need lady friends who lift :)

freebirdjones
freebirdjones Posts: 236 Member
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I need a few more ladies on my list with the same goals! I am 5'5 and about 118 lbs, I am eating 1800 cals on rest days and eating about 2000 on lift days. I am trying to get 1 gram of protein per lb of body weight (I am very new to this, only about a month in).

I am just looking for some girl friends on my list who are lifting so your foods, workouts and pics keep me motivated!

I hope I get a reply, I really need a few more of you hardcore ladies on my list =)

Thanks, Lisa

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  • nexangelus
    nexangelus Posts: 2,080 Member
    I am your height but oooh a lot heavier...I lift heavy four times a week and run twice a week at the moment...doing a triathlon soon...
  • Lesley2901
    Lesley2901 Posts: 372 Member
    I'm your height and quite near your weight. I started lifting 11 weeks ago and due to finish Simply Shredded next week so will be checking my measurements then. Currently on 1500 cals/day to lose a few pounds before my holiday but would normally be eating similar to you to maintain. I'm hoping to start Stronglifts in June.
  • StrongFitSexy
    StrongFitSexy Posts: 129
    Hello! Im new to this but have been religiously recording on this app everything that I eat and also my workouts.
    A little about me:
    Im 5`6 3/4 to be exact in height
    Weight is 145.8lbs
    Bodyfat is 19.5% my goal is to be 15 %(im in a cutting phase now was bulking over the winter)
    I do heavy weight lifting 4 days a week and cardio 2 days
    I also do some extra activity on the side if I feel like at home:)
  • Iron_Duchess
    Iron_Duchess Posts: 429 Member
    Hi! I'm not close to your height or weight, but one thing we have in common is the lifting. I'm currently in my second round of Stronglifts (3 x a week) and eat close to your calorie goal (just a little less). Feel free to add me.
  • DragonSquatter
    DragonSquatter Posts: 957 Member
    I'm 5'8" and have about 40ish more lbs to lose, but I love to lift. I also like to eat (no hangry here).

    Feel free to add me if you like.
  • HeidiHoMom
    HeidiHoMom Posts: 1,393 Member
    Feel free to add me.

    I eat 1800-2000 cals most days, lift heavy 3 times a week and have lost over 45 lbs of fat and put on 12 lbs of muscle.
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    Hi :) Feel free to add me if you want, I love lifting! :D

    5'8, looking to lose around 10lbs. I eat around 2500 a day regardless of whether I'm training that day or not and train 4x a week. :smile:
  • andrea_wants_abs
    andrea_wants_abs Posts: 51
    So for the ladies that have been lifting for a while- what works? What doesn't?
    I'm guess I have a lot of 'bro-vice' of guys who lift but I guess I think that female set up is different from male set up... and maybe I don't need to do as much weight as possible every time and eat more protein then I weigh.
    There is a lot of conflicting information out there.
    I'm not against lifting or even lifting heavy-- I want to do it. But I wanna do it smart, like a lady. :)
    Thoughts?
  • SpecialSundae
    SpecialSundae Posts: 795 Member
    I'm loving lifting. Doing Stronglifts at the moment.

    Height: 166cm
    Weight: 69.4kg
    Calories: 1950 on average.
  • nexangelus
    nexangelus Posts: 2,080 Member
    So for the ladies that have been lifting for a while- what works? What doesn't?
    I'm guess I have a lot of 'bro-vice' of guys who lift but I guess I think that female set up is different from male set up... and maybe I don't need to do as much weight as possible every time and eat more protein then I weigh.
    There is a lot of conflicting information out there.
    I'm not against lifting or even lifting heavy-- I want to do it. But I wanna do it smart, like a lady. :)
    Thoughts?

    The eating and lifting principles are the same for male and female alike. I began with stronglifts 5 x 5 and am now using Wendler's 5/3/1 four times a week.

    http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/
  • Docmahi
    Docmahi Posts: 1,603 Member
    <-- loves heavy lifting ladies, you should all just add me IMO :D
  • Lupercalia
    Lupercalia Posts: 1,857 Member
    Lifting ladies and those who enjoy our company should send me a friend request!

    I lift the heavy unisex weights in the awesome unisex way. :love:
  • pushyourself14
    pushyourself14 Posts: 275 Member
    Hello! So going to add you. Anyone else can feel free to do the same! :)
  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
    I lift and love it.
  • kts3639
    kts3639 Posts: 188 Member
    I lift!!! Going on week 4 here, so I am still new as well. I lift about 4 times/week, and do cardio on my off days. I eat between 2100 and 2300 calories most days (breastfeeding as well). I am 5' 6.5" but weigh much more than you!!! I am sitting at 164.2 right now, but still working on it :) Feel free to add me!
  • LoveMyLife_NYC
    LoveMyLife_NYC Posts: 230 Member
    I started lifting with a trainer last year. I saw what it did to my body. Now I'm addicted, and I love it!:happy:
  • italian_bella_xo
    italian_bella_xo Posts: 147
    love squatting heavy!
  • pspetralia
    pspetralia Posts: 963 Member
    Feel free to add me. I follow stronglifts- 3 times a week and cardio 3 times a week.

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