HALP! Heavy Lifting Made Me SUPAH Bulky!!!

savemama

I just wanted to say that (after I hit my goal weight) my new goal will be heavy lifting to define and strengthen. And it's thanks to threads like this.

I have always LOVED strength training but forced myself to steer clear because of the myths. I'm so glad I've been educated.

violetrix

All these success story posts have totally changed my mind about women and heavy lifting. Thanks for motivating me! I'm going to try it out and have just bought NROLFW.

iulia_maddie

All these success story posts have totally changed my mind about women and heavy lifting. Thanks for motivating me! I'm going to try it out and have just bought NROLFW.

Yay!

erniemj

Add me to the growing list of people ready to start lifting!!! I do cardio + interval training, but really feel that the way to go from here to work on the last 20 lbs or so and to seek definition rather than merely weight loss is to lift - and lift heavy!! Going to do one round of 30 DS first, and then get fully engaged in lifting - thank you!!

meeper123

I get so tired of hearing women use "getting bluky" as an excuse to jusitfy their 2.5 lbs dumbbells.

If this is your fear:


Then you should not avoid this:


But rather, avoid this:


I admire all the woman who have posted the before and after pictures. You are an inspiration to me and others!

THANK YOU!

this so much

thekyleo

i lift heavy, ain't did **** for me

shaywallis

i suuuckk. thats the sound of me giving up on ever posting pictures lol

amyx593

I want to start lifting, but I am intimidated and don't know how to!

Ashwee87

You guys ROCK!

just_fur_luck

i lift heavy, ain't did **** for me

I don't think you're applying yourself


But way to come on this wonderfullly inspirational thread and be a total Downbeat Simpson. That should get you some progress happenin. Go you!

thekyleo

i lift heavy, ain't did **** for me

I don't think you're applying yourself


But way to come on this wonderfullly inspirational thread and be a total Downbeat Simpson. That should get you some progress happenin. Go you!


Thanks

dixiewhiskey

Can you believe how bulky I got.......

Jan 1 @ 181.5lbs, 32% BF (Day 1) Size 16 US/CAN
Currently @ 166.5, 22.5% BF (Day 128) Size 6 US/CAN

pastryari

i lift heavy, ain't did **** for me

Care to elaborate?

dellashanks

Just wondering, how do you lovely lifting ladies feel about girls like me who don't lift and don't have any interest in lifting ever? :P

To each their own.

To all you wonderful lady lifters. You are my heros. I can't wait to be there. I'm lifting and loving every minute of it. DOMS and all. I don't feel right unless my legs feel like they are burning hot fire anymore. Everyone looks so very amazing. Just wow!:drinker:

BrittanyGQ

What inspiration!! I never challenged myself with weight training when I started working out 4-5 years ago, and now I'm really regretting it. I started New Rules of Lifting for Women a month ago, and I would love love love to be a super bulky "after" like you ladies!!

dessertlover27

bump!

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!

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.

Thanks for the response! I'm about 90% convinced I'm going to buy the Kindle version of the book today, read it over my long weekend, and get everything figured out so I can start 5/20.

frommetobetterme

Thanks for posting ladies. I've got a long way to go before looking muscular (I'm currently 220lbs), but this is definitely inspiring to not just concentrate on losing fat, but to remember to also gain muscle as it makes a world of difference in looks and reminds not to just focus on the scale.

SuziQNC

This post has been so inspiring! I just started NROL4W last week, and seeing these before and after pics make me motivated to stick with it! Great job, everyone looks fantastic!