Proof Lifting heavy doesn't bulk up females - PICS

PercivalHackworth

Yes, you can lose extra fat AND build muscle:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFhOisbtvZY

Because some dude on youtube said so? Do more research....real research. It's very hard to gain muscle while trying to lose fat through cal deficit. Doable, but hard.

Virtually impossible from what I've heard

Yes you are right, I agree it's nearly impossible to build muscle while cutting calories. Bodybuilders have to eat a suplase of calories to build muscle and they will gain fat while doing so. They then "cut" their calories and up cardio to remove the fat and show the muscle underneath. By linking that clip I was just showing that there are many different opinions out there.

I know for a fact that I have built muscle because:
1. I am exactly the same weight in both pictures. Do the maths.
2. I can lift so much more. I use to do a lot of cardio and had no strength, I can now notice the difference in lifting bags of shopping.
3. You might think that I have just lost some fat to reveal more definision - I had NO muscle in my arms before. My biceps were like soft cheese.

Not too sure why people were talking about the pictures from January - both were taking in June, one on the 1st, one today.

To the lady who asked if I take supplements: I take vitamins, Protein shakes, Glutamin and BCAA.

I truely do appologise for the state I am in the pictures, I took them first thing in the morning before my workout. I wasn't taking the pictures to look pretty or cute or sexy, just to show the change - if any.

I never said I changed much or gained much muscle. I just wanted to say that a lot of people (I hear this from my friends all the time) think that if a woman lifts or GOD OFRBID drinks a protein shake she will turn into the hulk.

Could be the "newbie" effect, when you start a strength training, you can shed of a bit of fat, progress in the training, and see changes on the body composition. Since it's your first shot in strength, could be that. (thus the zero variation on the weight, while you saw progresses)

Yes you are totally right, before turning bulky, especially for women (since they hold more oestrogens than testosterons), it takes time.
Like I told you, now you would totally benefit from eating around maintenance (maximizing that "newbie effect" potential) that would continue to give you the shape you want.
Generally, from 6 to 12 months of consistency are required for seeing noticing results on a training-basis. After the first year, you become an "intermediate" where gains come slowly (not to mention in such case eating over TDEE is crucial for muscle synthesis)

jasonr1442

My insperation, Jamie Eason

THAT'S PRETTY INSPIRATIONAL IF YOU ASK THIS GUY!!

WehttamThims

You should see a psychologist

Silence88

You look incredible.

What the...you're fit and healthy. Sculpting your body. Haters really are gonna hate.

JAPANFOXX

Im just glad your background in the pic is clean..all these dirty homes..
OAN: you looked awesome before. i DO understand the process you are going through.. so NOW you can add lean muscle to get that full look we LOVE on your before pic.. i think you did prove heavy lifting doesn't necessarily have to make a woman bulky. in fact its difficult even when she tries! KEEP ROCKIN!!

Wonderob

You look incredible.

What the...you're fit and healthy. Sculpting your body. Haters really are gonna hate.

Some prefer the before, some prefer the after. Are you hating because you prefer one over the other?

NoChub4Me

If you post pictures and want people to give you their opinions, you're going to get them good and bad. Maybe some could be nicer about it I suppose, but it pays to have a thick skin on the internet.

LorinaLynn

I think you look great in both... I think the biggest reason people think you look better in the before is because the black bikini is a lot more flattering than a (sorry) rather unattractive bra.

MrsRobertson1005

I agree with LorinaLynn, if your hair and make up were done and you were in that bikini they would be saying how great you looked. I can tell the difference in your arms, back, and butt. And abs! I think you're doing great!

tripod271

White Rose - regarding the date mixup, it's because Americans express a date with the Month first and the day, second.:flowerforyou:

000WhiteRose000

White Rose - regarding the date mixup, it's because Americans express a date with the Month first and the day, second.:flowerforyou:

Damn I should have figured that out! Thank you, makes sense now.

Coco_Puff

I think you look great in both... I think the biggest reason people think you look better in the before is because the black bikini is a lot more flattering than a (sorry) rather unattractive bra.

I agree, I also think the coloring in after pictures and the white you are wearing are washing you out. Your skintone in the black suit just showed up better as a healthy glow. It's really just the lighting in the picture that's throwing people off.

MrsLong1980

White Rose - regarding the date mixup, it's because Americans express a date with the Month first and the day, second.:flowerforyou:

Damn I should have figured that out! Thank you, makes sense now.

Beat me to it!

Re your pictures - I think some people are saying the whole "you look too skinny" yadda yadda schpiel because of what you're wearing. The black bikini is figure hugging, well fitted and black and you look quite tanned - whereas the after picture your underwear is looser, certainly the bra (without my sounding rude or offensive) isn't the sexiest thing in the world compared to the black bikini

I can see the definition in your arms and the change in thighs is phenomenal Keep up the great work!

Aesop101

Still look like a woman to me. Great work! Make sure you get enough nutrients.

small_ninja

I don't think you look too skinny, I just think it's the sports bra in the afters that makes it look like you've lost a bit of femininity to your figure when compared to the befores. You look great in both the before and the afters though

LKaye3626

Great job lady

ellenxmariex3

You look great! I'm jealous of the inner thigh gap and the complete lack of love handles (well in both pictures really!). Keep up the great work!

I agree with some of the previous posters - it's the lighter skin and the difference in outfits that are screwing people up.

pamfm

As a few other people have said, I think the reasons most people think you look better in the before pics are:

You already looked great.
Your swimsuit is obviously more flattering than your too big white undergarments.
The lighting is much warmer in the first picture. The shadows and whiteness in the afters is much less flattering.

Aside from that, though, while I do agree that lifting heavy doesn't make women bulky, I also think it's important to note that lifting heavy for one month wouldn't bulk up men either. It takes much longer than that to build muscle. You also do need to be eating at maintenance or a surplus to build muscle. Congratulations on your achievements, but please consider the repeated advice to stop eating at a deficit. You don't need to do that anymore, and with your apparent BMI and wieght lifting, a deficit may slow you down.

Cheers. :drinker:

suziecue66

Didnt see pics you posted but looked at all your pics under profile. You look great don't see what people are complaining about.

you don't look bulky. You are very tall. Some short women do tend to bulk up in their thighs.

ironanimal

LMAO. Pathetic. Pulled the photos. The first set was in compliance because she was in a bikini but in her underwear that covered up MORE? No bueno.

lol.

darrcn5

I just don't understand some of the posters on this site. People post things in the success story section that they are proud of. Why on Earth would your response be "Oh, well, I think you looked better before." That is so rude. The OP is obviously proud of her hard work. You would never tell someone who was obese and is now less obese that he or she hadn't lost enough weight.

OP-You look great! The muscle tone in your stomach is just awesome.

sathor

Not too sure why people were talking about the pictures from January - both were taking in June, one on the 1st, one today.

I think that was part of the thing, the change in 1 month looked far too drastic, and the side effect might be part of why the first pic looked better. (I noticed that with the dates earlier) and you body might look better in a month when it get itself back to being balanced.

aproc

Wow.. Kind of appalled at all the negative comments. =/ if you have nothing good to say about somebody's progress then keep your mouth shut. Telling somebody they looked better before is just rude and inconsiderate.

Can't see the pictures but looked at your profile. You look great both ways! Keep working hard. I've been eating at a surplus to pack on a good bit of muscle but will have to start cutting back soon. :laugh:

Wonderob

Wow.. Kind of appalled at all the negative comments. =/ if you have nothing good to say about somebody's progress then keep your mouth shut. Telling somebody they looked better before is just rude and inconsiderate.

People are just giving feedback, that's not rude and inconsiderate

How about if a guy posted pictures of himself with a fit muscley body and then as an absolute massive hulk of a bodybuilder with biceps like bowling balls. Could you not just say "wow what a difference, to be honest i preferred how you looked before though"? How is that rude?

Yanicka1

Wow.. Kind of appalled at all the negative comments. =/ if you have nothing good to say about somebody's progress then keep your mouth shut. Telling somebody they looked better before is just rude and inconsiderate.

People are just giving feedback, that's not rude and inconsiderate

How about if a guy posted pictures of himself with a fit muscley body and then as an absolute massive hulk of a bodybuilder with biceps like bowling balls. Could you not just say "wow what a difference, to be honest i preferred how you looked before though"? How is that rude?

She didn't asked if she was too thin, she said that heavy lifting didn't make her bulky.

Matt_Wild

The irony here is if she bulks and puts more muscle on, she will be called names/unwomanly etc. She will never win approval.

I think she looks great because she is achieving what SHE wants to achieve. Which is a hell of a lot more than people on here who sit and spin wheels, get nowhere, tell people they are doing wrong and cast opinions and generally act like most people on the net - all mouth and no trousers. She's set out to achieve a goal, she is getting there.

FWIW here supplementation and suggestions on methods of various forms of dieting was suggested by me and is a fairly recent addition and she is doing very well off it. If you are gonna hate anyone, hate me.

Elle408

I can't believe the pictures were pulled! You look beautiful, and your body strong and lean. I would love to be able to get the lean lines that you have and plan to go back to heavy lifting in the next few days to do just that. I'm at a good weight now, with a low BMI and a low BF%, but I want more and I will strive to achieve it.... which I guess in MFP terms makes me 'anorexic looking', 'less womanly' and ill? Not everyone's goals are the same!

Matt - i'd love to read the advice you gave to WhiteRose!

ericobrecht

Ignore the negative comments, you look amazing before and after/fullstop