HALP! Heavy Lifting Made Me SUPAH Bulky!!!

tiffanylacourse

Mariekegetsfit wrote: »

Weights are scary!

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agbmom556

ARoe9410

Bump. This thread is amazing. You ladies are such an inspiration! I started SL 5x5 in Jan and I can't wait to post my own before and after pics!

k80flec

Mariekegetsfit wrote: »

Weights are scary!

https://www.facebook.com/UNILADFitness/videos/1688350891464714/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED

quiksylver296

amyinthetardis1231

madisonamanda wrote: »

I life heavy, 5-6 times a week. Dropped by body fat % by 10 percent and lost 50lbs. Very little to no cardio. Clean diet and weight training!

Dang!

lynpcooper

So I have a question that I'm sure has probably been asked on this thread: which program should I use (Starting Strength vs nrolfw vs Strong Curves vs StrongLifts 5x5 vs Thinner, Leaner, Stronger, etc.) I am a beginner and have lots of weight to lose. I also am dealing with some low back pain, which is new. I will eat at a deficit for weight loss, but I also want to build muscle (if that is possible on a deficit). What do you guys think?

Maggieba

lynpcooper wrote: »

So I have a question that I'm sure has probably been asked on this thread: which program should I use (Starting Strength vs nrolfw vs Strong Curves vs StrongLifts 5x5 vs Thinner, Leaner, Stronger, etc.) I am a beginner and have lots of weight to lose. I also am dealing with some low back pain, which is new. I will eat at a deficit for weight loss, but I also want to build muscle (if that is possible on a deficit). What do you guys think?

Those are all great programs. My local library had paper copies of many of them so I read up and picked what worked for me and the equipment I have access to. Most people will say you can't build appreciable muscle while eating at a deficit. There are some exceptions including those new to lifting that you'll see referenced as "noob gains." However those gains will generally taper off. One of the greatest advantages of lifting while losing weight, it will help minimize muscle loss. Many will also recommend you keep your protein intake high while eating at a deficit: 0.8 to 1g per pound LBM.

dixiewhiskey

Four month results.

I have been working out from home as I am relocating to another country soon and have to save money. Been doing dumbbell front squats, deadlifts and hip thrusts 3-4x a week since February. Started with 60lbs, now using 110lb dumbbells (can't find any heavier ones atm). Added some HIIT at the park and kettlebells every other day from mid April.

jessiefrancine

lynpcooper wrote: »

So I have a question that I'm sure has probably been asked on this thread: which program should I use (Starting Strength vs nrolfw vs Strong Curves vs StrongLifts 5x5 vs Thinner, Leaner, Stronger, etc.) I am a beginner and have lots of weight to lose. I also am dealing with some low back pain, which is new. I will eat at a deficit for weight loss, but I also want to build muscle (if that is possible on a deficit). What do you guys think?

I agree with the previous answer that all of these would be good programs to start with. I recommend you just pick one and get started. I personally chose StrongLifts 5x5 because of its simplicity (just a handful of compound lifts to learn the technique for) and because the free StrongLifts app made it super easy to track workouts (and it automatically adds the weight for you on the next workout, so you just do what it tells you). There are also tons of free Stronglifts resources online (form videos, etc.). For me, this was super foolproof.

There's a great women's StrongLifts group here on MFP with lots of info about modifying the program for women. You may want to check it out.

ejsilvi

Look Great hard work pays off! Iam a guy n I don't look that good

Judikim118

madisonamanda wrote: »

I life heavy, 5-6 times a week. Dropped by body fat % by 10 percent and lost 50lbs. Very little to no cardio. Clean diet and weight training!

You have one of the hottest transformation I have seen on here. Total packet. Very inspiring. Thanks for the motivation!!!!

brittxmarie89

Can I just say that all of y'all are inspirational?! I'm dying to start heavy lifting!!!! Keep up the good work ladies!!!!

middlehaitch

@brittxmarie89 start now. There is no time like the present- especially when inspired by the people on this thread.
Check out 'which lifting program is best for me' (or words to that effect) thread.

Cheers, h.

brittxmarie89

Thank you @middlehaitch !!!! I'll be looking into that ASAP!! My husband and I are contemplating buying weights, racks, etc for our basement! EEEEEK!!! I'm too excited!

Kait_Dee

Beautiful shots ...! You look great! I'm a heavy lifter too & I've lost over 100lbs and kept it off for years now.

I've already hit my 300lb DL this year and tonight hit a new PR of a 150lb front squat, so feeling strong AF right now in a re-comp phase.

Here's a pic from my Coach's gym - they featured my transformation over the past few years since I started lifting heavy. (I'd already lost my weight).

Chena83

Truly inspiring

OY74NmFGBL

You look great! I'm definitely going to start lifting weights now for sure. You look awesome

fromaquasar1

Just started lifting heavy. Can't wait to look "bulky" like all you beautiful badasses

sporangia

andreae13 wrote: »

LOVE that more and more women are starting to realize the benefits to lifting heavy and move past the myth!! I absolutely love being strong!!

Here are my pics (lifting pic was taken about 3 months ago so I've gotten a little bit more definition since then but you get the idea). Still not at goal but getting there

Before 323lbs


Current 183lbs

wow... I am so jealous of your arms. You look amazing!