HALP! Heavy Lifting Made Me SUPAH Bulky!!!

Chele_Belle_

memathmfp wrote: »

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!

Way to rock it!

retirehappy

memathmfp wrote: »

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!

Wowza is right. Fantastic results.

2manyhats

This thread has changed my life! I love 5x5! And it has a free app for androids. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 6 inches & 5 pounds down in 3 weeks!

cerise_noir

mmdolly56 wrote: »

So did the extra exercise also turn your hair black? Just doesn't seem like the same people in the before and after pics.

o_O
And hair dye doesn't exist @mmdolly56 ?

I too, have changed my hair color since lifting. It must be certain lifts, cuz I've been purple, fuschia, black, and red-violet.

Kelll12123

Can someone who has success with stronglifts add me and give me basically every detail I need to know? I REALLY want to do it but I need advice.

unnichaacko

Kelll12123 wrote: »

Can someone who has success with stronglifts add me and give me basically every detail I need to know? I REALLY want to do it but I need advice.

@quiksylver296

Sumiblue

amyrebeccah wrote: »

Kelll12123 wrote: »

Can someone who has success with stronglifts add me and give me basically every detail I need to know? I REALLY want to do it but I need advice.

There's a free pdf from the author and a dedicated group to join that can explain it all to you that simplifies it still further. Try reading those because someone's already done a lot of work to give you those details. Then you can ask more informed questions.

Here's the group to join.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

Here's their simplified summary of the program (very helpful) on a thread where you can ask clarifying questions.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/560459/stronglifts-5x5-summary#latest

All the info is on the site, along with form videos for the lifts. Everyone's experience with the program will be unique to them. You can't judge how you will do based on what they are doing or did. Goals might be different. One person might be bulking, another cutting and yet another recomping.

jessiefrancine

amyrebeccah wrote: »

Kelll12123 wrote: »

Can someone who has success with stronglifts add me and give me basically every detail I need to know? I REALLY want to do it but I need advice.

There's a free pdf from the author and a dedicated group to join that can explain it all to you that simplifies it still further. Try reading those because someone's already done a lot of work to give you those details. Then you can ask more informed questions.

Here's the group to join.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

Here's their simplified summary of the program (very helpful) on a thread where you can ask clarifying questions.
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/560459/stronglifts-5x5-summary#latest

+1 to this. Excellent group and excellent reading materials to go through before you get started.

marybowldseddington

Sorry for underwear pic but it's only from the back and it shows my hamstrings and back muscles!!!!

MoHousdon

As of last night.

quiksylver296

MoHousdon wrote: »

As of last night.

That's my girl!!! Boulder shoulders!

MoHousdon

@quiksylver296

youdoyou2016

I feel a little ridiculous writing this, but I hope some on here will understand.

I have struggled with my weight for over 10 yrs and finally, with the help of a dr, found and addressed a health issue that caused the weight gain and prevented loss. I'm a little over 5', and gained over 100 lbs. It's been absolutely horrible.

Now, I'm about 10-15 lbs away from my goal, and the scale moves very slowly. Like -.2 or, maybe, -.4 lbs a week.

I'm tempted to begin resistance training. (Currently, I swim.) But, if I saw the scale go UP from weight lifting ... honestly, I just can't do that. Does this make sense? Is it something to be concerned with? Does it even happen with weight lifting? Does anyone have experience with this issue and can give me a pointer or two as I contemplate beginning a weight lifting program?

I know the scale doesn't tell the whole story, but for me, given my experience and circumstances, the number means a lot. Maybe it shouldn't, but right now it does.

Thanks for reading and, hopefully, understanding ...

middlehaitch

Congrats on the loss so far.

Yes, being petite makes those last few ponds torturous. I ended up losing 1lbs every 6 weeks at the end. Stick with it- it will happen.

Take a big breath and start lifting. Yes you will get a 3-5lbs weight gain. (At 5'1 and 105 lbs mine is 3lbs)

Have it in your mind that this is going to happen. It is part of getting healthy, strong and looking Fantastic, not a fat gain. Once you have that in mind and know what it is- start lifting.

Make sure you fuel yourself well, lifting can be deceptively tiring.

It is a mind game that you have to play with yourself but it is so worth it.

Cheers, h.

shakspeare99

Seems that what you did worked for you. All the best to you in your journey

arditarose

youdoyou2016 wrote: »

I feel a little ridiculous writing this, but I hope some on here will understand.

I have struggled with my weight for over 10 yrs and finally, with the help of a dr, found and addressed a health issue that caused the weight gain and prevented loss. I'm a little over 5', and gained over 100 lbs. It's been absolutely horrible.

Now, I'm about 10-15 lbs away from my goal, and the scale moves very slowly. Like -.2 or, maybe, -.4 lbs a week.

I'm tempted to begin resistance training. (Currently, I swim.) But, if I saw the scale go UP from weight lifting ... honestly, I just can't do that. Does this make sense? Is it something to be concerned with? Does it even happen with weight lifting? Does anyone have experience with this issue and can give me a pointer or two as I contemplate beginning a weight lifting program?

I know the scale doesn't tell the whole story, but for me, given my experience and circumstances, the number means a lot. Maybe it shouldn't, but right now it does.

Thanks for reading and, hopefully, understanding ...

Congrats on your loss.

If you're in a deficit, the scale won't really go up. Maybe for a week while you retain water. For the most part, the trend will be downward. Lifting in maintenance, it still shouldn't go up. You might get little swings if you retain a lot of water after a workout again.

The only time I've ever seen the scale go up while lifting heavy is while I was eating in a surplus.

melancholyjen

I've lifted and done body weight training off and on for years, but my favorite thing is running. After doing my first full marathon, I decided that I wanted to increase my upper body strength, so I started really getting into strength training/lifting about a year ago with a personal trainer. While my weight hasn't really changed much - I think I've actually fluctuated more than anything between 2-3 lbs up (between 141-144) - which kind of drives me a little crazy because of my height (5'2.5). Why do we women have this crazy idea that I should see a certain number on the scale? Anyway, this being said, I'm much more lean and stronger than I was 2 years ago.

The one of the left is from 2011 at 153. The other two were taken on the same day. SOOOOOOO bulky.

memathmfp

Bumpity bump.

memathmfp

I just finished my first 8 weeks of SL. I'm down 6.8lbs and up 7lbs of muscle. I've lost 21.5 inches in total, 5 of them off my waist alone. And I'm down 11.6% BF. Totally stoked by these results! I can't wait to see what the next 8 weeks brings!

StrongGirlFitGirl

I start lifting again on Monday! I lifted last year and got stronger, but my diet wasn't good. Now, my diet is good, so I'm ready to get the two - eating and exercise - working together!