Why weight lifting is important on this journey... (pic)

hg5159
hg5159 Posts: 76 Member
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Photo on the left is from April 2012. Photo on the right is from August 2012. Just 4 months difference.

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I still have work to do. Today I surpassed the 50 lbs lost mark. I walk, run, use the elliptical. But the weight lifting is what's making the biggest changes to my body.

I don't lift heavy (yet!) I use free weights, machines, I do assisted pull ups and dips, pushups... whatever I can. I mix it up. I'm no expert. But seeing photos side by side really showed me that this is working. I encourage you to lift too! And take photos because that's how you'll see your progress.

PS. Feel free to add me, if you're looking for a new friend. :)
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  • DoomCakes
    DoomCakes Posts: 806 Member
    This pic inspires me, I love it so much. It's very true though, that weight lifting really makes a difference between soft skinny and fit sknny arms! Keep it up!
  • Couponqueenren
    Couponqueenren Posts: 47 Member
    Absolutely impressive! My gym pal and I have dabbled with the weights but I think we need to spend a little more time one it. Thanks for the post
  • lululucky1
    lululucky1 Posts: 39 Member
    Sooo true keep it up!
  • finally79
    finally79 Posts: 21 Member
    Congrats to you for incorporating weight lifting. Tonight I am so taking before pics and will post them in four months too!.
  • ndnmomma
    ndnmomma Posts: 466 Member
    Damn those arms are looking awesome. I love those weights, they make me one happy girl! Congratulations you earned it!!
  • jlreser
    jlreser Posts: 64 Member
    So glad you posted this as I've been wondering how I'm gonna get rid of the flab left behind losing all the weight, and now I have my answer. I'm only at 28 lbs lost and haven't been exercising b/c I have herniated discs, but once I get my PT under way, and get my back to working again, you bet I'm gonna start with cardio and lifting! :D
  • Yarasil
    Yarasil Posts: 20 Member
    This inspires me to keep on lifting weights. Thanks for sharing.
  • SarahCLS
    SarahCLS Posts: 1
    AWESOME!!!! Such a big difference!! :-D
  • jonniemomof9ak
    jonniemomof9ak Posts: 62 Member
    WOOHOO!! I LOVE FREE WEIGHTS. You have made great improvement on your arms. AWSOME!!!
  • twosons08
    twosons08 Posts: 46 Member
    Thanks for sharing your pictures. I'm weight training 3 times per week but have not yet seen the muscle definition. This will inspire me to keep going.
  • Green_Ash
    Green_Ash Posts: 16 Member
    I've been weightlifting and using MFP and have had more success in the past 2 1/2 months than I've had...well pretty much ever. Great job and thanks for the pics! They're very inspiring!
  • RenaHope
    RenaHope Posts: 80
    That is amazing progress. You look amazing and strong, too :p
  • feast4thebeast
    feast4thebeast Posts: 210 Member
    Photo on the left is from April 2012. Photo on the right is from August 2012. Just 4 months difference.

    4215ff1f.jpg

    I still have work to do. Today I surpassed the 50 lbs lost mark. I walk, run, use the elliptical. But the weight lifting is what's making the biggest changes to my body.

    I don't lift heavy (yet!) I use free weights, machines, I do assisted pull ups and dips, pushups... whatever I can. I mix it up. I'm no expert. But seeing photos side by side really showed me that this is working. I encourage you to lift too! And take photos because that's how you'll see your progress.

    PS. Feel free to add me, if you're looking for a new friend. :)

    Great guns - we all know they are sexy
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    Beautiful!!
  • nataliexxxx
    nataliexxxx Posts: 262
    Looks great! this is something I need to do
  • lkcuts
    lkcuts Posts: 224
    I have different size weights and have stared with 5lb bells for each hand.. however not sure what excersise to do to target different areas for the arm. I AM using stretch bands and follow a Michael Thurman tip for the back flab on the arms. What is your weight limit how many reps etc. do you do? Am interested as I know core strengthing is important for me as thats where most my weight lies. Would like to know what you did. Thanks!
  • bruceinthepit88
    bruceinthepit88 Posts: 136
    Good way to inspire everyone : Showing the results. Keep going. Add request sent :D
  • lombrica
    lombrica Posts: 1,419 Member
    Awesome!! :)

    I love lifting... and my arms and shoulders are some of my best results -- if you ignore the Bat wing flapping below it! So - your arms?!? Rocking!! :)
  • mccbabe1
    mccbabe1 Posts: 737 Member
    wow!! looks like a diff arm all together!!! lol
    gr8 job!
    yeah i do body pump at gym once a wk... othewise its cardio
    but i shoud try to do it more... and or get some hand /barbells at home too!!
    right on .. amazing diff!!!!!!!!!! rockin!:bigsmile:
  • ScarlettIsSpiffing
    ScarlettIsSpiffing Posts: 121 Member
    what an amazing difference, well done & I for one have paid attention & am now thinking bout how to get started ;)
  • kayx199189
    kayx199189 Posts: 42 Member
    Well done, I've just started lifting heavy and I can't wait to see result
  • Anastasia0511
    Anastasia0511 Posts: 372 Member
    That is my main goal for being here is to meet and talk with others interested in weight training. Congrats on that muscle! And the 50 lbs lost.
  • Megd1010
    Megd1010 Posts: 19 Member
    I do weights twice a week and one of those session is with a PT. You need it as wells as cardo - building strength is good for bones and stability.
  • kittyr77
    kittyr77 Posts: 419 Member
    Love love love it!
    Well done you!!!!!!
    I have done cardio for a few months now and lost 27 pounds including about ten pounds of fluid from coming off four nasty medications.
    I realise i need to lift if i want muscle definition. I started weights at gym yesterday iv was scary but i did it! Planning on doing two half hour sessions a week before my two shortest cardio classes. Can i ask you how much you did a week to see those results?
    I am aiming for 51 pounds lost by Christmas and would love your guns to match. My arms are similar to your before photo.
    Thanks for posting! X x
  • Florawanda
    Florawanda Posts: 283 Member
    Just great, lovely pics. I've been back at the gym since April, but don't go often enough - 3 times a month, so am going to try to go more often over the coming autumn/winter. The good thing is that almost every time I go, I up the weights on some of the machines. Might look for another arm one, though!!
  • darrensurrey
    darrensurrey Posts: 3,942 Member
    Nice going; well done! :-)

    The danger for someone outside looking in is that they see the photos and think "So, I just do tricep dips and bicep curls to burn the bingo wings!"

    Your cardio and diet have done more for getting rid of your arm fat than lifting weights at this stage.

    I don't do any arm work whatsoever and can see the shape of the muscles under my skin. The triceps get worked by bench pressing (chest work!). The biceps get worked from various rows (back work!). The forearms from pull ups and just picking up and not dropping weights on my hooves.
  • bii14
    bii14 Posts: 192
    Photo on the left is from April 2012. Photo on the right is from August 2012. Just 4 months difference.

    4215ff1f.jpg

    I still have work to do. Today I surpassed the 50 lbs lost mark. I walk, run, use the elliptical. But the weight lifting is what's making the biggest changes to my body.

    I don't lift heavy (yet!) I use free weights, machines, I do assisted pull ups and dips, pushups... whatever I can. I mix it up. I'm no expert. But seeing photos side by side really showed me that this is working. I encourage you to lift too! And take photos because that's how you'll see your progress.

    PS. Feel free to add me, if you're looking for a new friend. :)

    thats amazing that its just a 4 month result. i started prety much around the same time and im nowhere close :( i hope i can get something out of this too!!
  • daisiecpa
    daisiecpa Posts: 103 Member
    thank i just started body weight training. it is so hard and i cant wait to see the results.
  • Jennifer_Lynn_1982
    Jennifer_Lynn_1982 Posts: 567 Member
    Thanks for posting, I too love lifting weights! I've noticed a huge difference in how my body looks and performs. Last time I lost weight, it was mostly from cardio and running but through circuit training / weight lifting, I've achieved much better results.

    As for what weights I lift, I use free weights and bodyweight for the best results (rather than machine's). Rows, push ups, dips, assisted pull ups, step ups, squats, lunges, dead lifts, I do as many as my body tells me to do. I switch it up on each workout to keep my body guessing and when I need help, my trainer steps in. I lift until exhaustion so my muscles fatigue 3 times per week. I. Lift so I do a max of 15 reps so I lift heavier weights (20 lbs dumbbells for most exercises).

    So to those of you that are thinking about starting to lift weights, do it, you'll love it.
  • Anna800
    Anna800 Posts: 639 Member
    wow huge difference!

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