Yet Another "Why Women Should Lift" Thread

mandypizzle

WOW! You look amazing!! Thanks for the reminder. I need stories like this. I have been lifting (not way heavy) and my weight is not dropping very quickly at all but I fell like I am smaller. Not seeing the weight drop can be frustrating.

timeforsomethingsweet

wow. what a difference!! thanks for sharing and congrats!!

rebasporty

Excellent transformation!!

steflbrown

Congrats! You look amazing!

Do you have any information on beginners weight training? I'm looking to start adding lifting to my workout routine (just doing interval jogging right now - only been back on the weight loss track for 2 weeks) but have little to no experience. Any advice is welcome! Thanks!

I'm sure other people on here will have advice about heavy lifting, but this is the one I'm using at the moment: http://produmbbellworkouts.com/dumbbell-routines/full-body-high-volume/

You just need dumbbells, which I already have, although when I move somewhere bigger I'd like to get some proper weights.

I use as heavy weights as I can manage and I'm combining this with running three times a week and really enjoying it and getting good results.

Thanks!! I will definitely check out the site. Looks like something I could easily do. I have some dumbbell weights at home so this is a perfect start for me! Thanks again!

minniemichele

love this!!!!! thank you for the inspiration. i am also tall 5'10" and am looking forward to results like this. Good on you!!!!

IsMollyReallyHungry

You look great!!! Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work!!

svgarcia

U look incredible

TashaHem

all I can say is "Wow!" I need to start lifting weights!

KaleidoscopeEyes1056

You look awesome!

CallMeCupcakeDammit

Love this! You are awesome!

Juliechilli

I started lifting heavy and clean eating two weeks ago. Gave heavy cardio a rest for the time being. I truly hope to see the same kind of results. I have also STOPPED getting on the scale completely.

You look amazing. I'm so glad I started this because it seems you really do transform your body by lifting!!! Great job!

RepsnSets

You rock!!!!!!


Im lifting heavy havent seen a change on the scale since I started January the 2nd but my clothes are definitely more loose. Just gotta keep reminding myself not to let the scale rule my head.

vanessalillian82

Congratulations, you look amazing It's also great to see another tall girl with success photos because I'm just over 6'1" and have a hard time figuring out what I'm "supposed to" (or can) look like.

alisonsurf

You look great, it is really inspiring to see the difference without losing weight.

MacInCali

I am so very proud of you and all of the hard work you have put in!! You, my dear friend, are beautiful, both inside and out, xoxo.

Junken_Diraffe

Thank you all so much for the support and encouragement! For those who've asked, I'm following Stronglifts 5x5. I lift 3-4 days a week usually. (okay, i TRY to lift 3-4 days a week!)

Also, I feel like I should mention that I'm not really taking new friends right now. Just going through some stuff in my personal life, and I'd like to keep to my small little group for now. I really do appreciate it though!

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SRH7

You rock!!!!!!


Im lifting heavy havent seen a change on the scale since I started January the 2nd but my clothes are definitely more loose. Just gotta keep reminding myself not to let the scale rule my head.

Wise words. I started in January and have lost 6lbs... but more importantly two inches off my waist. Give me inches any day of the week

blynnblair

Awesome transformation!!! you rock!!

sophayz

grats on the amazing transformation!!! i agree 100% that more women should lift but i need to add that those same women also need to up their calorie goals (especially protein) i seen too many women going to the gym to lift but end up not being able to due to the fact that they still eat with a calorie deficit diet easy equation : lift heavy + eat more = nice bod !

sbussard

Thank you for sharing your story, you truly look amazing!

capnrus789

Why should women lift?



Because it's hot.

end thread.

PhearlessPhreaks

I love these 'women lifting' threads! I want to start heavy lifting after I have my baby and get the green light from the doc to do so! You ladies are inspiring

WillLift4Tats

Amazing!! I LOVE seeing these before & after lifting pics! I'm continually amazed at how much difference it can make without a single digit budging on the scale. Thanks so much for posting and keep up the great work!

fmebear

AWESOME JOB! I am going to start the lifting again. I have had a few years off due to medical issues but I believe that lifting will help me recoup that much better plus strengthen me.

Thank you for the inspiration!

GlowstickGirl

Awesome transformation! This sooo inspiring!

I'm 5'11" and currently 194, hoping to get back down to 160. I was kind of doubting I could ever look like this, but looking at you makes me sure I can! Thank you for sharing.

BusyRaeNOTBusty

Awesome!

Altruista75

I heart lifting!!!

Pamko57

I love lifting, too. I am 55. Started lifting pretty seriously at 41. Stopped for about 8 years and took it up again in November. In addition to toning and slimming, it also helps with the aging thing, something that wasn't really a big concern at 41 and is increasingly so at 55. Aging is essentially loss of strength. There are just so many benefits. Doctors tell me now to do more reps and use lighter weights, but I was amazed how soon I adjusted to lifting again after such a long break.

You look awesome!!

krickeyuu

bump

DixiedoesMFP

Awesome success story!