Gym results / Why do I strength train?

Dan112358

Hey,

I started my mfp journey over a year ago, trying to lose 10 lbs for a family trip. I had lost 20 lbs before joining and went from 230+ to 210.

Here's a pic with me in the 230s:



After about a year of dieting and exercise (but not much in terms of strength training), I had gotten into the 160s but was still not happy with my body composition.

Here's a picture from a trip in January of this year at 165 lbs:



After the trip, I made to decision to commit to strength training and have been in the gym 4-6 times per week, alternating cardio and lifting heavy (for me!).

Here are my results so far:



I'm actually heavier in the last picture, now weighing 170. I've noticed my best results from a consistent program and getting my butt into the gym & moving that weight!

WenonaY

WOW! You look great.

Rae6503

Awesome! Just that slight difference has made a huge improvement.

LiteBrite007

Great job Honey!!!!

saiabone

That's awesome! I am trying to do strength training also but I am not sure exactly what to do

taso42

Good work! :drinker:

carlynn13

very nice!

bigd65

Great job. Keep it up!

Elizabeth_C34

Congrats! Great work!

LesaDave

You look GREAT with the added weight--muscles. Glad you kept up with your commitment.

byHISstrength

Congrats! It definitely pays off to do BOTH weights and cardio.

SexyCook

NOW that is Stomach Inspiring!! I LOVE IT....Thanks....

yourpalacf

Nice shoulders man!

leodru

great results there Dan. Inspiring.

Dan112358

Thanks for the kind words. I had not noticed that I had lost a lot of muscle chasing those damn "last 10 pounds". The scale was dropping so I was happy. One day I looked at myself & noticed that my chest was smaller & I can really see it in my shoulders in that middle picture. It's coming back slowly & this is by no means a before & AFTER. It's a before & DURING. I plan on "bulking" to about 175 using a surplus of 10-20%, then cutting again to see where I stand.

_SpeshK_

I seriously think I am going to throw my scale away. You look awesome! You are so toned!

Jersey_Devil

nice job! Keep at it!

SteffieMark

That is one heck of a change. You look great! Congratulations!

010Elle010

nothing like strength training

tradaboie

You look great way to go!

missbp

Great chest! Keep up the awesome work! It's definitely paying off!

Michelle

Dan112358

Thanks guys, I had not done a lot of strength training but now I'm eating more and am feeling stronger. Sounds like a good combination to me!

tabithajoyy

Good job, Keep up the hard work!

specialkyc

What a difference. You look great.

jamielynas

Awesome results man.

jnh17

Stud!

skybird455

awesome!! Love seeing the pictures of people! I do love my free weights......cant decide if I feel sexier in red high heels and a short skirt or doing a military press heavy weighted.....hmmm....Ill get back to you on that

ALW65

You can really see it in your mid section and arms....I bet your legs are looking better, too!!! Great work!

ALW65

awesome!! Love seeing the pictures of people! I do love my free weights......cant decide if I feel sexier in red high heels and a short skirt or doing a military press heavy weighted.....hmmm....Ill get back to you on that

You know the guys are all going to be asking for pics to help you decide, right?

Dan112358

You can really see it in your mid section and arms....I bet your legs are looking better, too!!! Great work!

I'll try to throw some leg pics up later, thanks!