Fat girl dead-lifting
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Last-night I asked my trainer to take a few photos of me dead-lifting, he took some awesome photos, but it also reminded me of how far I've come, and some of the challenges I faced.
I love this photo because I look strong. Also because I'm lifting 90kg/198lbs, but there isn't any strain on my face, it looks easy.
Now here's the photo that reminds me of how far I've come:
It's not very flattering, and I wouldn't normally show a picture like this in public.... but here's why it's important to me.
Every day on these forums, I encourage heavy people to lift heavy weights.
But when you are truly big, there are some unique challenges.
When I first started out, I was 125kg/275lbs. I couldn't bend over, with my elbows outside my knees, the bar close to my shins and reach the bar to start with.
Especially not with a smaller weight on the bar and it was even lower to the ground.
I couldn't dead-lift with good form, because my belly was in the way and my arms seemed too short.... and my boobs would be pushed up by my belly fat......
I've lost 25kg/54lbs and it still looks awkward:
But now, it's possible.
When the weight is lower, it's OK to have the bar a bit further away from your shins if you can't reach the bar because of your belly. Or to have a more 'sumo' styled stance so your belly fits between your thighs.
Just make sure you adjust your form as your weight comes off and the weight on the bar gets heavier.
Just Bumping the Thread to Encourage ANYONE who is thinking about Lifting Weights!!0 -
You are a BAD *kitten*!0
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You are a BAD *kitten*!
On a related note, deads and squats are great for your *kitten*. *nod*0 -
Epic!0
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Epic!
This is an old thread bumped up, check out the newer thread: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/924179-fat-girl-squatting0 -
Wow!! You are one strong lady. I can deadlift around 50kg, which is just over half of what you're doing in the picture. I'm just amazed at how you make it look so easy. You are quite an inspiration.0
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Thats amazing, you should be really proud!
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*bump* for inspiration
It's HARD to work around the belly, but I know it's totally worth it! Thanks for showing me that it does get easier!0 -
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omg. There must be something wrong with me, I thought this was a thread about a fat girl that died lifting :laugh: Since that's me, I was concerned!
Oh my god, this cracked me up!!! I burst out laughing and startled my cockatiel, who was sitting on my shoulder!!!
Still causing me to giggle....0 -
Just stumbled across this thread
Thank you for sharing
As a newbie-ish lifter that weighs 220 ish lbs, feeling disheartened that I might not get any of the more superficial benefits of losing inches etc from strength training... your post made me smile
You look fantastic! I even showed my boyf how awesome you look in that 90kg deadlift photo and even he was impressed with how utterly at ease you look.. no strain.. no pulling on the arms.. incredible!
Just great thank you again 0 -
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This is seriously awesome! I love that you posted this to encourage EVERYONE to lift heavy! There is no "right" time to do it, except RIGHT NOW!
And DANG GIRL! You are strong! :drinker: IMPRESSED.0 -
It has all been said, but I want to agree. There is no word to describe how awesome you are. I started lifting a week ago and you make me feel that I did the right thing. Thank you!0
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Just stumbled across this thread
Thank you for sharing
As a newbie-ish lifter that weighs 220 ish lbs, feeling disheartened that I might not get any of the more superficial benefits of losing inches etc from strength training... your post made me smile
You look fantastic! I even showed my boyf how awesome you look in that 90kg deadlift photo and even he was impressed with how utterly at ease you look.. no strain.. no pulling on the arms.. incredible!
Just great thank you again
You will still lose inches lifting.
My weightloss has slowed since I've been lifting, however every time I see someone I haven't seen for a while I hear "wow, you've lost MORE weight!"0 -
Love it!0
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This is so inspiring! Makes me want to throw something heavy across the room. Love!0
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best thread ever. I have a friend who should really read this thread and get inspired. she's just not interested in lifting at all and makes all the excuses in the world as to why she's become very overweight and laments it.
egads but I want her to read this!
I just hope and pray that my efforts, coming from the opposite direction (ie putting on muscle and weight) are being as fruitful!
Awesome work. So glad to have met you D! Mucho inspiring 0 -
do it do it!0
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Great job!!0
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best thread ever. I have a friend who should really read this thread and get inspired. she's just not interested in lifting at all and makes all the excuses in the world as to why she's become very overweight and laments it.
egads but I want her to read this!
I just hope and pray that my efforts, coming from the opposite direction (ie putting on muscle and weight) are being as fruitful!
Awesome work. So glad to have met you D! Mucho inspiring
My family are pleased that I've met you and are finally 'creating' tasty (non-meal) type treats. :laugh:
I've still got a long way to go, but I'm getting there, slowly, slowly.0 -
You've done a fabulous job....keep at it!
Great Work!0 -
Not gonna lie.... this post FREAKIN ROCKS!!!! Yes yes yes, this is what its all about..... putting yourself out of your comfort zone and changing the hell out of yourself and your life. Full beast mode, I am in awe of you!0
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Slowly is the way to go.
I'm slowly slowly putting on lbm and getting stronger. I always tell people who are trying to lose weight that it's just as much a struggle to go the other way for some of us.
So much eating :O
moar moar moar ... ergo the many "non meal" treats!!!
Kudos, D, you are doing sensationally.0 -
You are awesome, inspirational and you flat out ROCK!!!
Saw the first pic on this inspiration page and thought of you :
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/fitboard-fuel-vol-10-18-posts-to-prime-your-pump.html
Keep up the great work and please, keep posting your progress here! 0 -
Wow...that is some serious poundage, and you make it look so effortless.....Amazing!!! Can't wait to see your goal of 275#!!0
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You should change the title of this thread to "Awesome girl dead-lifting.":flowerforyou:0
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Amazing and so inspiring!0
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Just want to bump this because Deeva is AWESOME0
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Last-night I asked my trainer to take a few photos of me dead-lifting, he took some awesome photos, but it also reminded me of how far I've come, and some of the challenges I faced.
I love this photo because I look strong. Also because I'm lifting 90kg/198lbs, but there isn't any strain on my face, it looks easy.
Now here's the photo that reminds me of how far I've come:
It's not very flattering, and I wouldn't normally show a picture like this in public.... but here's why it's important to me.
Every day on these forums, I encourage heavy people to lift heavy weights.
But when you are truly big, there are some unique challenges.
When I first started out, I was 125kg/275lbs. I couldn't bend over, with my elbows outside my knees, the bar close to my shins and reach the bar to start with.
Especially not with a smaller weight on the bar and it was even lower to the ground.
I couldn't dead-lift with good form, because my belly was in the way and my arms seemed too short.... and my boobs would be pushed up by my belly fat......
I've lost 25kg/54lbs and it still looks awkward:
But now, it's possible.
When the weight is lower, it's OK to have the bar a bit further away from your shins if you can't reach the bar because of your belly. Or to have a more 'sumo' styled stance so your belly fits between your thighs.
Just make sure you adjust your form as your weight comes off and the weight on the bar gets heavier.
Keep it going OP!!!
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