Strength training gave me big manly muscles! (or not)

CoryIda
CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
edited November 12 in Success Stories
My argument FOR strength training (I’ll let the pictures do most of the talking. I'm 5'10" btw):

Before (294 lbs, approximately 56% body fat):
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Now (156 lbs, approximately 22% body fat or maybe a little less):
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Here are my big “manly” muscles. :tongue:
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Replies

  • teagin2002
    teagin2002 Posts: 1,900 Member
    I don't see man, what I see on here is all woman!!!! you age strong, beautiful, and very sexy :love:
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    014.jpg

    This pic reminds me of:


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  • Loko_Ino
    Loko_Ino Posts: 544 Member
    wow...sexy!
  • bahacca
    bahacca Posts: 878 Member
    Great work!!!!
  • BruteSquad
    BruteSquad Posts: 373 Member
    Have I mentioned that you are......whatever word is beyond Awesome, that is the word I should have already mentioned in a sentence with your name.
  • snookumss
    snookumss Posts: 1,451 Member
    Good Job! :D
  • CallmeSbo
    CallmeSbo Posts: 611 Member
    You are ALL woman, i dont see no man in those pics. Did i mention how stunning you look?
  • utayah
    utayah Posts: 43
    Great job!!
  • SinIsIn
    SinIsIn Posts: 1,865 Member
    :heart:
  • tangal88
    tangal88 Posts: 689
    Way to go! You look amazing!
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    You look awesome. You've come so far. Your muscles are wonderfully sexy. And that last dress is super cute.
  • ElleOQuent
    ElleOQuent Posts: 429 Member
    Gorgeous. Simply amazing. :smooched:
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    <3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3
  • _GlaDOS_
    _GlaDOS_ Posts: 1,520 Member
    Love love love this! You look amazing. :heart:
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    Did you ever know...






    that you're my HEEERROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
  • MyFeistyEvolution
    MyFeistyEvolution Posts: 1,014 Member
    Bump because my work computer sucks donkey balls and I can't see the pics!!! :grumble:

    I do know though that you are amazing, Cory. Thanks for sharing :happy:
  • Meggles63
    Meggles63 Posts: 916 Member
    Gorgeous! I would kill for bulky manly muscle like yours!
  • Tamstar1985
    Tamstar1985 Posts: 334 Member
    rock those hot muscles, babe! you're my hero.

    this has me thinking i should post pics of my "manly muscles" :D
  • mamitosami
    mamitosami Posts: 531 Member
    OMG!! You are incredible!! You have accomplished so much and look totally fantastic! Thanks for sharing...
  • lickmybaconcakes
    lickmybaconcakes Posts: 1,063 Member
    When awesomeness is personified it embodies you!
  • BrettPGH
    BrettPGH Posts: 4,716 Member
    You'd hope this would end any fears women might have of bulking up. Because you my dear look great!
  • PercivalHackworth
    PercivalHackworth Posts: 1,437 Member
    Damn :o
    congrats!
  • greeneyed_beachgirl
    greeneyed_beachgirl Posts: 47
    I want to be just like you when I grow up! You look amazing!
  • Par8hed4life
    Par8hed4life Posts: 104 Member
    You look amazing!
    I love to see this too, as I am 5'9.5" (can't forget that 1/2")!

    One question, did you ONLY do strength training or did you incorporate cardio as well?
    I just started New Rules for Women on Tuesday (super sore) and have decided to cut my cardio for a while-or until my body doesn't hurt so bad!
  • nammer79
    nammer79 Posts: 664 Member
    amazingly sexy
  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member
    Hot stuff!
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    Thanks, guys. :)
  • california_peach
    california_peach Posts: 1,809 Member
    Puh-lease, may I be all muscly and manly like you. Puh-lease, with cherries on top!
  • HOSED49
    HOSED49 Posts: 642 Member
    you look fantastic! great job!
  • CaWaterBug8
    CaWaterBug8 Posts: 1,040 Member
    I am growing fonder and fonder of you everyday. Freaking fantastic muscles!!! :love: :love: :love:
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