Cardio vs. Strength training results (pic)

Candoall

Nice...thanks for sharing.

jenniejengin

amazing results. keep up the good work

Cmonnowguys

Thank you all so much. The ladies on here motivated me to start lifting in the first place. I'm glad I could do the same for others!

nikkiprickett

stunning results!
great job

ahsongbird

wow great job! I can't wait to be able to join a gym and start lifting heavy but my fitness level is like zero so I have to work on walking for long distances right now lol

Really, it would be best to just start where you are at... It is what you will have to do anyway. If your problem with starting the gym is financial, just do what you can do... If it is a fear that you are not ready to start lifting, there is no time like the present ... Start where you are at...

I started at the gym about 4 months ago (late January) .. I was doing like an 80 lb chest press... Today, I did a 180 lb chest press... But I had to start where I was at... Other machines show similar results... Nothing you can do but just get started.

I was thinking about joining a gym this summer after my kiddos get out of school, it's a mix of things , financial , schedule conflicts and fear of getting injured.

nikkiprickett

Awesome results! I too have cut back on cardio and am doing the New Rules program - hoping to see similar results!

I'm curious - do you still eat at a deficit?

I bought New Rules after many on here recommended it! I plan to switch to that program once I slow down with Stronglifts. It's a great book!

My first month I was netting around 1200. Once I started lifting I upped it to 1400 and recently to 1600. Depending on the workout i did, I net anywhere between 1500-2200 and I try to hit my macros of 30protein/25fat/45carbs. I've stayed at 158 for two weeks, since upping my cals, but I should go back down once my body adjusts.

I just got that book and upped my cals--i'm much more satisfied and still losing the lbs

ninerbuff

I get the same results from clients who concentrated only on cardio then come to me for help. Toss them to the racks and bust their *kitten* on heavy lifting. They may not lose a lot of weight but they drop in clothing size all the time. Good job.

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eliwolford08

I just started an Strength training program called ChaLean Extreme which its based on using weights. Since I just started and haven't really done any weights mostly cardio or Kickboxing I'm hoping will help me out. So I am very excited to see my self after the 90 days!! Your pictures sure giving me some encouragement and something to look forward to. THANKS FOR POSTING!!:flowerforyou:

LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo

You look awesome! I love it when a woman isn't afraid of getting out of her comfort zone & getting great results. I'm so fed up with all those cardio bunnies out here who doesn't like to lift weights because it will make them "manly" & swears that cardio alone can make them burn fat or worse those who are lazy enough to exercise but then complain that they still look flabby or are getting fatter once they reverted back to eating normal.

I love to see more women here who aren't afraid to lift heavy. Strong women rock!

ninerbuff

I just started an Strength training program called ChaLean Extreme which its based on using weights. Since I just started and haven't really done any weights mostly cardio or Kickboxing I'm hoping will help me out. So I am very excited to see my self after the 90 days!! Your pictures sure giving me some encouragement and something to look forward to. THANKS FOR POSTING!!:flowerforyou:

Chalean isn't really heavy lifting, but more of a muscle endurance lifting program. There's a big difference between heavy weight lifting and weight lifting for endurance.

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IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

Dimpszz

Amazing progress!!!

HonkyTonks

Holy moly! 3lbs!!! It looks like a lot more than that! Congrats

Question! Are you lifting weights at a deficit or eating at a surplus? And if so, how much?

Maurice1966

fantastic Results. Well done

Cmonnowguys

Holy moly! 3lbs!!! It looks like a lot more than that! Congrats

Question! Are you lifting weights at a deficit or eating at a surplus? And if so, how much?

Thanks!

My first month I was netting around 1200. Once I started lifting I upped it to 1400 and recently to 1600. Depending on the workout i do, I net anywhere between 1500-2200 and I try to hit my macros of 30protein/25fat/45carbs. I've stayed at 158 for the last two weeks, since upping my cals, but I should go back down once my body adjusts.

My maintenance number is around 2200 cals, so anything below that is a deficit that should lead to weight loss. I try not to net below 1500 or else I usually get grumpy, hungry, and sleepy. Lol.

Cmonnowguys

I get the same results from clients who concentrated only on cardio then come to me for help. Toss them to the racks and bust their *kitten* on heavy lifting. They may not lose a lot of weight but they drop in clothing size all the time. Good job.

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

So true! I have always been the cardio queen. The problem was that I would get smaller, but my body composition would stay the same. Weights have actually started to change the shape of my body rather than just shrinking everything. I love it!

katy84o

I saw this post last night and I researched the stronglift 5x5 program. I'm going to give it a try! Your results are incredible and I've been looking for a way to help get me started in lifting weights. I'm excited to start and gain some muscle!

cassidyjd626

You look absolutely wonderful! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

dhencel

Only 14 pounds!!! Wow such an amazing change!!!!!

danielle5243

Thank you sooo much for posting these pictures!! I have a very similar starting and current height/weight/and body shape as you do, and it's encouraging to see someone have great progess who is so similar! Keep up the good work! You're an inspiration!

Cmonnowguys

I saw this post last night and I researched the stronglift 5x5 program. I'm going to give it a try! Your results are incredible and I've been looking for a way to help get me started in lifting weights. I'm excited to start and gain some muscle!

I'm glad you're giving it a try! You will love it. It honestly seems to have an addicting effect and you feel pretty cool knowing that you're looking better AND getting stronger.

erikapereira

wow you look great. even your twins liftted up!

Cmonnowguys

Thank you sooo much for posting these pictures!! I have a very similar starting and current height/weight/and body shape as you do, and it's encouraging to see someone have great progess who is so similar! Keep up the good work! You're an inspiration!

Thank you! I was so inspried by the ladies on here who lift. I always liked the idea of strength training but I knew nothing about heavy lifting before I started reading the forums here on MFP. That got me doing some more reasearch on how to get started. Then once I saw women with bodies similar to mine transforming into bodies I never thought was possible for me, I was convinced!
I think every woman should incorporate some lfting into their workout whether they just want to be lean or more shapely like a fitness model or if they want to go all out and get shredded. Having a little muscle underneath makes everyone look better! The bodyfat on top is what controls whether you want a softer or harder look.

Burlesque12

Wow...great results! Your benhind & girls got a natural lift, not to mention the free tummy tuck too Thanks for posting & keep it up!

Cmonnowguys

wow you look great. even your twins liftted up!

They did! Haha, I know a lot of women have problems losing theirs, and mine have definitely lost a little mass, but I am much happier with a a tad bit smaller but lifted, than what i had before - bigger and not so lifted. LOL.

treatingmybodyright

That is amazing--so much leaner and stronger!

klbaierwalter

Great work!

sugiravi

You look great! I'm going to rethink my strength training... might be time to move up from 5lb weights, thanks for the inspiration

Squidgeypaws007

Looking hot You're about the same weight/shape I am so I think I'm going to have to go research this 5x5 stronglift thing!!

Wen37

WOW!!! You look awesome!! Great job!

msliu7911

WOW!!!!! GREAT JOB!

Its amazing to see your results from end of March to May 5...

If I were to take a guess just looking at the pics, I would have said you lost at least another 5-7 lbs... but for it to only be 3 that just shows that the number on the scale means NOTHING and toning and inches are everything!