HALP! Heavy Lifting Made Me SUPAH Bulky!!!
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This was probably a couple months ago. Maybe May? Anyway, I have gone up in clothing sizes, but my waist is still 29" and my weight is staying pretty consistent. I have very mixed feelings about what lifting has done to and for my body. My husband is loving the #squatbooty and I'm in love with my shoulders, as long as I don't have to try to fit them in sleeves.
Your arms and shoulders look great! Do you care to share your mixed feelings? :-)
Sure! Thanks! My shoulders have always been big so they are definitely where I've made the most progress!
I never really had issues finding or fitting into clothes before I started lifting. Now, it's really difficult to find clothes (tops and pants) that fit correctly without being either so tight I can't move (I'm looking at you, Calvin Klein dress) or so baggy that it looks like I'm wearing my husband's clothes. I've outgrown most of my pants this year, and some of them I only got to wear once or twice because I just bought them.
On the complete other hand, it's awesome to look in the mirror and SEE all the hard work I've put in over the last year be right there in front (and behind
) me, and to have people notice and comment on how strong I look. Hand down, I would rather someone say I look strong/fit than that I look pretty.
A super big bonus of lifting is how well I fill out pants now and the fact that my husband of 16+ years can't keep his hand of me.
Here is another bonus: you can wear sleeveless dresses and tops and look absolutely awesome.3 -
Question for all you lovelies! I did download the app 5X5 and it really seems so minimal in terms of exercise. In the beginning, did you all start with just bar? How many calories? Sub with cardio? How long did a typical workout lasts? TIA for all my questions! Sorry if it's answered somewhere else!
I started lifting with the bar, except for deadlifts. I think I probably trained form around 65+ pounds, making sure to have the bar raised off the ground to the height it would be if there were 45s or bumper plates on.
The thing about 5x5 training is it looks easy on paper, but it's not that easy. In fact, 5x5 training for intermediate to advanced trainers is extremely difficult, because you get to a point where you can't add weight every workout like that. That's why it's a great beginners workout.
That workout as a beginner might take me 45 min. An hour tops. You can do some cardio. I don't. Your calories will depend on how much weight you have to lose and how much of a deficit you can get away with while still recovering and meeting your maco and micronutrient needs.2 -
KetoneKaren wrote: »This was probably a couple months ago. Maybe May? Anyway, I have gone up in clothing sizes, but my waist is still 29" and my weight is staying pretty consistent. I have very mixed feelings about what lifting has done to and for my body. My husband is loving the #squatbooty and I'm in love with my shoulders, as long as I don't have to try to fit them in sleeves.
Your arms and shoulders look great! Do you care to share your mixed feelings? :-)
Sure! Thanks! My shoulders have always been big so they are definitely where I've made the most progress!
I never really had issues finding or fitting into clothes before I started lifting. Now, it's really difficult to find clothes (tops and pants) that fit correctly without being either so tight I can't move (I'm looking at you, Calvin Klein dress) or so baggy that it looks like I'm wearing my husband's clothes. I've outgrown most of my pants this year, and some of them I only got to wear once or twice because I just bought them.
On the complete other hand, it's awesome to look in the mirror and SEE all the hard work I've put in over the last year be right there in front (and behind) me, and to have people notice and comment on how strong I look. Hand down, I would rather someone say I look strong/fit than that I look pretty.
A super big bonus of lifting is how well I fill out pants now and the fact that my husband of 16+ years can't keep his hand of me.
Here is another bonus: you can wear sleeveless dresses and tops and look absolutely awesome.
And I DO!
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Since starting to lift in April, I've cut back on the number and length of my runs (though I still run 20ish miles a week bc I enjoy it). An unexpected but very welcome byproduct of my new routine is a major increase in speed. I used to hang out around a 9:45-10 minute mile. It has been steadily decreasing and today I ran 4 miles with an average 8:07 min/mile. Even had a 7:48 mile in there! I'm totally floored, I never thought I could run that fast--and I'm still upping my weights.
Thought I'd share to encourage those who have a hard time letting go of some cardio--spending the time lifting will help your performance more than you expect!30 -
Incredible! And I like your message for the ladies about not to be afraid of lifting heavy weights.2
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gradchica27 wrote: »Since starting to lift in April, I've cut back on the number and length of my runs (though I still run 20ish miles a week bc I enjoy it). An unexpected but very welcome byproduct of my new routine is a major increase in speed. I used to hang out around a 9:45-10 minute mile. It has been steadily decreasing and today I ran 4 miles with an average 8:07 min/mile. Even had a 7:48 mile in there! I'm totally floored, I never thought I could run that fast--and I'm still upping my weights.
Thought I'd share to encourage those who have a hard time letting go of some cardio--spending the time lifting will help your performance more than you expect!
That is really good to know! Thanks for sharing!0 -
BUMP *Inspiring ladies everywhere to pick up heavy *kitten*4
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I really love this bc my fiancé is always like just do cardio, you will bulk up . I'm like shuddup! You look awesome3
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So did the extra exercise also turn your hair black? Just doesn't seem like the same people in the before and after pics.0
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DontStopB_Leakin wrote: »Before, a few months prior to heavy lifting:
170 lbs. Size 12 dress. Approximately 30% BF.
Waist = 33 inches
Hips = 41 inches
Under bust = 38 inches
Thighs = 23 inches
Arms = 13 inches
Now, 5 months after starting a progressive loading heavy lifting program:
151.8 lbs. Size 4 dress. Approximately 20% BF.
Waist = 27 inches
Hips = 36.5 inches
Under bust = 31 inches
Thighs = 21.5 inches
Arms = 11 inches
17.2 lbs lost. 4 sizes lost. Approximately 10% BF lost. 21 inches (and counting) lost.
Still think heavy lifting will make you "bulky?" Think again.
Heavy lifting ladies, I invite you to post YOUR before and after pics. Maybe, just maybe, we can attempt to snuff out this, "WEIGHT LIFTING WILL MAKE ME HYOOOOGE" myth.
Goals. Congratulations on bulking
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Love doing heavy lifting. lost another 4 1/2 inches with strong lift program last month and looking forward to more loss.4
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amyrebeccah wrote: »arditarose wrote: »
My guess is she's talking to OP, who I can see in her original photo does appear to have lighter hair. . .and who apparently has chosen to fool us all and certainly could NOT have just, you know, colored her hair.
Derp.
I've had 4 different hair colors since I started lifting/using this app.4 -
Just finished week 5 of SL and I'm down 5.2lbs, down 15 inches, and down 5% BF! Wowza! Just blown away by these results!16
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arditarose wrote: »
Nice! Enjoy and keep it up
Thanks! It's kind of addictive and the results just make it more so.
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arditarose wrote: »
Nice! Enjoy and keep it up
Thanks! It's kind of addictive and the results just make it more so.
Yeah. It is addictive. I just had my first power lifting meet this month and I actually got the post meet blues because I wasn't immediately training for something else!9
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