Don't get too muscular! Ugh!

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I find it incredibly odd when someone makes generalizations about what men like (especially other women's husbands!) when I see happy couples eveywhere in all sizes and shapes. Given the comments from men on this site, those that like strong women who lift heavy weights aren't exactly rare.

Even if they don't like lifting weights themselves it boogles my mind why anyone would discourage someone from doing a healthy activity! While looking attractive to our partners (or potential partners) is a big motivator, women should lift weights for other reasons including:

- resistance training is an excellent way to combat loss of bone mass, and it decreases the risk of osteoporosis
- in addition to helping with peak sports performance there is improved daily functioning to consider - all those squats will be the reason you can rise from your living room chair without using your arms when you are older
- as you increase strength and lean muscle mass, your body uses calories more efficiently
- like other forms of exercise it helps with better sleep and less stress

I guess women will always be more suspectible to comments about their appearance but to me telling a women to stop lifting heavy weights should not happen anymore then being told to stop drinking 8 glasses of water a day or stop eating vegetables.

runnerchick69

It always cracks me up when people say silly stuff like that but then it is usually the person who doesn't work out at all I have plenty of muscle and my husband thinks it is hot and so do I! It isn't just about the muscle though, it is about how strong I feel as I build muscle. Keep up the great work!

caesar164

I do cardio because I need to... But lifting is where I get my kicks! It feels so damn good!!

NataBost

I'm going to start doing another strength day. You look awesome girl! :drinker:

kdeaux1959

Peoples views of what's acceptable/not acceptable will always be subjective. The ONLY person one should be pleasing about their physique is themselves.

I second this.

This is probably like the teacher (colleague) who looked at me and told me that I had lost too much weight and that I was "emaciated"... Truth? At the time I had a BMI of about 29 and a body fat % of probably close to 30%... Yeah, that is pretty emaciated. But I do this for me and the only other person that has to be somewhat happy with it is my wife and she likes the new me so I'll keep pushing like I have...

bigblondewolf

Wow!

Your body is amazing. I cannot even understand where your coworker is coming from or saying. lol

You are a beauty that is for sure.

Thank you :flowerforyou:

I wholeheartedly second this! And I also have to ask, do you follow any specific program (eg. Strong Lifts) or is this something you've achieved through a combo of different things. Just asking because I would love to be that strong :happy:

DJ7203

Wow!

Your body is amazing. I cannot even understand where your coworker is coming from or saying. lol

You are a beauty that is for sure.

Thank you :flowerforyou:

I wholeheartedly second this! And I also have to ask, do you follow any specific program (eg. Strong Lifts) or is this something you've achieved through a combo of different things. Just asking because I would love to be that strong :happy:

Just through diet & exercise, I don't take any classes or work with a trainer. I focus on a different area each day for example Mondays I do back, Tuesdays triceps & chest, Wednesday legs, Thursday shoulders & biceps, Friday abs (my quickest/lightest workout) Saturday or Sunday legs again. I rest on either Saturday or Sunday depending on my work schedule. I also start out my morning 6 days a week with 30 mins of fasted cardio on my elliptical machine that I have at home, I also run sprints on the treadmill 3-4 days a week. Eating too much junk is what has made me "softer" these days, but I know if I can really stick to my diet & be consistent that I will reach my goals & maybe even surpass them.

DJ7203

Thanks again to everyone for all the positive feedback. It truly does just make me want to work harder. I'm more determined than ever!

AislingHunter

I hate that outdated view that women shouldn't have muscles or be strong! I read a study a couple of years ago that said that for the last while, women as a sex have become weaker than they have been in the last couple of thousand years, and I can see it to be honest. And with cases of sexual assault and domestic abuse climbing, I really don't understand why women don't want to be stronger!

Matiara

You look fabulous.

I've learned to just cut out the noise and do what fits my goals. I know how I want my body to look, I'm doing what needs to be done to facilitate that, and I'm the only one with a vote. I'm not going to alter my goals because another person thinks that it will be too much or not enough of whatever. Compliments are nice, but I am the only person who needs to be happy with the finished product.

sxynanaplay

you look amazing, i really thing muscle on women are awesome. I have been heavy lifting for about a month and i see huge results. i had a guy friend tell me "dont work your chest out too much" im like wtf does that mean!? Honestly weight lifting sculpts our bodies .

DJ7203

you look amazing, i really thing muscle on women are awesome. I have been heavy lifting for about a month and i see huge results. i had a guy friend tell me "dont work your chest out too much" im like wtf does that mean!? Honestly weight lifting sculpts our bodies .

It will, it gives our bodies the most amazing shape!

TikTokTee

It seems like this person is jealous of your body. I checked out your profile and pics and your body is SICK!

RaggedyPond

It seems like this person is jealous of your body. I checked out your profile and pics and your body is SICK!

Indeed