transformation: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1161603-so-you-want-a-nice-stomach


Here is what I look like on stage.

Here is what I looked like two weeks before that picture:


Here is what I looked like in the beginning:

said it before and i'll say it again (and again and again...)
your transformation is nothing short of AMAZING.

Pipsg1rl

Have you considered body weight strength training instead of "weight lifting?"

I'm the opposite of you however. I want to look like Jamie Eason on a normal day. And if I could look like her on a competiton day that would be teh awesomeness! I saw some pics of her recently, she just had a baby and STILL looks amazing -- but softer.

There are also programs that help create more "lean" than "big."

<--I want to be SheHulk.