REAL MFP women, weight training Befores and Afters

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  • MrsLVF
    MrsLVF Posts: 787 Member
    I'm loving it! Great motivational pictures.
  • 1RareJewel
    1RareJewel Posts: 440 Member
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  • tumblingtumbleweed
    tumblingtumbleweed Posts: 23 Member
    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
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    037 by yanicka, on Flickr

    After

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    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.

    Proud you should be!!! Look at your abs, you're killing it girl.
  • nammer79
    nammer79 Posts: 664 Member
    (bump)
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Oh and they don't have to be "Before and After". I'm not done with my "After". They can be "Before and Current". Or, if you don't have any "Befores" just post the "Afters".
  • TrophyWifeSass
    TrophyWifeSass Posts: 490 Member
    Posting these is hard for me, I still have a way to go but I have to say I am amazed at how my body is changing since I started picking up heavy things. I am 5' 9" and weigh 152. I can wear a size 4 and in the Feb pic I was wearing a 6, I only lost like 2 pounds in that time frame. I Strength Train 3 times a week doing compound lifts, I recently could squat 155 and that makes me smile. I eat 1700-2300 a day and I love my confidence. I feel so strong it is amazing.

    I love all the women on this thread, you guys give me the motivation to keep on keeping on.
    Good Girls Tone, Bad Girls Lift.
    We are Bad Girls.


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    crap too big, I'll try again
  • hennyben
    hennyben Posts: 313 Member
    Before:
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    After shedding 120-ish pounds doing mostly cardio with some strength training but not a whole lot:
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    After focusing primarily on strength training for about 3 months:
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    I do strength training about 3x/week and eat about 2300 calories/day and about 180 g protein on average.

    OMG Amazing! You are my hero!!
    I've been running now for a while but have just ordered the New Rules of Lifting for Women and can't wait to start!
  • MrsRipdizzle
    MrsRipdizzle Posts: 490 Member
    I can't wait to share mine one day!! I hope this thread keeps growing...love this!!
  • kennethmgreen
    kennethmgreen Posts: 1,759 Member
    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.
    You look great. Your shoulders and arms are fantastic, and you've changed the shape of your butt. The most amazing thing to me, though, is your calves. What a difference! Great progress in just six months.

    Great thread. All of you are inspiring. I love how women's shoulders and backs respond to lifting. I'm buying my wife New Rules for Women.
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    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.
    You look great. Your shoulders and arms are fantastic, and you've changed the shape of your butt. The most amazing thing to me, though, is your calves. What a difference! Great progress in just six months.

    Great thread. All of you are inspiring. I love how women's shoulders and backs respond to lifting. I'm buying my wife New Rules for Women.

    Okay.... I have to admit. I wasn't really flexing anything in September, and I was flexing in Feb, which means standing on my toes a bit...
  • cbear017
    cbear017 Posts: 345 Member
    All of you ladies look fantastic. This is really motivating. The other thread really bothered me with lots of people's "she's too manly for my liking" comments. I love muscles on women.

    Since I didn't have a ton to lose I haven't noticed as much of a change but I will post my before/after pics in a month or so...lol.

    Keep up the great work!

    It looks like Ipuffyheart competes in Bikini but are there any other women looking to get into competition? I've been seriously thinking about Bikini after I've been training for a year (currently at 5 months of lifting).
  • saverys_gal
    saverys_gal Posts: 808 Member
    Bumping for the awesomeness!
  • BondBomb
    BondBomb Posts: 1,781 Member
    Ladies your are an inspiration.
  • mes1119
    mes1119 Posts: 1,082 Member
    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...

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

    Holy cow, you are inspirational!
  • MyFeistyEvolution
    MyFeistyEvolution Posts: 1,014 Member
    Bump!
  • cyncetastic
    cyncetastic Posts: 165
    Before - 133 lbs - 23% body fat
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    After - 129 lbs - 17% body fat
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  • Mandakat17
    Mandakat17 Posts: 105
    bump
  • ygrad2001
    ygrad2001 Posts: 230
    Awesome job ladies!!!
  • IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym
    IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym Posts: 5,573 Member

    Holy cow, you are inspirational!

    :blushing: thank you kindly :blushing:
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
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  • sjkcarter
    sjkcarter Posts: 417 Member
    This is totally inspirational. :wink: What I want to know is what are some of the protein rich foods people are eating?
  • MFPAddict
    MFPAddict Posts: 2,069 Member
    Since people are saying black thong chick is photoshopped

    I seem to miss all the drama. :grumble:
  • inetgirl
    inetgirl Posts: 174 Member
    Everyone is looking great! I cannot wait till I post some pictures. I just started so it will take some time. But the motivation here is awesome!
  • IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym
    IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym Posts: 5,573 Member
    Since people are saying black thong chick is photoshopped

    I seem to miss all the drama. :grumble:



    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/534651-women-what-weight-training-does-to-your-body
  • hnsaunde
    hnsaunde Posts: 757 Member
    Bump
  • ConnieB1979
    ConnieB1979 Posts: 239 Member
    :wink: BUMP!!!! I cant wait to be able to share my own success! Thank you for the inspiration
  • _JamieB_
    _JamieB_ Posts: 417 Member
    Nice work ladies!!! Looking fantastic, such an inspiration!!!
  • marywanoKC
    marywanoKC Posts: 176
    Before - 133 lbs - 23% body fat
    photo-7.jpg


    After - 129 lbs - 17% body fat
    6022dcc9.jpg

    Whew, girl, those ABS! Nice job!
  • MFPAddict
    MFPAddict Posts: 2,069 Member
    Since people are saying black thong chick is photoshopped

    I seem to miss all the drama. :grumble:



    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/534651-women-what-weight-training-does-to-your-body

    I saw that thread yesterday but missed the part about photoshopped.
  • Wen37
    Wen37 Posts: 218 Member
    Bump for later :)
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