HALP! Heavy Lifting Made Me SUPAH Bulky!!!

KelLifts

Awesome inspiration ladies!

veganbaum

These threads, with pics, are always so inspirational. I wish I had known about the benefits of heavy lifting early in my weight loss, I would probably be a lot happier now. Thanks for posting, ladies!

aakaakaak

I can never EVER get pics to work. Drives me insane, and yes I do the whole lowercase IMG thing. Anyways, I've been lifting since January. Here are my progress pics if you want to check them out = ) OOOrrr someone can post them to this thread for me =D

http://s117.photobucket.com/user/shaypagan/media/Scarlet Noelle/fitnessjourney.jpg.html?sort=3&o=34

Picture on the left is Dec 2012, pic on right is Feb 2013

http://s117.photobucket.com/user/shaypagan/media/Scarlet Noelle/birthday_zpsf70e3ec0.jpg.html?sort=3&o=17

Taken two weeks ago

http://s117.photobucket.com/user/shaypagan/media/Scarlet Noelle/IMG_20130411_110143_zps47f5981e.jpg.html?sort=3&o=3

Use the "Direct" links instead of the "Email & IM" links like this:
s117.photobucket.com/user/shaypagan/media/Scarlet%20Noelle/fitnessjourney.jpg
s117.photobucket.com/user/shaypagan/media/Scarlet%20Noelle/birthday_zpsf70e3ec0.jpg
s117.photobucket.com/user/shaypagan/media/Scarlet%20Noelle/IMG_20130411_110143_zps47f5981e.jpg

Then add the [ img ] URL [/ img ] tags (take out the spaces when you do it) and it should come out like this:

Edit: photobucket sucks. Move to imgur.com for better picture access.

eevincheezburger

MrsWells1983

I ordered NROL4W online and also the men's version for DH and am hoping to get them soon! I seriously CANNOT wait (weight LOL) to start! I HATE cardio! The most I do is cycling and circuit (Michelle Bridges Super Shredder which I LOVE). I hate running (at the moment because I'm so fat and it hurts!). Just need to find an affordable weight set for both DH and I!

I'm just about to head off and take before pics for later! I want to be toned and have a super sexy PERKY *kitten* and shapely thighs!

You girls are HOT and a total inspiration! I want that to be me!

Shan790

Ok ok I'm convinced. I'm just starting my journey but my to do list includes
Take before photos
Pick up the weights!!!
( but keep running because you know zombies and reavers )

KelLifts

Love your legs! Great Job!

dietstokes

Bumping to look at later. From them first few pages, you all look amazing!

ummlovelovesyou

BUMP! Love all of these photos...so inspirational :happy:




SOMEONE teach me how to lift :sad:

read

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs

and watch youtube videos on form
i watched these this week to check my squat form...i really liked them...there are 5.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ME8gEN54Ao

Thank you!!!!! :flowerforyou:

irishblonde2011

Hi

Can I say you all look amazing. As someone who is very new to weight lifting I would just like to add about the mental side. I have never felt happier and it's because for the first time in my life I feel strong. Now lets get back to the show...

braves1girl

Bump for later reading...

DistractedGrace

bump for later

stenochick0417

I just want to say all you ladies look absolutely AMAZING - and you all are something that I aspire too. I had an epiphany while I was looking through this thread last night . . . I NEED to stop being a lazy butt and start lifting and keep with it. I also realized that I am a cardio junkie (well, I am for my bike - I ride almost every day) but I have not been able to make the scale budge one. tiny. bit. It's maddening! :explode:

So. I have the NROWL supercharged, made a spreadsheet tracker and did my first set this evening after my ride. I am going to try like heck to stick with lifting and hopefully I will see a difference in my body composition. I'm even going to take before and after pics so even if the scale isn't moving, I can see a change.

Anyway, thank you all for being an inspiration to someone like me. :flowerforyou:

LaraCoz

Bump

mister_universe

Loving this entire thread!

jofjltncb6

Keeping this for later! You ladies are amazing!!

Yeah, ^this...

#notatallcreepy

#okaymaybealittlecreepy

#finetotallycreepy

Zumaria1

WOW!!!! I have been totally amazed by the body transformations of the women in this thread. Its AMAZING!!!! What is even better is how the lifting has given each woman HER best body, no two women have the same body. So its definitely a myth of getting bulky. All the women just have reached the potential of their best. Pure awesomeness

MrsKasandraByrd

Y'all look amazing!! ????????

rebeccat42

Okay, I looked at the intro posts in the NROLFW group, but it seems like those posts are not very active. I'm hoping by asking here, I'll get an answer

I do cardio and I lift. A little. A very little. Most of my experience is with machines. I'm intrigued by the NROLFW book, and am interested in reading it and starting the program, but I'm scared (make that terrified). Is it a good program for true beginners? Also, I've had muscle spasms in my lower back on and off for about six years. As far as I can tell, lifting has never made it worse, but I've been really careful. Any thoughts on that from anyone?

Thanks!

_chiaroscuro

Okay, I looked at the intro posts in the NROLFW group, but it seems like those posts are not very active. I'm hoping by asking here, I'll get an answer

I do cardio and I lift. A little. A very little. Most of my experience is with machines. I'm intrigued by the NROLFW book, and am interested in reading it and starting the program, but I'm scared (make that terrified). Is it a good program for true beginners? Also, I've had muscle spasms in my lower back on and off for about six years. As far as I can tell, lifting has never made it worse, but I've been really careful. Any thoughts on that from anyone?

Thanks!

Hi Rebecca!
I'm doing NROLFW as a beginner and have been very comfortable with the program. I started things like squats with just bodyweight, then moved up to dumbbells, then the empty bar, now adding weight. My experience has been really positive so far and I'd recommend it for someone just starting out.