REAL MFP women, weight training Befores and Afters

erickirb

Can I ask how long it took you ladies to start seeing results?

My problem is just finding time. I go to the gym 3-5 times a week but that only to slide about 30-60minutes of cardio in. I dont have much more time than that!

Do this program instead of the cardio then. Cardio is good for endurance and Heart health but for losing weight you can achieve your required caloric deficit from diet alone, no need for cardio to lose fat; for weight loss cardio just allows you to eat more to achieve the same deficit.

Tiff587

You look incredible! What a difference! Your abs ROCK!!!

Thanks!! :flowerforyou: I had to step away from the scale since it refused to budge for so long... I think seeing the difference in pictures is way more rewarding than a number on the scale anyways.

ETA: I started seeing results in just under 2 months... but I FELT better and stronger only a week or two into the program!

Absolutely! I think with that with changes like that you never need to look at the scales. You look like you've lost stones, and your shape is incredible.

I can already see a slight change in my stomach and arms (they stop waving when I do now!) :laugh: I can't wait to post my after photos!

TayJoMama

Ladies who follow the New Rules of Weightlifting -- What kind of equipment does it require? A full gym, or just free weights?

New Rules of Lifting for women? How does that work?

New Rules of Lifting for Women is a book by Lou Schuler, Cassandra Forsythe, and Alwyn Cosgrove. It's promise? LIFT LIKE A MAN, LOOK LIKE A GODDESS.

The basic premise is that in order to truly change your body, you have to do real "heavy" lifting, not starve yourself, and that the focus should be on health and strength and the body you want will follow.

The book is broken down into sections on nutrition and exercise science to explain the ideas and philosophies about the program, especially to help you understand why lifting "barbie weights" isn't working and why you probably need to rearrange your macros (protien, carbs, fats) and eat more than 1200 calories a day to see a change. There is also a portion dedicated to suggested meals/plans, but I'm personally not using those. The last portion is a 7 stage workout program, designed to increase strength. It has descriptions and pictures of the moves, and is designed to be done 2-3 times a week for about 6 months in order to complete it.

I had a set back over my recent vacation, but I am about halfway through Stage 1, and I am already feeling way stronger! I can't wait to get back on track and complete this!

http://www.amazon.com/The-New-Rules-Lifting-Women/dp/1583333398/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332435741&sr=8-1

Thanks for the reply. can you do this at home with free weights?

aj_31

You all look amazing and I'd love to look like any one of you. Thanks for posting and giving me hope that all this lifting I've started to do will pay off in the long run.

Livin_Large

Do you all lift at the gym, or does anyone lift at home? I'd love to start, but not sure I have the time right now for the gym. I'm just starting to work out and I could get some weights for at home.

DarkAngellEyes

Do you all lift at the gym, or does anyone lift at home? I'd love to start, but not sure I have the time right now for the gym. I'm just starting to work out and I could get some weights for at home.

I started this program at home, but couldnt get too far with it since I didnt have the proper weights. They do offer alternate exercises you can do if you dont have all the equipment though.

Personally, I found I was changing up too many of the moves, and I really wanted to commit to doing it right so I just sucked it up and started doing it at the gym.

Do what feels right for you though! :flowerforyou:

marie_2454

I've heard about the New Rules of Lifting book, but didn't have a lot of interest in it. I have to say though, that after reading this thread and seeing everyone's pictures I'm really inspired and I just bought the book for my kindle! I'm going to start reading it on my breaks at work and hope to start lifting heavy once I finish moving in early April. You gals are all awesome and a great inspiration! Muscles are way sexy!

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!

well crap...all the "after" pictures are cut off...stupid photo bucket.

Here is a close up on my abs:



And my "after" picture taken on Monday with CrossFit results. Also, I ate vegetarian in all the above pictures, but Paleo in this one....Paleo is AWESOME!!!!

HoLLyZ82

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started around 165lbs got down to 125 and now im 17-17.5% BF weighing 135lbs- 5'4"

IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym

go Holly! Looking like aRockstar, gorgeous!!

odusgolp

started around 165lbs got down to 125 and now im 17-17.5% BF weighing 135lbs- 5'4"

As do I!! And can we ask what program you followed?

mandypooh2103

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mdh1127

Wow...the results are amazing!! This was a very exciting thread. Thank you all for posting.

iamfranniefierce

BUMP!

HoLLyZ82

started around 165lbs got down to 125 and now im 17-17.5% BF weighing 135lbs- 5'4"

As do I!! And can we ask what program you followed?

no program in particular. at first i just watched my calorie intake and did cardio. slowly started liftting heavy and now i lift and only do cardio...sometimes i also get to eat a crap ton of food. just keepin busy and pushing myself when things get too easy.

LorinaLynn

I you all!

I did pretty much cardio only from when I started on here in Dec. 2010 to July 2011. The only strength training I did then was 5# dumbbell and body weight stuff. In July, I started lifting at the gym, but not following any program. And since my gym kinda sucks as far as free weights go, I mostly do machines. When I have more disposable income, I want to join a real gym and switch to free weights. Or get my own for home use.





What I love most is that I'm about the same WEIGHT as I was in July when I started lifting. The scale is not king!





I wish I had a true "before" picture in my bikini. I gained weight after this photos was taken in the summer of 2010.

_JamieB_

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don't really have before and after, but this is today, so still working at it )

MFPAddict

no program in particular. at first i just watched my calorie intake and did cardio. slowly started liftting heavy and now i lift and only do cardio...sometimes i also get to eat a crap ton of food. just keepin busy and pushing myself when things get too easy.

I can't view your message board pics from work, but I am jealous of your bicep pic on your profile.

And I am a guy :sad:

astovey

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started around 165lbs got down to 125 and now im 17-17.5% BF weighing 135lbs- 5'4"

So damn wonderful.....

EmCarroll1990

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started around 165lbs got down to 125 and now im 17-17.5% BF weighing 135lbs- 5'4"

You, miss, are my inspiration. I want your body.

meeulk

Before - 133 lbs - 23% body fat



After - 129 lbs - 17% body fat

Oh my god... your abs! drool....

DAM_Fine

I have my After weightloss/Before lifting pics up on my profile and just started lifting this week. Think I'll post here in a month if the camera shows any noticeable difference and once a month after that.

kim_mc

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started around 165lbs got down to 125 and now im 17-17.5% BF weighing 135lbs- 5'4"

Awesome!!!! What else can I say??

What time frame is this?

SparkleShine

LOVE these!!!!! Thnks for posting everyone! So inspirational!

HoLLyZ82

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started around 165lbs got down to 125 and now im 17-17.5% BF weighing 135lbs- 5'4"

Awesome!!!! What else can I say??

What time frame is this?

i will be going at this for a year in a few more days... and THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH

megmay2591

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I can't wait to put my results up in a couple weeks! Starting weight training on Tuesday!

lrdavenport23

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enelira

ladies you r an inspiration.

DisneySkaGirl

Thanks for the reply. can you do this at home with free weights?

The book does include some modifications for the moves if you don't have access to a full gym, but I would say that it would be a little more difficult. As you get stronger, you're going to require more equipment (more weight plates etc) than you probably have. But if you don't mind adding some pieces to your home equipment, you can probably do many of the moves from home.

yoovie

before and after switching from just cardio to ST/lifting/circuit training