Lifting Progress Pics

fitandgeeky

A little bit of background - I started getting back into shape on the first of the year when I downloaded MFP's app to my phone. I was 144 lbs and not happy with myself. I did the dumb thing and followed the recommendation of 1280 calories. I also did cardio, but wasn't logging my exercise at the time. Needless to say, I was hungry. I lost weight, but I wasn't happy with my results. When I joined the online community, I learned a lot. Three weeks ago I decided to start lifting. I learned some more by lurking here in the forums and paying attention to the members who had achieved the results I was looking for. I upped my calories, dialed down my cardio, started paying attention to my macros and started lifting heavy. The results have been great. I'm not where I want to be, but I am on my way

Three weeks ago - 131 lbs, 31% bf, 31 inch waist, 38 inch hips, 37 inch bust





Today - 132 lbs, 29% bf, 29 inch waist, 37 inch hips, 36 inch bust

Mia_RagazzaTosta

wonderful job!

caseythirteen

You're doing great!! Keep it up!

NovemberJune

3 weeks awesome job!

j4zepedajj

Thats FANTASTIC!!! Great JOB!

kingkoopaluv

great!

svgarcia

Wow- great job!

Anewcrys

Great job! Everytime I go to the gym, there hardly never any girls lifting! I'm like ladies you want to get rid of that fat you have to lift!!!!

Lesley2901

Great job! I've just started lifting too for exactly the same reasons!

mikkimomof3

So awesome!!!

lmbigsby

That is fantastic progress. I have been using MFP for almost a year for recording my calories and exercise but kept plateauing and not progressing. In September I found Venus Index, a lifting program with the most amazing community of supportive women ever. During my first 12 weeks I lost 20 lbs and gained muscle and the upper body strength I have always wanted. I am currently in week 8 of my second 12 week phase and having the same amazing results. Good luck, you are doing amazing.

dbkrantz

You look amazing!

jennaworksout

great work !!! I'm doing the same thing!!

jojeh2011

can you share exactly what your lifting regimen is? I would love to start lifting because while i've lost a lot of weight, i still kinda feel "skinny fat"... would love to see more muscle definition in my abs, legs, and arms. but i just don't know where to start.

jacklis

That is really awesome and inspiring. I have tackled it in the opposite direction .
I have been lifting as part of my training, for about a year, and it was suggested that I increase my cardio outside the lifting. I love seeing the fat disappear and those muscles start to peek out. I think women who lift ROCK!

CanuckLove

You look great! Can I ask what your macro settings are?

ExcelWithMel

Great job! - can you share your workout schedule and target calories/macros? That's a pretty noticeable difference in just 3 weeks.

I also stopped focusing on the scale and focusing more on shaping my body. I completed 1 round of ChaLEAN Extreme and started to like the results. I would have done better if my eating was more on target.

I just stared Stronglifts 5X5 on Saturday, doing that every other day and yoga or running on alternate days. I eat 1800-2200 calories per day and try to eat 150g protein daily.

ktrn0312

Bump

pollyineedtobeskinny

AMAZING - BIG INSPIRATION :happy:

whiskeysister510

Wow!! Great results! I also stumbled upon lifting the same way--lurking in the forums here! Though I'm pretty sure I didn't have amazing results after 3 weeks!!

cortneysmissionpossible

Awesome job!!! I'm in the same boat right now! I'm at 144 and don't know what to do next..how much did you up your calories? and how many times a week do you strength train?