This podcast is fabulous. It tells the story of Katie Sandwina, a female strong woman in Ringling Brothers’ glory days. She was reknowned for her strength and femininity. She performed as a lifter from age 2 well into her 60’s.
This podcast is fabulous. It tells the story of Katie Sandwina, a female strong woman in Ringling Brothers’ glory days. She was reknowned for her strength and femininity. She performed as a lifter from age 2 well into her 60’s.
lifting 3x a week, HIIT 2x a week.
stats: max squat at start was 95 lbs, current max 185, max DL at start was 135, current is 205. Planning to max out again in a couple weeks.
@2013allen - you look amazing! Great job! My start (current) weight is higher than yours, but this gives me hope. How long between pictures?
Notwithstanding the bad angle and the "I'm hiding" bathing suit (and the shoes, for crying out loud!):
Left pic is max weight 184 lbs
Right pic is 4 months after I started lifting, weight 160 lbs.
24 lbs lost in 4 months. I was lifting 3x a week - a day for arms, one for legs, one for chest and shoulders and back. Cardio and abs on the 4th day. And I wasn't watching calories.
I'm at 155 now and I've got 20 more pounds to go.
I wish the gym was open so I could lift again. I'd be losing the weight so much faster!
People: I don't want to lift weights, it'll make me bulky.
Me: I lift weights...
People: You poor man! Here, take this side of bacon. You need it more than I do.
My trainer had me squat using the bamboo bar, bands and weights today. It was a blast! It felt like 90+ pounds of squirming kittens, though! She also told me my batwings had disappeared since I've been at the gym. (My words, not hers. She's way too positive for that!) I thought so, but it was nice to have someone randomly reaffirm.
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Oh you 🤭
That’s a riot!
Incredible, @ghudson92 !!!!!
Thank you - I found your post to be rather inspirational
It may have taken 10 months, but I finally hit goal #2. 130lbs for a total loss of 30lbs since I started my journey!
Ultimate goal is 120lbs - 10 more to go!
You look phenomenal!!
Nice gains/guns!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/symhc-classics-katie-sandwina-the-glamorous-strongwoman/id283605519?i=1000430934442
Oh, man, the stuff that comes up with an image search on her name!
@2013allen - you look amazing! Great job! My start (current) weight is higher than yours, but this gives me hope. How long between pictures?
This thread is the bee's knees.
Notwithstanding the bad angle and the "I'm hiding" bathing suit (and the shoes, for crying out loud!):
Left pic is max weight 184 lbs
Right pic is 4 months after I started lifting, weight 160 lbs.
24 lbs lost in 4 months. I was lifting 3x a week - a day for arms, one for legs, one for chest and shoulders and back. Cardio and abs on the 4th day. And I wasn't watching calories.
I'm at 155 now and I've got 20 more pounds to go.
I wish the gym was open so I could lift again. I'd be losing the weight so much faster!
Me: I lift weights...
People: You poor man! Here, take this side of bacon. You need it more than I do.
A 2 month progress pic! I love weightlifting