NSV: Lifting Heavy = New haircut. (Pics!) (106lbs lost)
joyzy
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Background: 5'8", 32 years old, mom of three kids ages 2, 4, &6. I started cardio in August 2011 at 270lbs. Lost ~75 pounds. Added in strength training in February 2012. Lost another ~30lbs. Hit my current weight of 164lbs, total lost = 106lbs.
Looking to change things up, I started lifting heavy one month ago, at the very beginning of Sept 2012. Now that my neck/shoulders/arms are more defined, I didn't want it it hidden behind my hair anymore. (Ok how vain is this??) So last night I got a new do!
Ok, here is the WAY before... about 270 pounds
The day I started strength training, in Feb 2012, about 195lbs
And today
Here's a before and after of the new hairdo!
I still do daily cardio, mostly running 3-8 miles a day. Then I lift heavy 2-3x/week. It makes me feel SO STRONG!
Thanks for looking!
Looking to change things up, I started lifting heavy one month ago, at the very beginning of Sept 2012. Now that my neck/shoulders/arms are more defined, I didn't want it it hidden behind my hair anymore. (Ok how vain is this??) So last night I got a new do!
Ok, here is the WAY before... about 270 pounds
The day I started strength training, in Feb 2012, about 195lbs
And today
Here's a before and after of the new hairdo!
I still do daily cardio, mostly running 3-8 miles a day. Then I lift heavy 2-3x/week. It makes me feel SO STRONG!
Thanks for looking!
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You look great!!!! You deserve to be a little vain, and the new haircut looks really good on you!0
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Wow! So inspiring. You look AMAZING!0
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Go you! Great hair, great muscles, great transformation! Thanks for sharing!
I just realized... 5'8" and 164 pounds... you are my dream ME! ha! :laugh: Now I *really* thank you for the inspiration!0 -
amazing AND beautiful! way to go!
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LOL - I cut my hair once I lost some weight too! Before I was afraid my face would look too round.
You look great!0 -
so proud of you my friend! looking amazing!!!!0
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New you, new hair! Congrats, that's pretty darn great! And, you're a great example to your kids too!
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great job! you look fabulous! like the darker color too 0
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What a great job! You look amazing!!......I would love to start lifting but not sure on where/how to start....any advice??...Oh, I love your new do as well!!0
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Awesome Joyze! I so wish women would get the "lifting will make you bulky" crap out of their head. You look amazing! I am proud to call you my MFP friend!0
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Such a flattering style, you look 20! Congrats on all the awesome changes.0
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Holy cow you look amazing. I LOVE the hair!!! You look so much younger.0
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Great Job! You look so good!!! You deserve a new hair do.0
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RAWR! Strong women are awesome.0
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Well done you what an awesome weight loss and enjoy your NSV with your new `do` :-)0
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Hey Joy, girl you look awesome! So, when you say HEAVY lifting, can you tell me EXACTLY what you mean? I mean precisely? I'm looking to get some of that tone and definition, and would love to see what's working for you. Thanks!0
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Wonderful job! I'm proud of your accomplishment and who doesn't like new hair?!!!!!0
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awesome job! I started my strength training around the same time! but I was around 270. now I am in the 190s! I want to continue with the strength training 3x a week and cardio 5x a week 2-4 miles running. also do some long bike rides.
I am having a tougher time staying good with my food lately. what do you eat the most? what has helped you stay the course?
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What a great job! You look amazing!!......I would love to start lifting but not sure on where/how to start....any advice??...Oh, I love your new do as well!!
May I suggest: http://www.amazon.com/The-New-Rules-Lifting-Women/dp/1583333398/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1348856823&sr=8-3&keywords=new+rules+of+lifting
http://www.amazon.com/Female-Body-Breakthrough-Revolutionary-Strength-Training/dp/1605296937/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1348856823&sr=8-7&keywords=new+rules+of+lifting
My wife and my trainer is mentored by these guys. My trainer has ladies working with 70 lb. kettlebells. They're strong as hell, and look great doing it! :smokin:
Edit: I'll add when he went to buy the heavy weights from his wholesaler the guy said "I thought you trained mostly women" "I do!" was his reply. :bigsmile:0 -
This is amazing. Very motivating. Thanks for sharing!0
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Go you! Great hair, great muscles, great transformation! Thanks for sharing!
I just realized... 5'8" and 164 pounds... you are my dream ME! ha! :laugh: Now I *really* thank you for the inspiration!
I was just thinking the same thing!0 -
Great job, you look fantastic!!0
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You look fantastic! Congrats on the transformation. How much are you lifting on average?0
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You look great!! Well done Lovely cut. 0
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OMG..Amazing!!!!0
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Fantastic job, you look awesome!0
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Awesome. Cute cut.0
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You look fantastic!! I am building my weights up to some heavy ones as well! Can't wait to look as good as you do!!0
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You look so fabulous!! All your hard work has really paid off. Thanks for sharing, so inspirational!0
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:bigsmile: Looking AWESOME! love the new haircut!0
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