Sorry, but I *am* getting bulky from lifting heavy....
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Did you change your diet when you changed your training syle?
Nope, everything was the same except my exercise. And this has happened before when I did more strength than cardio so I was only using that specific time as an example.0 -
Also for the record, I do not understand why so many people are prescribing lower weights at a higher rep range. That is the opposite to what you want. The bb rep range (12-15) is what builds muscle SIZE, low reps (1-5) of really proper HEAVY weights will build strength without necessarily building the same size.
I think the half of my FL who are body builders would disagree with you from experience on that one.
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3-5 StrengthAlso for the record, I do not understand why so many people are prescribing lower weights at a higher rep range. That is the opposite to what you want. The bb rep range (12-15) is what builds muscle SIZE, low reps (1-5) of really proper HEAVY weights will build strength without necessarily building the same size.
I think the half of my FL who are body builders would disagree with you from experience on that one.
In what way?
8-12 Hypertrophy
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Oh, and to the OP, I just saw your pictures and I think you look great. However, I understand if it's something you want to change then it is about how you feel. I've had the same thing (others think I look fine, but I don't agree). Obviously you should make a change if you don't like how your body is changing but I wanted to say I think you look awesome.
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Im scared this post might scare other girls away
seriously.
put on some fat OP if you want to look softer, but knock it off with the bulky.
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You aren't bulky, you're thin. You're not going to build a substantial amount of muscle on a 1200 calorie diet, even if you had the Hulks genes. If you don't like being able to see your muscles, then up your calorie intake. But stop scaring away all the chicks that don't understand the process.0 -
Did you change your diet when you changed your training syle?
Nope, everything was the same except my exercise. And this has happened before when I did more strength than cardio so I was only using that specific time as an example.
In that case it is far more likely that you were simply creating a greater calorie deficit when you switched to cardio.0 -
Did you change your diet when you changed your training syle?
Nope, everything was the same except my exercise. And this has happened before when I did more strength than cardio so I was only using that specific time as an example.
In that case it is far more likely that you were simply creating a greater calorie deficit when you switched to cardio.
Well, either way I've discovered what works better for me so I just stick with that. 0 -
Lifting heavy doesn't cause women to bulk up unless they're eating at a caloric surplus while doing so. You could try adding in more cardio to see it will calm it down.0
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Never going to lift weights0
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3-5 StrengthAlso for the record, I do not understand why so many people are prescribing lower weights at a higher rep range. That is the opposite to what you want. The bb rep range (12-15) is what builds muscle SIZE, low reps (1-5) of really proper HEAVY weights will build strength without necessarily building the same size.
I think the half of my FL who are body builders would disagree with you from experience on that one.
In what way?
8-12 Hypertrophy
12+ Endurance
Ha, yes you are right... I have no idea why I wrote that rep range for hypertrophy...
Regardless, perhaps I have misunderstood people when they say "increase reps and reduce weight", my assumption (as a power-lifter) is that they meant droping from a strength rep range to a hypertrophy rep range (which I still think is bad advice in this scenario).... It is far more likely of course that they mean moving into the endurance range....0 -
No harm, no foul.Ha, yes you are right... I have no idea why I wrote that rep range for hypertrophy...
Regardless, perhaps I have misunderstood people when they say "increase reps and reduce weight", my assumption (as a power-lifter) is that they meant droping from a strength rep range to a hypertrophy rep range (which I still think is bad advice in this scenario).... It is far more likely of course that they mean moving into the endurance range....
Eh, it doesn't matter what rep range she uses. She aint building no muscle with how little she eats. OP just needs to gain a bit of fat to look a bit 'softer' as she desires.0 -
No harm, no foul.Ha, yes you are right... I have no idea why I wrote that rep range for hypertrophy...
Regardless, perhaps I have misunderstood people when they say "increase reps and reduce weight", my assumption (as a power-lifter) is that they meant droping from a strength rep range to a hypertrophy rep range (which I still think is bad advice in this scenario).... It is far more likely of course that they mean moving into the endurance range....
Eh, it doesn't matter what rep range she uses. She aint building no muscle with how little she eats. OP just needs to gain a bit of fat to look a bit 'softer' as she desires.
Oh totally, anyway I am going to slink back to my boring, light lifting, pregnant box now.... seriously this is why I stopped posting at MFP, baby-brain is a real and embarrassing condition....0 -
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Ok, I admit I didn't read all the pages of this thread because it got crazy somewhere in there... but! In addition to the excellent advice about maybe just not lifting so much if you're becoming more muscular than you were hoping, have you considered the possibility that your (admittedly) too-low bodyfat percentage is interfering with your ability to produce estrogen? Since women also make testerone, but it's not produced in bodyfat like estrogen is, you now have more testosterone in comparison to estrogen than you previously did (even if the actual amount of testosterone hasn't changed). That could account for some level of "bulking", and could probably be resolved by allowing yourself to regain some bodyfat - by eating a bit more, doing a bit less cardio, lifting a bit less (less reps, or less weight; I think either should work). If you get your bodyfat percentage up (around 16-22%; or, even better, whatever your doctor suggested), you will probably see less "bulk" in your muscle mass. You could also try starting or changing hormonal birth control, though if your doctor already suggested a higher bodyfat I'd start with that. You may also want to ask your doctor about taking calcium supplements, because very low bodyfat in women is also linked to bone loss.0
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It can totally die now, as she deactivated her account. It'll be funny if the thread keeps going a week after she did.
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I'm just going to say it....I think this thread is about attention seeking. I think you just need affirmation from people on here and you knew that starting a thread like this would get you plenty of attention. I think you are insecure and just needed people to tell you you look good. I may be very wrong but that's kinda what I'm seeing here.0
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It can totally die now, as she deactivated her account. It'll be funny if the thread keeps going a week after she did.
???? Huh, what happened, havent read through the whole thread yet....
Anyway must say any woman who puts on muscle so easily is extremely blessed!!!0 -
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wow. deactivated her account. interesting.0
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