weight lifting results for women plz!

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  • 6550mom
    6550mom Posts: 206 Member
    NROL4W is "New Rules of Lifting for Women". This is a book/lifting program that a lot of us love. The book is very good (and funny) with some good info about lifting in general, lifting for women (don't be afraid to lift heavy) and nutrition.

    http://www.amazon.com/New-Rules-Lifting-Women-Goddess/dp/1583333398/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1366650014&sr=1-1&keywords=nrolfw

    Available on Amazon.
  • Tammi623
    Tammi623 Posts: 113 Member
    This thread is awesome! You guys look amazing! ^_^
  • KatLifter
    KatLifter Posts: 1,314 Member
    The scale isn't everything. I've been lifting for almost 5 months. I've gained 5 lbs and dropped 2 sized. Not to mention how much stronger I am. I can deadlift more than my body weight.

    December, 184 lbs
    BeforeLiveFit.jpg

    April, 189 lbs
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  • Arkhos
    Arkhos Posts: 290 Member
    More women need to see this so they stop thinking that lifting will make them look like a man!!! You ladies all look beautiful and sexy!!! :love: :flowerforyou: :love:
  • DrMAvDPhD
    DrMAvDPhD Posts: 2,097 Member
    My profile picture is about 6 months change from NROL4W. Not even finished with the program yet :-) (PS Only about 2 pounds difference in the pictures)

    Wow, You look amazing!

    What is NROL4W?

    Thanks for the inspiration.

    Thanks! I have finished the program since posting this, here are my completion pictures:
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    Someone already answers but I think it bares repeating. The program is "New Rules of Lifting for Women" and it is a book with an exercise and eating plan geared to get women lifting heavy. I'd recommend it for anyone looking to throw their preconceived notions about bulking up out the window :laugh:
  • GIAngel222
    GIAngel222 Posts: 227 Member
    Hello, I used to lift weights pretty often but I don't as much anymore because I feel like I can't go harder or get stronger because I have to constantly ask strangers (men) for help (it is annoying for them and me)! The weights that I am lifting are too heavy for me to get them into position (for certain workouts). I would love to have someone to workout with that can help me and vice versa.

    Are there any other women out there that have this issue? If so, what do you do?
  • amy1612
    amy1612 Posts: 1,356 Member
    Hello, I used to lift weights pretty often but I don't as much anymore because I feel like I can't go harder or get stronger because I have to constantly ask strangers (men) for help (it is annoying for them and me)! The weights that I am lifting are too heavy for me to get them into position (for certain workouts). I would love to have someone to workout with that can help me and vice versa.

    Are there any other women out there that have this issue? If so, what do you do?

    What do you mean? Like a spot on the bench or squat rack (is there one in your gym)?

    Generally I workout alone without a spotter and have consistently gained strength. You'd be surprised at the motivation that comes from not wanting to get stuck at the bottom of a lift.
  • DrMAvDPhD
    DrMAvDPhD Posts: 2,097 Member
    Hello, I used to lift weights pretty often but I don't as much anymore because I feel like I can't go harder or get stronger because I have to constantly ask strangers (men) for help (it is annoying for them and me)! The weights that I am lifting are too heavy for me to get them into position (for certain workouts). I would love to have someone to workout with that can help me and vice versa.

    Are there any other women out there that have this issue? If so, what do you do?

    The only thing I've ever needed help with is getting dumbbells to the starting position for a benchpress. I just asked, didn't seem to bother anyone. Do you need a spotter for anything else? If so, and it bothers you, perhaps look for alternative exercises that target the same muscles.
  • crystalhenry
    crystalhenry Posts: 11 Member
    Wow that is very motivational because I have lost about 35 pounds and Im only 10 away from my initial goal weight, the scales havent changed much for me these past couple months but I can see a difference with my body! I am also weight lifting with cardio so I know it has to be muscle weight. It is still frustrating because as hard as I work and eat healthy you would think I would be dropping weight so fast. Oh well thank you for that post!
  • melmckay99
    melmckay99 Posts: 358
    <---- my profile pic. They are exactly a year apart. I started weight lifting about 4-5 months before the second pic was taken :-)
  • skinnyfat14
    skinnyfat14 Posts: 107 Member
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  • alexiaans
    alexiaans Posts: 113 Member
    You women are truly inspirational! More incentive to keep lifting and lifting heavy!
  • rosasharon
    rosasharon Posts: 38 Member
    tagged for monitoring!
  • donohoe4
    donohoe4 Posts: 76 Member
    I have been doing intense weight trainging for about a month now. Before, I was a cardio junkie. I have lost 3% body fat in just a month! It's amazing what weights can do for you!
  • GIAngel222
    GIAngel222 Posts: 227 Member
    Hello, I used to lift weights pretty often but I don't as much anymore because I feel like I can't go harder or get stronger because I have to constantly ask strangers (men) for help (it is annoying for them and me)! The weights that I am lifting are too heavy for me to get them into position (for certain workouts). I would love to have someone to workout with that can help me and vice versa.

    Are there any other women out there that have this issue? If so, what do you do?

    The only thing I've ever needed help with is getting dumbbells to the starting position for a benchpress. I just asked, didn't seem to bother anyone. Do you need a spotter for anything else? If so, and it bothers you, perhaps look for alternative exercises that target the same muscles.

    I do need a spotter and sometimes someone to help me get, for example, 100 lbs in position for front squats. I do 4 reps when I workout and to ask somebody to help me all four times just seems like I would be annoying them.
  • MagicalLeopleurodon
    MagicalLeopleurodon Posts: 623 Member
    Started three years ago with a 65lb deadlift for three reps.

    Now im getting 275lbs for six reps.

    used to curl 20lbs for 5. Now im curling 40 for 14.

    Used to need help carrying dog food. Now i help move furniture and water heaters.

    went from a skinny fat size 3 to a rock solid 7.
  • Songbirdcw
    Songbirdcw Posts: 320 Member
    The scale isn't everything. I've been lifting for almost 5 months. I've gained 5 lbs and dropped 2 sized. Not to mention how much stronger I am. I can deadlift more than my body weight.

    December, 184 lbs
    BeforeLiveFit.jpg

    April, 189 lbs
    041713Progress_zpsf1573f75.jpg

    Awesome that you gained weight and still lost two dress sizes. If you don't mind me asking, How tall are you? and What size are you in vs. where you started?
  • DrMAvDPhD
    DrMAvDPhD Posts: 2,097 Member

    I do need a spotter and sometimes someone to help me get, for example, 100 lbs in position for front squats. I do 4 reps when I workout and to ask somebody to help me all four times just seems like I would be annoying them.

    Yeah I get that. Why not switch to back squats? Honestly I tried fronts for a while but my wrists couldn't handle as much weight as my legs can. I personally switch from dumbbell bench press (which I prefer for stability reasons) to barbell once I get to a certain weight so that I can do it alone!
  • GIAngel222
    GIAngel222 Posts: 227 Member

    I do need a spotter and sometimes someone to help me get, for example, 100 lbs in position for front squats. I do 4 reps when I workout and to ask somebody to help me all four times just seems like I would be annoying them.

    Yeah I get that. Why not switch to back squats? Honestly I tried fronts for a while but my wrists couldn't handle as much weight as my legs can. I personally switch from dumbbell bench press (which I prefer for stability reasons) to barbell once I get to a certain weight so that I can do it alone!

    Thank you for your help! Maybe I just need to change things up a bit! :smile:
  • timeforsomethingsweet
    timeforsomethingsweet Posts: 131 Member
    Love seeing these!! congrats =)
  • KatLifter
    KatLifter Posts: 1,314 Member
    The scale isn't everything. I've been lifting for almost 5 months. I've gained 5 lbs and dropped 2 sized. Not to mention how much stronger I am. I can deadlift more than my body weight.

    December, 184 lbs
    BeforeLiveFit.jpg

    April, 189 lbs
    041713Progress_zpsf1573f75.jpg

    Awesome that you gained weight and still lost two dress sizes. If you don't mind me asking, How tall are you? and What size are you in vs. where you started?

    Thanks :smile: I'm 5'10. Went from 14-10 (ish) depending on the brand - you know how it goes.
  • littlebutnice
    littlebutnice Posts: 83 Member
    great work . im new to lifting xxxx
  • amy1612
    amy1612 Posts: 1,356 Member

    I do need a spotter and sometimes someone to help me get, for example, 100 lbs in position for front squats. I do 4 reps when I workout and to ask somebody to help me all four times just seems like I would be annoying them.

    Yeah I get that. Why not switch to back squats? Honestly I tried fronts for a while but my wrists couldn't handle as much weight as my legs can. I personally switch from dumbbell bench press (which I prefer for stability reasons) to barbell once I get to a certain weight so that I can do it alone!

    Thank you for your help! Maybe I just need to change things up a bit! :smile:

    Do you have a squat rack at the gym? You can get into position with front squats the same as back squats. Set the bad to around shoulder height, load it up, walk in, get under it with your arms and wrists sets right, and walk backwards unracking the bar.
  • DFineMrsRicks
    DFineMrsRicks Posts: 66 Member
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  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
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    Wow, incredibly Strong muscular legs, so inspiring to see that photo! My goal is to continue to build a strong/healthy body and have muscular legs like this. Appreciate you sharing your results!:drinker:

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    Before, then at a little below my goal weight, after a year of lifting with machines, and after switching to free weights.

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    :heart: Lorina...I appreciate you posting these as I didn't realize you started out with machines for a year then free weights. I get a lot out of machines and I will continue adding free weights but to see the success you've had in stages inspires me greatly! I'm glad you thought to label them so we can see the differences!:wink: Thank you for sharing not only your photos but your methods of success in getting there!:drinker:

    Hearts:heart:
  • suznut8
    suznut8 Posts: 28
    Everybody looks great!! So motivating!
    Lifting weights is so awesome :D:happy:
  • cortneysmissionpossible
    cortneysmissionpossible Posts: 127 Member
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  • Codename_Duchess
    Codename_Duchess Posts: 2,042 Member
    Alright, just bought the book off Amazon, it seems like a great thing to have & be informed. I'm currently doing P90 (or baby P90X, as I like to call it. XD), & am already thinking of what I'm going to do when I finish the 90 days (currently on day 16. w00t!) so any further tips & info would be awesome (by messages, MFP friends, or these wonderful forums).

    My profile picture is about 6 months change from NROL4W. Not even finished with the program yet :-) (PS Only about 2 pounds difference in the pictures)

    Wow, You look amazing!

    What is NROL4W?

    Thanks for the inspiration.


    Someone already answers but I think it bares repeating. The program is "New Rules of Lifting for Women" and it is a book with an exercise and eating plan geared to get women lifting heavy. I'd recommend it for anyone looking to throw their preconceived notions about bulking up out the window :laugh:
  • maddiey
    maddiey Posts: 231 Member
    So I've been weight lifting before the "before" picture. But this is a 5 week difference for me..
    http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/missmaddieyy/5weekdifferenceside.jpg
    http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w408/missmaddieyy/5weekdifference.jpg

    This is 2% BF down and 5.5lbs down too
    Not really close to my goal yet but progress is progress!
  • stephs0214
    stephs0214 Posts: 269 Member
    Very inspirational thread! You guys have given me the impetus I need to continue to weight lift. It makes me question why I hadn't started years ago!

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