Female, lifting, friends!

CallieM15
CallieM15 Posts: 910 Member
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Hi you guys! Im not new to MFP... But I've been MIA for a while, life got hectic. Anyway, Today I start lifting, with a trainer! Im doing a 3x a week hr long lifting sessions with her, to learn more about the lifting liftstyle (correctly). It would be cool to have more mfp female friend who lift and I can chitchat with!

Im active, young, female, short, enthusiastic, hate running, love swimming, live in the cold northern Alaska state, beautifully tan Hawaii chick. Ove the past year ive don't the cardio lifestyle, and lifting on my own. Im excited to start to learn how to realy gain muscle, lose fat, by lifting.

Any who, lets talk about this crazy life! :)
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  • kimazoo
    kimazoo Posts: 33 Member
    You can add me! I'm currently training for a half marathon but still strength train 2-3 times a week.
  • BeckiCharlotte13x
    BeckiCharlotte13x Posts: 259 Member
    I've just started strength training so i'd love to chat with you about it since I'm doing it on my own at the minute! We're already friends!
  • CallieM15
    CallieM15 Posts: 910 Member
    I've just started strength training so i'd love to chat with you about it since I'm doing it on my own at the minute! We're already friends!

    Yay! Yeah I start today. Im not 100% new to lifting, but lifting CORRECTLY im really excited for. I want to see what a trainer is going to recommend and challenge me with.
  • QueenMother14
    QueenMother14 Posts: 438 Member
    I just started working out with a trainer 2 weeks ago. Would love to also have a friend doing the same.
  • Jenky85
    Jenky85 Posts: 190 Member
    You can add me! I've been doing Stronglifts for 4 weeks now :)
  • EHisCDN
    EHisCDN Posts: 480 Member
    I've been doing stronglifts for about a month and a half now. I live the changes I've seen in my body and the sense of empowerment it gives me :).
  • loconnor466
    loconnor466 Posts: 215 Member
    Just started lifting myself! Had a session with a trainer last night to figure out my starting work weight, form and routine. I also am just finishing up reading "New rules of lifting for women" great book, highly recommend it!
    Would love more lifting friends!
  • OnceARnnr
    OnceARnnr Posts: 4
    Strength training is a priority on my list right now. I was previously a competitive distance runner, but even then I strength trained 2-3 days a week. I am in a new phase of training so I do circuit training and strength programs ranging 3-5 days a week and run 3 days. There are so many options that it helps keep me injury free, motivated and a positive state of mind.

    I was a personal trainer years ago and form was crucial. I've also taken seminar on Olympic lifting and proper form for body weight exercises these past 6 months.
  • youngestadult
    youngestadult Posts: 15
    Sure! I've been doing Stronglifts since last October but I still sometimes struggle with it because there's no certified weightlifting trainer at my gym.
  • nomorebingesgirl2014
    nomorebingesgirl2014 Posts: 378 Member
    Beginner at lifting ????
  • sunshinelively
    sunshinelively Posts: 249 Member
    Hi! Great to hear another female is getting into weight training. I've lifted weights on and off over the years and most recently have been at it about 6 months. Just found new rules of lifting for women (there's a group here for it, too) and am starting with stage 1. Feel free to friend me - psyched to convert some fat to muscle!
  • amberlykay1014
    amberlykay1014 Posts: 608 Member
    Feel free to add me too! I started strength training in August, but had to slow up in the winter. I'm lifting now again 2-3x / week doing Stronglifts.
  • phuckingbadasscutie
    phuckingbadasscutie Posts: 1,619 Member
    Feel free to add me. I'm about to start stage 3 of NROLFW.
  • dnamouse
    dnamouse Posts: 612 Member
    Add me if you like :smile:
    I'm working my way through Stage 3 of NROLFW at the moment with a little bit of body-weight stuff thrown in.
  • Maleficent0241
    Maleficent0241 Posts: 386 Member
    Sure! I started Stronglifts a little over a month ago.
  • JenCary123
    JenCary123 Posts: 9 Member
    I've been lifting now for about 8 weeks and I LOVE it! Just started carb cycling today- not sure I love that so much! LOL
  • md523083
    md523083 Posts: 37 Member
    I LOVE lifting. Please add me :) (and everyone else on here)
  • CallieM15
    CallieM15 Posts: 910 Member
    Thanks for the responses guys! Yesterday was my first session, and although I felt shakey after.. .I feel unsore today. =O!
  • SuperC_85
    SuperC_85 Posts: 393
    Im also looking for some chicks who lift as friends :)
    Anyone can add me
  • whizzlers
    whizzlers Posts: 101 Member
    Hey all - feel free to add me :)

    I completed stage one of NROLFW and have just started strong lifts! Loving the confidence it has given me and the changes I am seeing :)
  • TurboTam
    TurboTam Posts: 174 Member
    Feel free to add me. I competed in Olympic Powerliftng in the late 90's then switched over to bodybuilding but have taken the last year off from lifting and am now getting back into it. I love it, I should have never stopped but muscle has memory and I'm counting on that! LOL
  • annastasia_82
    annastasia_82 Posts: 940 Member
    Feel free to add me. I'm trying to loose weight but really enjoy lifting weights. My bf is always after me to use lighter weights and more reps, but I really love the heavy stuff. I try to have a balance. I love being strong. To hell with being wimpy. lol.
  • laineybz
    laineybz Posts: 704 Member
    I haven't started lifting yet but I am fairly soon! I have NROLFW so will start there. Otherwise, lifting is completely new and daunting to me. Feel free to add me anyone.
  • CallieM15
    CallieM15 Posts: 910 Member
    thANKS FOR THE SUPPORT GUYS! I THINK IVE ADDED YOU ALL, BUT FEEL FREE TO REQUEST ME IF YOU DIDNT GET ONE!
  • ashleearoha
    ashleearoha Posts: 165 Member
    Hey :) I am 21 and strength train nearly everyday, log it and log all my meals too. Feel free to add me and anyone else who wants too!
  • Chosenbrah
    Chosenbrah Posts: 9
    Hi I just joined the forum yesterday :)
  • Loralrose
    Loralrose Posts: 203
    Howdy! I just got back into strength training last week - doing stronglifts 5x5. My goal is to be the stronger than I've ever been before. It'd be great to have a lifting buddy!
  • MarisaShickel
    MarisaShickel Posts: 31 Member
    So excited to find this thread! :)

    I just started lifting two and a half weeks ago and I'm looking for some motivation from others who lift too. I finally realized that I was never going to look like I want with diet and cardio and that strength training was the key.

    I enjoy the friends I have on MFP but sometimes their food diary makes me cringe (no breakfast, fast food, donuts for lunch, ugh). I certainly am not perfect, but I'm looking for friends who are more like me. I am a hypocrite, my diary is private but I like looking at other people's diaries!

    I'm going to add all of you and feel free to add me if you see this after I post.
  • jadebuilding
    jadebuilding Posts: 90 Member
    Anyone can add me if they'd like! I'm 23, vegetarian, been lifting for 4/5 months now, currently working on NROL4W. :)
  • Punkatheartsin
    Punkatheartsin Posts: 3
    Hey everyone! 28, have a 9 month old. Was overweight before I got pregnant and actually lost weight during my pregnancy but baby came out healthy. Unfortunately I slowly started to gain the weight back again. A friend told me to start doing heavy weights and short reps. My faves:

    Deadlifts: Currently at 65 lbs
    Clean and press: Currently at 65 lbs
    Squats: own body weight, but I want to start adding weight.

    I was told if I built muscle first, then I could "shred" and do nothing but cardio and would get the results I wanted...lets see how it goes! Good luck all!

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