Another female heavy lifting NSV
MissGamerGirl
Posts: 187 Member
A month ago, I started Stronglifts 5x5 and have never looked back. Best decision I have ever made for myself. I'll spare you the long story and details until my final "before & after" success story that I'll post a few months from now. 
My clothes were fitting looser, and my friends were telling me that I looked slimmer. I didn't believe it until today when I was brave enough to drag out one of my "before" photos (THANK GOD I took them!) and compared myself from a photo taken today, side by side.
Take note of what the scale says. The scale is not saying that I look slimmer...but I do. The scale does not tell me that I have an abdominal wall forming, a lift in my butt, and an overall tight appearance. A couple of days ago I was considering scaling my calories back because I thought I wasn't progressing in fat loss.
No. I will keep my 2000 calorie intake and enjoy the ride. The scale can STFU.
My clothes were fitting looser, and my friends were telling me that I looked slimmer. I didn't believe it until today when I was brave enough to drag out one of my "before" photos (THANK GOD I took them!) and compared myself from a photo taken today, side by side.
Take note of what the scale says. The scale is not saying that I look slimmer...but I do. The scale does not tell me that I have an abdominal wall forming, a lift in my butt, and an overall tight appearance. A couple of days ago I was considering scaling my calories back because I thought I wasn't progressing in fat loss.
No. I will keep my 2000 calorie intake and enjoy the ride.
The scale can STFU. 0
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That's a crazy difference for such a short time frame. Wow. Congrats.0
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Thank you for this!! I started Stronglifts 5x5 a week ago so great to see your results congratulations!! 0
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That's amazing in only a month - definite smoothing of the love handle area too!0
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Those are great results!! Keep up the good work!0
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Starting on Monday and it's great to see this as inspiration. Awesome work, lady!0
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Great Job!0
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That is awesome!!! I have been doing Stronglifts 5x5 for 2 months now and loving it!0
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Great work there dear!!! Photos are always a good idea!
Good luck in your continued fitness goals!!0 -
I love your post! I started working out with kettlebells a couple of months ago. A few days ago I was considering cutting my calories as well because I thought I wasn't progressing (weight scale stands still), until I compared myself now to a month ago. Then I realized that there's definitely a visible difference
Congratulations!0 -
Congrats on your success so far. I started a couple of days after you. I committed not to compare results until end of march. But i am feeling so many positive changes. I'm hoping to see results like yours.
Keep up the great work!0 -
A month ago, I started Stronglifts 5x5 and have never looked back. Best decision I have ever made for myself. I'll spare you the long story and details until my final "before & after" success story that I'll post a few months from now.
My clothes were fitting looser, and my friends were telling me that I looked slimmer. I didn't believe it until today when I was brave enough to drag out one of my "before" photos (THANK GOD I took them!) and compared myself from a photo taken today, side by side.
Take note of what the scale says. The scale is not saying that I look slimmer...but I do. The scale does not tell me that I have an abdominal wall forming, a lift in my butt, and an overall tight appearance. A couple of days ago I was considering scaling my calories back because I thought I wasn't progressing in fat loss.
No. I will keep my 2000 calorie intake and enjoy the ride. The scale can STFU.
this is exactly the right threads people should read and promote so new people on here can pick up something valuable when starting up their fatloss journey... YOU JUST CANT STARVE YOURSELF and expect to loose all the bodyfat... CONGRATS on your success OP... this goes to show you are gaining lean mass and burning fat.0 -
Nice work!0
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It's amazing what a month can do. In a month I have bigger arm muscles (profile pic) and I haven't measured my waist yet but I think it's down almost an inch based on the way my clothes fit.0
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Awesome job! What a difference a month can make!0
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Excellent progress!!0
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Great Progress...congrats.0
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This is just what I needed to see. I've been pissed about the scale not moving but this has given me so much encouragement. Thank you. You look awesome by the way.0
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Wow! That's a pretty big difference for a 1 lb loss.
And 2000 calories rocks! You will see results and the way you're doing it is healthier than most.0 -
Yeah, you doing it right.0
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Heavy lifting rocks!! I'm about 8 weeks in on Stronglifts (about at my max, though), and inches are FALLING off my body - 7 inches overall in about 2 months. Keep it up - you look great!!0
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I love this! You're looking great. Keep it up. Can't wait to see your results in a few months.0
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This is awesome. I hope to see results like this!0
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This is pure awesome! :drinker: :flowerforyou:
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very cool!0
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This is just what I needed to hear! I'm doing heavy lifting and have "only" lost 9 lbs. in 8 weeks but I'm noticeably tighter and more toned. Thanks for the inspiration.0
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Thank you SO MUCH everyone!
I'm ecstatic that this has helped some of you. It has helped me, too. Now I don't have to be so neurotic about wondering if I'm doing all the right things or not!0 -
This is pure awesome! :drinker: :flowerforyou:
This is hilarious! LOL0 -
YAY! You've joined the dark side ;D Great job!0
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well done!0
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Nice work. 5x5 is an excellent program to use.0
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