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oregonzoo
oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
me: I don't know if I want to buy "starting strength" or "New rules of Lifting for Women"

he: STOP lifting weights

me: Why, I can't? I like it.

he: I don't want you to get all jacked

me: you realize a woman can lift weights and not get "all jacked" right?

he: lies

me: I'll be able to deadlift you soon

he: do not want!



--How to people still have these misconceptions about women lifting? It's irritating!

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  • S1NN3R
    S1NN3R Posts: 452 Member
    He's a man... they never know any better.
  • Bentley2718
    Bentley2718 Posts: 1,689 Member
    He's a man... they never know any better.

    Not true. Mine encouraged me to lift.
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    He's a man... they never know any better.
    He's awesome and supportive of just about everything. It comes to this, and he's scared to death.
  • MikeyD1280
    MikeyD1280 Posts: 5,257
    He's a man... they never know any better.

    Not true. Mine encouraged me to lift.

    :flowerforyou:
  • maab_connor
    maab_connor Posts: 3,927 Member
    unless you LITERALLY grow a pair, or your petuitary has a sex change w/o consulting you... not so much possible.
  • MrDude_1
    MrDude_1 Posts: 2,510 Member
    He's a man... they never know any better.
    He's awesome and supportive of just about everything. It comes to this, and he's scared to death.

    Nice duck.
  • taylor5877
    taylor5877 Posts: 1,792 Member
    even that isn't a guarantee to get jacked...
  • Jules2Be
    Jules2Be Posts: 2,238 Member
    Just do it...I am certain he will like what he sees.
  • _the_feniks_
    _the_feniks_ Posts: 3,412 Member
    Have him read this:

    http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/weight-exercises-women

    It was written by a MAN so he knows what he's talking about plus it was written for WOMEN so it will use small words and pictures to get the point across. :wink:

    Damn it... now where did I put that helmet?
  • wewon
    wewon Posts: 838 Member
    --How to people still have these misconceptions about women lifting? It's irritating!

    Everyone is ignorant one something, and about everything at some point in time.

    A lot of people have the misconception that the only thing standing between a woman and the strapping bodybuilding women is a few weeks at the gym.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    even that isn't a guarantee to get jacked...

    Amen to that.
  • Feisty_Red
    Feisty_Red Posts: 982 Member
    I only use pink dumbells with glitter on them..makes me feel pretty..
  • Jules2Be
    Jules2Be Posts: 2,238 Member
    Have him read this:

    http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/weight-exercises-women

    It was written by a MAN so he knows what he's talking about plus it was written for WOMEN so it will use small words and pictures to get the point across. :wink:

    Damn it... now where did I put that helmet?

    HA! you just want me to chase you.
  • digitalbill
    digitalbill Posts: 1,410 Member
    He's a man... they never know any better.
    Don't you have a dish to wash or a shirt to iron somewhere?
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    He's a man... they never know any better.
    Don't you have a dish to wash or a shirt to iron somewhere?

    (Psst...I believe this would be an appropriate time for a "sandwich" comment.)
  • MikeyD1280
    MikeyD1280 Posts: 5,257
    He's a man... they never know any better.
    Don't you have a dish to wash or a shirt to iron somewhere?


    :laugh: :laugh: :sad: :laugh: :laugh:

    :drinker:
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    He's a man... they never know any better.
    Don't you have a dish to wash or a shirt to iron somewhere?

    (Psst...I believe this would be an appropriate time for a "sandwich" comment.)
    I do make a killer grilled cheese.
  • This thread has given me a new goal: to deadlift my husband. 20 more pounds and I can do it! :drinker:
  • WifeNMama
    WifeNMama Posts: 2,876 Member
    Let him know your gargantuan muscle will in no way hamper your sammich making skills.
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    This thread has given me a new goal: to deadlift my husband. 20 more pounds and I can do it! :drinker:
    It's a great goal.