I Need Honest Review: Where Do I Still Need Work!?
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I wish people would stop attacking me on my need for self esteem and my "inability" to be able to bench 200 pounds?? Are you serious?? That isn't even competition weight!?! If you knew anything about womens weight lifting you would know the strongest is over 440 by a female. I'm not eve at half of that!! I have been working my *kitten* off and the reason I asked for critique was I wanted critique of my BODY NOT MY "SELF ESTEEM ISSUES" or my ABILITIES.0
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Your legs are way to big and your waist is huge!! That is where I would start if I was you. You certainly need to tone a good bit more and I would think losing a little more weight would benefit you greatly.
.... Are you talking about the "before" picture?
I was joking. I really think she looks amazing. I honestly think she may be trying to get attention and fishing for compliments.
I like you.0 -
THANK YOU!0
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i think you look fine, try and lose your last bit of weight then just keep fit to maintain it
i agree about the hair sometimes when you lose alot of weight shorter hair can emphasize it a bit more, but you are looking fabulous, well done on your weight loss :drinker: 0 -
wow people on here are so rude. jealous much?0
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I wish people would stop attacking me on my need for self esteem and my "inability" to be able to bench 200 pounds?? Are you serious?? That isn't even competition weight!?! If you knew anything about womens weight lifting you would know the strongest is over 440 by a female. I'm not eve at half of that!! I have been working my *kitten* off and the reason I asked for critique was I wanted critique of my BODY NOT MY "SELF ESTEEM ISSUES" or my ABILITIES.
My wife can push 200. I believe you 100%. Don't listen to these folks trying to be ugly about it.0 -
:flowerforyou: Your both awesome, I haven't had a thing to say cuz you both are already saying it.:laugh:Your legs are way to big and your waist is huge!! That is where I would start if I was you. You certainly need to tone a good bit more and I would think losing a little more weight would benefit you greatly.
.... Are you talking about the "before" picture?
I was joking. I really think she looks amazing. I honestly think she may be trying to get attention and fishing for compliments.
I like you.0 -
I wish people would stop attacking me on my need for self esteem and my "inability" to be able to bench 200 pounds?? Are you serious?? That isn't even competition weight!?! If you knew anything about womens weight lifting you would know the strongest is over 440 by a female. I'm not eve at half of that!! I have been working my *kitten* off and the reason I asked for critique was I wanted critique of my BODY NOT MY "SELF ESTEEM ISSUES" or my ABILITIES.
Sorry we were under the impression that you could take criticism..Criticism is wonderful motivation for me! Don't think you'll hurt my feelings, giv me the best....er worst you've got!!0 -
wow people on here are so rude. jealous much?
ikr?! Sad. People post looking for constructive criticism or advice and get called a liar and get diagnosed with insecurity issues. lol!
Go home internet, you're drunk.0 -
I wish people would stop attacking me on my need for self esteem and my "inability" to be able to bench 200 pounds?? Are you serious?? That isn't even competition weight!?! If you knew anything about womens weight lifting you would know the strongest is over 440 by a female. I'm not eve at half of that!! I have been working my *kitten* off and the reason I asked for critique was I wanted critique of my BODY NOT MY "SELF ESTEEM ISSUES" or my ABILITIES.
First off, many of us are very accustomed to some extremely body dimorphic posts on here, so plenty of people immediately respond "WTF?". Take it as a compliment.
And still, 200 pounds is damn respectable for a woman, and frankly a lot of us like watching women lifting. Seriously, post the video.
Finally, you're not going to get much of the constructive criticism you want here. People are either going to be ****s or they're going to be too polite (not a lot in the middle where you want it). Talk to your coach and look in the mirror. That said, you do look fantastic.0 -
What do you think you need to improve on? That is the question.... Screw everybody elses opinion..... Really!!!! Your opinion is the only one that matters..0
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I wish people would stop attacking me on my need for self esteem and my "inability" to be able to bench 200 pounds?? Are you serious?? That isn't even competition weight!?! If you knew anything about womens weight lifting you would know the strongest is over 440 by a female. I'm not eve at half of that!! I have been working my *kitten* off and the reason I asked for critique was I wanted critique of my BODY NOT MY "SELF ESTEEM ISSUES" or my ABILITIES.
The collegiate national record for your weight class is 225 lbs.
The world record for your weight class is 319 lbs. That puts you at 63% of the world record.
That's seriously elite. If it's true.
Is this a barbell lift, or a machine lift of some kind?0 -
I wish people would stop attacking me on my need for self esteem and my "inability" to be able to bench 200 pounds?? Are you serious?? That isn't even competition weight!?! If you knew anything about womens weight lifting you would know the strongest is over 440 by a female. I'm not eve at half of that!! I have been working my *kitten* off and the reason I asked for critique was I wanted critique of my BODY NOT MY "SELF ESTEEM ISSUES" or my ABILITIES.
Sorry we were under the impression that you could take criticism..Criticism is wonderful motivation for me! Don't think you'll hurt my feelings, giv me the best....er worst you've got!!
LOL. Word. OP, keep doing what you're doing.0 -
I wish people would stop attacking me on my need for self esteem and my "inability" to be able to bench 200 pounds?? Are you serious?? That isn't even competition weight!?! If you knew anything about womens weight lifting you would know the strongest is over 440 by a female. I'm not eve at half of that!! I have been working my *kitten* off and the reason I asked for critique was I wanted critique of my BODY NOT MY "SELF ESTEEM ISSUES" or my ABILITIES.
Sorry we were under the impression that you could take criticism..Criticism is wonderful motivation for me! Don't think you'll hurt my feelings, giv me the best....er worst you've got!!
Don't listen to these haters. I reached the same plateau, once I hit 1350 on deadlifts.0 -
I wish people would stop attacking me on my need for self esteem and my "inability" to be able to bench 200 pounds?? Are you serious?? That isn't even competition weight!?! If you knew anything about womens weight lifting you would know the strongest is over 440 by a female. I'm not eve at half of that!! I have been working my *kitten* off and the reason I asked for critique was I wanted critique of my BODY NOT MY "SELF ESTEEM ISSUES" or my ABILITIES.
Sorry we were under the impression that you could take criticism..Criticism is wonderful motivation for me! Don't think you'll hurt my feelings, giv me the best....er worst you've got!!
QFT0 -
A book that addresses lifting program changes to aid in breaking through a plateau is
Practical Programming for Strength Training by Ripptoe
A older version is online in pdf format. I am not sure of your current program, but the recommendation is to switch up the routine to give your muscles time to recover or to push them harder with additional sets depending on what the issue is.
In addition, if you are currently cutting weight and operating at calorie deficit it will be difficult to add additional muscle and strength. As a beginner you can cut and build strength, but at some point strength gains will become more difficult and slow and require supportive nutrition.0 -
I wish people would stop attacking me on my need for self esteem and my "inability" to be able to bench 200 pounds?? Are you serious?? That isn't even competition weight!?! If you knew anything about womens weight lifting you would know the strongest is over 440 by a female. I'm not eve at half of that!! I have been working my *kitten* off and the reason I asked for critique was I wanted critique of my BODY NOT MY "SELF ESTEEM ISSUES" or my ABILITIES.
Well it screams 'self-esteem issues' because how is anybody supposed to give you a reasonable critique? You are already at a healthy weight. At this point anybody giving you a critique would be basing it on their personal preference. Someone might tell you that your arms look flabby and need work. Someone else may tell you that your leg muscles need more definition. Someone else may say that it appears you still may have, albeit small, love handles on your waist. Someone else may even say your chest is too big, or your bum is too flat. What are you going to do, start working on improving things total strangers are telling you in their 'critique', which is based on their own personal preference? What do YOU prefer, what do you want to do to improve your body? What are your goals, what do you want to do? For example if you just want to look good in a swimsuit, your goal is different than someone who wants to become a bikini model. if you plan to become a bikini model, your goal is very different than someone who plans to enter strength-training competitions. And so forth.0 -
FYI, the OP has deactivated her account...0
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Jesus... already? :noway:0
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FYI, the OP has deactivated her account...
I would too with the welcome she received.
Maybe she was a troll, maybe not.0 -
the only one that matters is YOU how do you feel its your body YOU do for YOU not others 0
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FYI, the OP has deactivated her account...
LOL. I love it when that happens. Some people are so touchy.0 -
FYI, the OP has deactivated her account...
I would too with the welcome she received.
Maybe she was a troll, maybe not.
She received a welcome in proportion to her introduction. She came off brassy and overly confident (criticize me! I can take it!) and then got salty when told she shouldn't rely on/care about others critiquing her body. Rather than take a moment to ponder if what poster after poster was saying had any merit, she threw a hissy fit and bailed. I wouldn't call her a troll, but perhaps a wee bit insecure and floundering for connection.0 -
FYI, the OP has deactivated her account...
I would too with the welcome she received.
Maybe she was a troll, maybe not.
She received a welcome in proportion to her introduction. She came off brassy and overly confident (criticize me! I can take it!) and then got salty when told she shouldn't rely on/care about others critiquing her body. Rather than take a moment to ponder if what poster after poster was saying had any merit, she threw a hissy fit and bailed. I wouldn't call her a troll, but perhaps a wee bit insecure and floundering for connection.
People like this need to add "please only answer my questions using words I want to hear". In this case, I'd wager that the only acceptable answer would have been "OMG YOU LOOK PERFECT/GORGEOUS ALREADY!!!"0 -
She received a welcome in proportion to her introduction. She came off brassy and overly confident (criticize me! I can take it!) and then got salty when told she shouldn't rely on/care about others critiquing her body. Rather than take a moment to ponder if what poster after poster was saying had any merit, she threw a hissy fit and bailed. I wouldn't call her a troll, but perhaps a wee bit insecure and floundering for connection.
I hear what you're saying. I'm just saying she asked about her body, not her mental state or whether or not anyone trusted her. She wanted to know if she needs to do more lunges or cut back on the peanut butter! lol!
I just never see the reason to be ugly to someone. It serves no purpose.0 -
First of all congratulations on your success! You really do look wonderful. NOW since you asked for honesty I will say that looking at your side by side since that is all I can see. I would just work on toning. The muscles in you legs specifically. I noticed that the picture of you in the white dress you look great but your legs don't quite fit your new body. Not that they are to big but weight loss causes looseness in just about all of us so the mucle tone is a big deal with most everyone. GOD knows I have so much to lose that I will not have the option of just toning it up SO cheers to you that it looks like you won't have that problem! I am going to have to have skin removal but I am ok with that because I know that with all the hard work I am having to put in I want to be able to see it! And it goes without saying that you need to be able to and be happy with what you see for yourself! Best wishes on getting happy with your overall appearence and congrats on coming this far! :drinker:0
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She's moved on to the next thing anyway. This obviously didn't workout for her.0
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Disgusted to read all the people actually giving her advice. I think it is very ... dumb? Weird? Stupid? of her to ask for "advice", but to tell her what she could work on is even dumber and stupider. Those who told her to be honest with herself, had it right.
We all like our bodies differently. And we should all get to a point where WE like it, not where others like it. To criticize someone on how they look and tell them "you could do some more toning" or "your *whatever* is too big" is the most ridiculous thing to say, whether they asked for it or not.
My 2 cents.0 -
Well that was *kitten* - I wasted 5 minutes of my life giving solid advice she's never going to read........0
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Disgusted to read all the people actually giving her advice. I think it is very ... dumb? Weird? Stupid? of her to ask for "advice", but to tell her what she could work on is even dumber and stupider. Those who told her to be honest with herself, had it right.
We all like our bodies differently. And we should all get to a point where WE like it, not where others like it. To criticize someone on how they look and tell them "you could do some more toning" or "your *whatever* is too big" is the most ridiculous thing to say, whether they asked for it or not.
My 2 cents.
Dumber AND stupider.... well, hell.0
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