REAL MFP women, weight training Befores and Afters

Rae6503

Since people are saying black thong chick is photoshopped and we don't know her routine, lets post some of our own pictures and stores.

*I would also encourage people to understand that these are pictures of REAL MFP women. Lets refrain from comments like "She looks like a man." or "I don't want manly muscles". I understand that not all women like the muscular look and that's okay, and it's okay to express that opinion, but lets not be insulting.

EbbySoo

Bumping as I will post after I get semi dressed today. LOL. I'm wearing far too much plaid at the moment. I feel like a lumber jack. Inb4 she looks like a man!!

ironanimal

'Photoshopped!' comments infuriate me no end. Will be following this ^^

DixiedoesMFP

If someone could tell me how to post pics side by side, I would be happy to post my in progress pics, showing what weightlifting has done in just six weeks or so. But I'm technologically challenged on photo posting.

Rae6503

Alright, I'll go:





Routine:
I stared with New Rules of Weight Lifting for Women, Stage 1.
In Jan I switched to more of a body building routine, upper/lower body splits, compound movements followed by isolation moves. 3x8.
After these pictures were taken I switched to Strong Lifts 5x5 which I really like and recommend.
I'd do 20-30 minutes of low to moderate intensity cardio 2 to 3 times a week.

Diet:
During the time between these pictures I actually ate above my TDEE, between 2800-3500 calories. At least one gram protein per pound of lean body mass, so 125g (but with that many calories it's not hard to go way over that). At least 0.3 gram fat per pound of total body mass, so about 50g.

Rae6503

If someone could tell me how to post pics side by side, I would be happy to post my in progress pics, showing what weightlifting has done in just six weeks or so. But I'm technologically challenged on photo posting.

Do you have a photobucket account? You can make collages in there. Then when you copy and paste the images you have to change the IMG to lower case.

Yanicka1

Not as impressive as many here or as the lady in the other tread but it is my progress, my work and I am proud of it

before

037 by yanicka, on Flickr

After








Routine.
All 7 stages of the new rules of lifting for women.

Diet :
Eat between 1600 and 1900 calories. Try hitting 80-100g of protein a day.

currlygirrl

Bumping this to see more pictures. I recently started a heavy weight routine and don't have any pics to post but I LOVE to see women that have transformed themselves with weights and have a sculpted physique. That's what I'm aiming for!!!!

odusgolp

I shall be stalking this thread

AggieCass09

the pictures in the green sports bra are from p90x, the other pictures are from New Rules of Lifting for Women and now i'm doing crossfit...but that is a work in progress!

foster59803

You guys look awesome! I love the lady's on here that lift weights!

We need HoLLyZ82 to post her before/after... she looks better than the black thong girl! HA

bettyboop573

bump

lambertj

bump..........going to love this thread

Martucha123

bumping

infamousmk

Just here for the support. I can't wait to have decent before and afters to share!!!!

mes1119

bumping...

I can't wait to be able to show my results I just need to lower my BF% a little bit more...

HeidiMightyRawr

BUMP..

If I can find some decent pics I'll post. I don't have any "befores" as I started lifting way before MFP and I'm not really where I want to be yet (1/3rd of the way through cutting) but if I can find some that show progress I will

dane11235813

can't see pics.....bump for later.

GoldenGirl1979

BUMP!!

looking good ladies :flowerforyou:

dewgirl321

Bumping to see others' success. Wish I had taken before pics like all of you!

sheri02r

Bump!

Loko_Ino

Amazing!! You look great.


And Stronglifts 5x5 is a great program. I do it every spring and make huge gains. Last spring I did it and ended with benching 455lb squatting 405 and deadlifting 495, all in a 9 week program

Alright, I'll go:





Routine:
I stared with New Rules of Weight Lifting for Women, Stage 1.
In Jan I switched to more of a body building routine, upper/lower body splits, compound movements followed by isolation moves. 3x8.
After these pictures were taken I switched to Strong Lifts 5x5 which I really like and recommend.
I'd do 20-30 minutes of low to moderate intensity cardio 2 to 3 times a week.

Diet:
During the time between these pictures I actually ate above my TDEE, between 2800-3500 calories. At least one gram protein per pound of lean body mass, so 125g (but with that many calories it's not hard to go way over that). At least 0.3 gram fat per pound of total body mass, so about 50g.

wendyapple

i'll contribute to this after next week, whence some bikini pix might make an appearance. so, bumps for later.

AlexJourneyHall

Bump,

I'm on a weight training regimen now that is 7 stages and doesnt end till june. But I'd love to see the results of others

Mom0fTwo

bump

IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym

great idea, Rae! These are old and not as many as I know I have, the others must be on my laptop, but here's a start...






ETA: I started out in July 2011 120 pounds and 24% body fat and competed at 125 pounds and 18% body fat.

TaraFTMVA

the pictures in the green sports bra are from p90x, the other pictures are from New Rules of Lifting for Women and now i'm doing crossfit...but that is a work in progress!

Amazing! I love the transition and not in too much time! You look fantastic definitely inspiring!

CoryIda

Before:


After shedding 120-ish pounds doing mostly cardio with some strength training but not a whole lot:


After focusing primarily on strength training for about 3 months:





I do strength training about 3x/week and eat about 2300 calories/day and about 180 g protein on average.

kgordon7

BUMP

djkshdfd

Bumping as I will post after I get semi dressed today. LOL. I'm wearing far too much plaid at the moment. I feel like a lumber jack. Inb4 she looks like a man!!

Hahaha

Qarol

Here to support. I've got my befores...but only two weeks in, it's not time yet for any afters.