Looking for friends that lift

NancyNiles

I'm trying to shed 80 lbs that I gained over the last 3 years (thyroid tumor and removal last year), and about 20 that I put on slowly over the 20 years before that.

On the advice of my doctor, I am following a strength training program, but have found most of my "girlfriends" are all doing a lot of cardio stuff and eating bare minimum calories or less!!

I'd like to have a support center that includes some more lifters because they (usually) subscribe to the philosophy of fat loss through resistance training and raising metabolism. I'm not interested in endurance exercises that bore me to death, or dieting so strictly that I lose just as much muscle mass as I'm trying to build.

In other words, I'm less concerned with how many calories I'm burning at the gym, as I am about building muscle to burn calories the other 23 hours a day.

But I'm very new to this, learning as I go, and could use some lifters who I can turn to for their thoughts and support.

Thanks!!

ldytaz

I do strength training 4 days a week and boot camp the other 2. I started adding weight training about 2 months ago

NancyNiles

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jesusHchris

This site does seem to be heavily focused on cardio training and weight loss. Feel free to add me, I'm also interested in friends who are lifting and particularly looking to add weight.

NancyNiles

This site does seem to be heavily focused on cardio training and weight loss. Feel free to add me, I'm also interested in friends who are lifting and particularly looking to add weight.

Well, I'm certainly not looking to add weight, but I'm less focused on the scale as I am in my overall health and shape, which if all the moons line up right, will result in weight loss for me, and weight gain for you

jesusHchris

Well, I'm certainly not looking to add weight, but I'm less focused on the scale as I am in my overall health and shape, which if all the moons line up right, will result in weight loss for me, and weight gain for you

Sounds good. I'll just take those pounds that you are shedding, please.

mandasimba

Hey there, love to lift and despiese cardio! (also love to eat ) I'm just about to start the 5x5 program. Feel free to add me, love new friends with similar goals

NancyNiles

I just picked up a copy of the New Rules of Lifting for Women, which as it turns out are pretty much the same as for men. It seems that while we are different genders, we are actually the same species (don't tell my husband I said so!).

mgmlap

there is a group on here called new rules of lifting for women... check it out..

jenaissance

I'm a newbie lifter, just started strength training at the beginning of the month. I do it every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning, and I'll be moving up to more days in another few weeks. Taking it slow, because of a back injury. I'm not too concerned with calories, because I try and eat clean and stay energized.

NancyNiles

there is a group on here called new rules of lifting for women... check it out..

Very cool. Found it. Thank you. Not sure I can do the whole plan to the letter. Especially the nutrition plan. I have a family that will go all out rebellion on my *kitten* if I change their diet any more than I already have. They're being really good about the healthy foods and low-cal substitutions, etc. But any more and they'll start picketing in my kitchen, lol.

lizard053

Hey! I'm a newbie lifter! Going to be doing NROLFW this summer. I'm in the middle of training for a 5k in May. I just love the feeling that lifting gives me! I'm always up for adding new friends here!

NancyNiles

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Tiff587

I'm new to lifting, and I'm loving it!!!!

Feel free to add me, i'm following a good programme at the min and I def eat! I have quite a few girls and guys on my friend list who lift as well.

:flowerforyou:

James4784

I've always had my best weight loss through lifting weights (a few years ago now). I lost about 3inches on my waist and my strength almost doubled but my weight stayed the same and i didn't bulk up, just toned up. Just trying to get back into it again now! I have just finished reading the 'new rules for lifiting for men'

Feel free to add me.

NancyNiles

I've been reading in New Rules for Women that the rules are roughly the same for both sexes. The way our muscles react and grow is different, but the author said the workouts are actually tougher for the women than the men because, he said "You can take it." You meaning women. He thinks we're tougher. I don't know if he believes that, or if it sells books, but I've long believed that anyone who can push a baby the size of a watermelon through a hole the size of a grape and live to tell the tale, can do anything an man can do!!

fugaj01

I am a new lifter too, would love more friends too! sending you and invite. anyone else, new or seasoned, please add me too! i could use all the help i can get! :smooched:

jamiesadler

I am in my 2nd month of lifting. I am using the new rules of lifting for women and I love it.

Faintgreeneyes

I am just getting into lifting- have a session with a trainer tomorrow to help get me on track! Feel free to add me if you want.

jamiesadler

I just picked up a copy of the New Rules of Lifting for Women, which as it turns out are pretty much the same as for men. It seems that while we are different genders, we are actually the same species (don't tell my husband I said so!).

I am doing this one as well and its wonderful youll love it

Articeluvsmemphis

:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :flowerforyou: you've got it.

while i love cardio, I love strength and I love eating like a human, I'll friend request you. message me anytime you need to

fugaj01

I've been reading in New Rules for Women that the rules are roughly the same for both sexes. The way our muscles react and grow is different, but the author said the workouts are actually tougher for the women than the men because, he said "You can take it." You meaning women. He thinks we're tougher. I don't know if he believes that, or if it sells books, but I've long believed that anyone who can push a baby the size of a watermelon through a hole the size of a grape and live to tell the tale, can do anything an man can do!!

LOL agreed!

DixiedoesMFP

I lift 3 days a week, cardio 2 days a week and I eat at least 1700 calories a day.

Abells

I've been lifting for quite some time now
Friend if you like..

I only get cardio in once and a while which is mostly at Rugby Practice and my soccer games
I do crossfit and lift on my own at the gym as well

Hit me up -- I just upped my cals to 1460/day but because of how much I work out I'm starting to eat closer to 1800-2000 I'm learning how to spread my meals a little better so I hit those levels

Victoria2448

Long time weightlifter here!

Feel free to add me.

kvhmc

Starting to do strength training now. I've done some before, but think I'm going to focus more on that now, obviously with some cardio too!

I'll add you now

kd_mazur

I am training for a tough mudder competition and my routine includes lots of lifting and circut training.
anyone can feel free to add:)

obeseto13point1

I used to be a cardio queen (lol) but now I lift 2-3 times a week AND do a bunch of cardio. Feel free to add me:)

bushidowoman

I lift at home 3x week using dumbbells, and I normally eat 1600-2000+ cals a day depending on my workout/rest day. Feel free to add me!

michie27

I started adding lifting in my workout regimen a couple months now. I lift 1/week with a trainer and 2-3 additional times during the week at the gym with free weights. Feel free to add me if you like : )

BahBahBoom

hello all,

Just recently started lifting so feel free to add me. Been looking for more friends that lift!!!