Free Weights Vs Machines? Holy crap!

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  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    (Totally off-topic: How do you carry grapes with you when you run without squishing them? If they're in a baggie, how do you attach that to yourself?)

    Jacket pockets in colder weather and a running belt (I have a polka-dotted SPIbelt) in warmer weather. :wink:
  • bluelena
    bluelena Posts: 304 Member
    Thanks! I'm going to have to start shopping for a SPIbelt! I'm in Houston, so "colder weather" is only really a factor for about 30-60 days of the year :laugh:
  • lauracljc
    lauracljc Posts: 20
    You are my hero! I love free weights!!!
  • starsuper12
    starsuper12 Posts: 10 Member
    Wow you look great!! Giving me one more reason to do my workouts at home instead of at the gym - time and money!!
  • ashleen7
    ashleen7 Posts: 258 Member
    I'm going to print off your pics and use them as inspiration, or is that too weird?...it probably is.... Maybe I shouldn't have said any thing!!
  • perfect10isha
    perfect10isha Posts: 200 Member
    I've said it once and I'll say it again, you are my MFP Hero :love:

    So now that you're working out at home, what's your routine? How much weight are you using?
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    It's in my exercise diary. :smile:

    For instance... http://www.myfitnesspal.com/exercise/diary/LorinaLynn?date=2012-09-20 and http://www.myfitnesspal.com/exercise/diary/LorinaLynn?date=2012-09-18
  • brismom070897
    brismom070897 Posts: 178 Member
    bump
  • jayliospecky
    jayliospecky Posts: 25,022 Member
    I :heart: every post you make.

    And here I thought you couldn't look any better than you already did, and then you go and prove me wrong.
  • jamface11
    jamface11 Posts: 87
    Holy moly! Look at that waist shrink. You amaze me every time I see you on the forums, great work being a motivation to everyone :)
  • SpiritRockBernie
    SpiritRockBernie Posts: 135
    you looked amazing before and you look even more amazinger after. Keep up the great work!
  • kimama01
    kimama01 Posts: 28 Member
    Holy Crap is RIGHT!!!! You look amazing and I need to get to sears STAT!!! No, but really, you inspire me. Thanks for sharing.
  • nicholettebell
    nicholettebell Posts: 414
    Wow!!! I just started getting really serious with my strength training and I prefer free weights over the machines. You are an inspiration to me! Way to go!
  • makeoverpm
    makeoverpm Posts: 117 Member
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  • tuffytuffy1
    tuffytuffy1 Posts: 920 Member
    As someone else above me said, every time I think, "Wow, she has the best body now!" you go and make it even more awesome, lol :-D You are definitely an inspiration, I have followed your progress pics and posts since I started in June of 2011. Great job!!! My trainer has me do mostly free weights, but some of the leg machines -- for leg extension, for example, he will have me do:

    15 reps at 75 pounds (first set)
    12 reps 90 pounds (second set)
    8 reps 105 pounds (third set)

    Something like that. I don't know what that is called, something like triangling? Ouchie, is all I have to say ;)
  • DonC77
    DonC77 Posts: 92 Member
    Ummmm...you've lost inches EVERYWHERE! Perfect proof that women don't get bulky!!!
    ^^^^^^ This^^^^^

    And you look awesome well done!!
  • soniabogonia
    soniabogonia Posts: 778 Member
    Very impressive! 2 months made a world of difference. Great work!
  • Gallowmere1984
    Gallowmere1984 Posts: 6,626 Member
    You look incredible, especially for such a short period of time. Way to prove everything that we believe about female lifters to be true. :)

    As an aside: Planet Fitness is the most godawful gym in existence. Their lunk alarm is above OSHA noise tolerances, and can only get away with it because the employees go to a different part of the building or put on hearing protection when it is sounded. Shows you how much they think of their customers, yet people keep going back.
  • CheekyRunner
    CheekyRunner Posts: 105 Member
    I am now going to add some serious strength training to my routine! You look awesome!
  • erikapereira
    erikapereira Posts: 196
    you look ffreakin awesome!
  • Juliejustsaying
    Juliejustsaying Posts: 2,332 Member
    bump
  • TheViperMan
    TheViperMan Posts: 235 Member
    I think you're cheating by using high-heels in the second photos....


    ...and I approve of this message...

    :smile:


    *hits up Amazon for some free weights...*
  • amyhoss
    amyhoss Posts: 414 Member
    amazing! I never even knew there was a difference.
  • shar140
    shar140 Posts: 1,158 Member
    Great job, you look amazing!

    Also, this is why I decided not to join Planet Fitness (no free weights?! WTF).
  • jhall1255
    jhall1255 Posts: 99 Member
    you look amazing!

    this is great and im glad you posted this. Women always think if they lose weight theyll be fine and they shouldnt use weights bc it will bulk them up.

    i love free weights it makes me feel so much better and they def. work wonders.
  • 3bambi3
    3bambi3 Posts: 1,650 Member
    bump.

    and p.s. I totally have a lady crush on you! Your results are what got my butt into the free weights section by myself.

    cheers to you and your smokin' body!
  • ericalyn73
    ericalyn73 Posts: 79
    Your posts and pics are always very inspiring. Thanks for sharing. After taking a long break from weight training, I've decided to start back at it again. Can't wait!
  • svgarcia
    svgarcia Posts: 592 Member
    Dang woman, u look FABULOUS!!! What do u do for inner and/or outer thighs?
  • xmariamau5x
    xmariamau5x Posts: 6 Member
    You look amazing!! I've recently started getting serious about weight training so far I love it! :)
  • AmberJo1984
    AmberJo1984 Posts: 1,067 Member
    I said it in your other post... I'll say it again... YOU ARE AMAZING!!! Such an inspiration. I'm definitely going to start lifting more. I've already been lifting some... but, definitely not enough.

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