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Here's some motivation! Yuck!

angelxxoh
angelxxoh Posts: 81
edited December 2024 in Motivation and Support
Seriously, Makes me want to lift more weights! LOL. :drinker:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottyhendo/5493329330/

5lbs of fat next to 5lbs of muscle.

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  • angelxxoh
    angelxxoh Posts: 81
    Also, Forgive me, I dont know how to post pictures.
  • Kal_n_130
    Kal_n_130 Posts: 119 Member
    Thats why girls who are like 30lbs heavier than me look better lol! i need to do weights more..
  • RobynMWilson
    RobynMWilson Posts: 1,540 Member
    I just posted that same pic on Facebook the other day and it def helps to lift weights. I look better now lifting 3-4 days per week and cardio 2 days per week than I did doing cardio 5-6 days per week! My motivation is I'm turning 40, hypothyroidism is a definite concern going into my 40s since my mom has a hypoactive thyroid since her early 40s so I figure build mad muscle now for the imminent muscle loss in my future and hopefully keep my metabolism in overdrive...hope it keeps working!
  • BabyGrl726
    BabyGrl726 Posts: 102 Member
    I lift three times a week alternating upper and lower body. We hate it because we are told we will look bulky. I have to admit...when I first start I definitely bulk up...but then, fat melts off like butter in a hot skillet!!!!
  • Umeboshi
    Umeboshi Posts: 1,637 Member
    Interesting, but why yuck? It doesn't gross me out any more than the muscle or a picture of an internal organ. Every healthy human has some fat on them, so It's hard to consider a healthy part of the body yuck-worthy.
  • LiftBigtoGetFit
    LiftBigtoGetFit Posts: 3,399 Member
    big difference for sure, Lift heavy build muscle loose fat!!
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