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To Lift or not to Lift

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  • 6550mom
    6550mom Posts: 206 Member
    So I think I want to start lifting. I've always flirted with the idea, but never really done anything about it. I'm afraid of getting too bulky (which as a bigger girl I know I'm already predisposed to bulk). There's also the fact that going into the weight room with a bunch of big guys who roll their eyes like "why is this chick in here" scares me. What suggestions to you guys have for someone who wants to get into lifting? Should I even get into it? Should I wait until I lose more weight first so I don't get too bulky (if that's even a thing)? Answers please!

    Just a note on one point. At my gym, at least, the guys are WAY friendlier that the other chicks in there. I actually prefer when I go in and I'm the only female for that reason.

    The others are right about 'bulking'. I still have weight to lose and will re-incorporate cardio now that I'm on session 9 of StrongLifts so I can lose weight and maintain muscle. Hopefully, the muscle work/improvement will increase my overall metabolism too.


    Good luck and enjoy the lifting. It feels good to feel strong.
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