HALP! Heavy Lifting Made Me SUPAH Bulky!!!
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Ladies! A friend and I were just discussing that the term "lifting heavy" may put some off.
The idea here is to lift weights challenging for YOU. The programs that are my favorite have you start with the bar, which weighs 45 pounds. Many of you have picked up children that big, and even squatted down to pick up something you dropped while holding him... or if you don't have kids, a bag of groceries, or a backpack!
In Stronglifts, or Starting Strength you are aiming for a few sets of 5 repetitions...5....that's it...you build strength very well this way...and the next time you add 5 more pounds and give it a go.
So lifting heavy doesnt mean you have to squat 500 pounds, you just need to challenge YOUR muscles.
I hope this helps someone:flowerforyou:
I started this at 40... and my body is better than it has been since I was in my early 20's.
I LOVE what lifting has done for me...physically AND mentally.
http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs
http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/
It helps me! (I'm 42.)
Thanks for all of your encouraging posts in this thread...all the info & the amazing progress pics.
:flowerforyou:
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And to all the lifters: Y'all look fantastic!0 -
How do I get SUPAH bulky at home? I have free weights, plates, a bar and a bench. Stronglifts says I will need a squat rack, anyone know of a program without the squat rack?
http://stronglifts.com/squat-no-power-rack-steinborn-lift/
Awesome!! Thanks so much.0 -
If i may, I'm going to shamelessly plug my own thread here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/824518-fat-girl-dead-lifting
I started at 125kg/270ish lbs.
You can do it!
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In, of course.
In admiration of all of you taking it to the next level!0 -
In for more photos of gorgeous ladies who lift heavy :flowerforyou:
Can't wait to post my pics someday
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you are all awesome...0
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As someone who used to be 288 lbs (that was my starting weight), I have one bit of advice...Most likely, no one will read this or care about it, but I am going to say it anyway!!!
You ladies looks absolutely amazing. I wanted to say that you all are truly inspirational. This is not to say that women who DON'T pick things up and put them down are not inspirational, but I would prefer to look more muscular one day. I am 298 pounds (under 300 finally!!! :bigsmile:) and I have started to incorporate some form of resistance/strength (not sure which to call it) training because I would rather start now and work my way up so that by the time I am at goal weight, I can have a decent amount of muscle mass. Luckily, being so big my legs are pretty muscular under all those layers of fat, so my squats and lunges and kettlebelling (good Lord those things are trying to kill me!) are already making my calves, thighs and butt firmer. The KB also helps my arms a bit.
I am a bit apprehensive to actually go to the free weights and use them, because there are constantly people there and I think I would feel really lame comparatively. But I think after seeing all these amazing results I may start incorporating free weights along with my cardio/KB routines. Hopefully one day I will have awesome abs, arms, legs, and an *kitten* like all of you ladies do! Any tips, pieces of advice, favorite workouts to do that come my way will be much appreciated. Again, I really hope to look like you ladies one day!
TL;DR You guys looks sexy as hell, I want to look that way too.
Resistance/strength train NOW. The biggest mistake I made while getting to my goal weight was NOT doing any strength training until the very end. I lost an insane amount of muscle mass, and was left with flab and loose skin. Luckily, I'm young, so the loose skin is shrinking, but I'm still playing catch up trying to get back some of the muscle I lost.
Honestly, if I had picked up the weights years ago, I would have also been where I'm at now years ago.
I get being intimidated by free weights, but DON'T BE. I promise you, after a week tops, you'll love how strong you'll start to feel. Not only does weight lifting change your body, but it also changes your mind. I'd never be as confident and self assured without the mental strength that weight lifting granted me.
A few programs to look into:
Stronglifts 5x5: http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/
This is actually the program I started with. I love it.
Starting Strength: http://startingstrength.com/index.php/site
Another great beginner program. Very similar to Stronglifts. This is actually an e-book that you have to purchase, but from what I've heard, it's well worth the money.
Thank you! And thanks to all the wonderful, beautiful people that have responded! There is a lot of great info out there. I had this big long response typed out, but when I hit reply, the thread was gone -.- Basically, you guys are awesome and I am going to grow a pair of lady balls and starting picking things up and putting them down!
I def know it's better to start early on, I want to make sure that I am losing what I am supposed to, and not my glorious muscles! It does help that I am very young (20) so I think with the amount of protein I eat, my age, and if I start lifting right meow, those things combined can help combat the dreaded "loose skin" everyone speaks of. Am definitely going to refer to this thread for inspiration on the days I do not feel like doing it. Oddly enough, I'd rather have my legs be sore than my arms, but I will live!0 -
If i may, I'm going to shamelessly plug my own thread here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/824518-fat-girl-dead-lifting
I started at 125kg/270ish lbs.
You can do it!
You are a peach :flowerforyou: I do loooove the first pic...you look like you've just picked up some foam stage prop, not nearly 200 pounds! lol. I definitely know what you mean about the belly getting in the way thing, not with lifting, but one of my turning points was going mini golfing and having to get on to my knees to get the ball out because I was so fat, I couldn't reach it by just bending over or squatting over We have similar starting weights, and I think that if you can do it, I might be able to as well!0 -
Hello hotness!!
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Most likely, no one will read this or care about it, but I am going to say it anyway!!!
You ladies looks absolutely amazing. I wanted to say that you all are truly inspirational. This is not to say that women who DON'T pick things up and put them down are not inspirational, but I would prefer to look more muscular one day. I am 298 pounds (under 300 finally!!! :bigsmile:) and I have started to incorporate some form of resistance/strength (not sure which to call it) training because I would rather start now and work my way up so that by the time I am at goal weight, I can have a decent amount of muscle mass. Luckily, being so big my legs are pretty muscular under all those layers of fat, so my squats and lunges and kettlebelling (good Lord those things are trying to kill me!) are already making my calves, thighs and butt firmer. The KB also helps my arms a bit.
I am a bit apprehensive to actually go to the free weights and use them, because there are constantly people there and I think I would feel really lame comparatively. But I think after seeing all these amazing results I may start incorporating free weights along with my cardio/KB routines. Hopefully one day I will have awesome abs, arms, legs, and an *kitten* like all of you ladies do! Any tips, pieces of advice, favorite workouts to do that come my way will be much appreciated. Again, I really hope to look like you ladies one day!
TL;DR You guys looks sexy as hell, I want to look that way too.
you are so sweet:flowerforyou:
When I decided to do something about myself i looked like this...
Let me just tell you, I was very apprehensive when i joined the gym...I worried about how I looked, and had a lot of anxiety...I even cried in the locker room a few times the first few weeks.
I had NO reason to worry...people respect the CRAP out of anyone who lifts and has good form....do your homework and get in there...
try ONE thing...then do it again. YOU CAN DO THIS...your body will respond quickly and hopefully you will fall in love with weight training.
Get your IPOD going and SMASH!!!!!!!!!
http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs
I also loved the SO You Think You Can Squat series on youtube,,WATCH THEM.
That's you??? that is amazing, you don't even look like the same person! You're probably one of the most gorgeous people on MFP, and I definitely would not have guessed that was you.
I would love to do those things, but I have also developed a growing love for kettlebells...do you think it would be wise to do my cardio, KB, and the squats/lifts? The cardio alone, I'm not so worried about. The kettlebell routine I do is as follows using a 4kg (8.8lb) KB:
Warmup with dynamic stretches.
Around The Worlds, 20 reps per direction
Figure 8s, 14 reps per direction
Shoulder Swings, 20 reps
Kettlebell Cleans, 14 reps per arm
Halos, 10 reps per direction
Straight leg dead lifts, 20 reps
Squat curls, 20 reps
Bent Rows, 14 reps per side
ETA I repeat this 2 more times after a minute long breather in between rounds!
I want to do alllllll of these things, and I don't want to give up my kettlebells!!! Do you think maybe do the Kb routine once a week and the lifting the other 2 days I go? For instance, lift Monday, KB Wednesday, lift Friday?0 -
*sniffles* I love you ladies.0
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i love this thread so glad to see it back! 1
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This thread is friggin awesome, so inspiring!!0
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Best thread ever! 0
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You all look amazing and so inspirational.0
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Thank you Lea for starting this thread.
Thank you Moderators for bringing it back.
Thank you everyone who has contributed pictures.
All of you have inspired me and shown me what I want to be "when I grow up"... I want to look like you and you have been kind enough to tell me how. My next step is to start picking things up and putting them down. Thank you again! :flowerforyou:1 -
so luv this post! Excellent! Awesome transformation.0
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I would love to do those things, but I have also developed a growing love for kettlebells...do you think it would be wise to do my cardio, KB, and the squats/lifts? The cardio alone, I'm not so worried about. The kettlebell routine I do is as follows using a 4kg (8.8lb) KB:
Warmup with dynamic stretches.
Around The Worlds, 20 reps per direction
Figure 8s, 14 reps per direction
Shoulder Swings, 20 reps
Kettlebell Cleans, 14 reps per arm
Halos, 10 reps per direction
Straight leg dead lifts, 20 reps
Squat curls, 20 reps
Bent Rows, 14 reps per side
ETA I repeat this 2 more times after a minute long breather in between rounds!
I want to do alllllll of these things, and I don't want to give up my kettlebells!!! Do you think maybe do the Kb routine once a week and the lifting the other 2 days I go? For instance, lift Monday, KB Wednesday, lift Friday?
Do a 2 x a week full body workout with the 1 day KB workout and you will be golden!0 -
Ladies! A friend and I were just discussing that the term "lifting heavy" may put some off.
The idea here is to lift weights challenging for YOU. The programs that are my favorite have you start with the bar, which weighs 45 pounds. Many of you have picked up children that big, and even squatted down to pick up something you dropped while holding him... or if you don't have kids, a bag of groceries, or a backpack!
In Stronglifts, or Starting Strength you are aiming for a few sets of 5 repetitions...5....that's it...you build strength very well this way...and the next time you add 5 more pounds and give it a go.
So lifting heavy doesnt mean you have to squat 500 pounds, you just need to challenge YOUR muscles.
I hope this helps someone:flowerforyou:
I started this at 40... and my body is better than it has been since I was in my early 20's.
I LOVE what lifting has done for me...physically AND mentally.
http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs
http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/
it helped me. thank you.
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wow you girls look amazing. I just now remembered I have NROLFW, i need to get that book back out and get started, I bought it before I found out I was pregnant and never got the chance to do it and quite frankly i forgot I had it. LOL. My son is now 3.5months old. I have 15lbs of extra fat to work off. This is helping me realize being a cardio junkie will not get me where I want to be. Dont wanna look skinny fat.0
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I would love to do those things, but I have also developed a growing love for kettlebells...do you think it would be wise to do my cardio, KB, and the squats/lifts? The cardio alone, I'm not so worried about. The kettlebell routine I do is as follows using a 4kg (8.8lb) KB:
Warmup with dynamic stretches.
Around The Worlds, 20 reps per direction
Figure 8s, 14 reps per direction
Shoulder Swings, 20 reps
Kettlebell Cleans, 14 reps per arm
Halos, 10 reps per direction
Straight leg dead lifts, 20 reps
Squat curls, 20 reps
Bent Rows, 14 reps per side
ETA I repeat this 2 more times after a minute long breather in between rounds!
I want to do alllllll of these things, and I don't want to give up my kettlebells!!! Do you think maybe do the Kb routine once a week and the lifting the other 2 days I go? For instance, lift Monday, KB Wednesday, lift Friday?
Do a 2 x a week full body workout with the 1 day KB workout and you will be golden!
Whomever posted this question--I combine KB training and heavy lifting on alternating days and it works out great. Just like Sara said, and as you were thinking, do them on different days and make sure you've got at least one full rest day. Should be great!0 -
WHat really impresses me is the timescale of a lot of these transformations. What slightly worries me is whether my split stomach muscles from my last pregnancy would affect my ability to lift :ohwell:0
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*mfkn swoon*Oh look, heavy lifting made me bulky, too!
No heavy lifting, after losing 23 lbs:
One month of heavy lifting, 5/3/1 program
The weight difference from the first to second photo is one pound, and I did ZERO cardio or targeted ab work.
:flowerforyou:
You look fantastic! Thats the kind of body i want! All of you girls did amazing job!1 -
WHat really impresses me is the timescale of a lot of these transformations. What slightly worries me is whether my split stomach muscles from my last pregnancy would affect my ability to lift :ohwell:
you may need to see a physio or doctor to get exercises to get your abs to go back together again, there are exercises that do this as it's a common problem
I have had 2 c-sections (they have to split the abs muscles to perform a c-section so while not every woman may have this from pregnancy, if you've had a c-section the muscles will be split) and I lift. I also had SPD really badly in my 2nd pregnancy and while i had a little bit of pelvic pain at first with some exercises (mainly abduction and adduction ones) this went away as my muscles strengthened up.
but yes you can lift safely, provided the muscles have returned to the correct position.1 -
I am having a proud moment as I scroll through the pictures in this thread - most of these women are my friends on here and I am so blessed to have such an inspiring (there's that word again!), dedicated, confident group of gals to wake up to each morning and shoot the chit with throughout the day. Not only are they full of hotness - they are witty and down-to-earth. I need to find some local friends who fit this bill....life would be so much better if I was always surrounded by strong (physically and mentally) women not trying to beat each other down to get ahead. Encouragement and uplifting ladies willing to lend an ear - and a hand - if needed. I am seriously impressed by ALL of you posting, soooo full of win! 1
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Ladies! A friend and I were just discussing that the term "lifting heavy" may put some off.
The idea here is to lift weights challenging for YOU. The programs that are my favorite have you start with the bar, which weighs 45 pounds. Many of you have picked up children that big, and even squatted down to pick up something you dropped while holding him... or if you don't have kids, a bag of groceries, or a backpack!
In Stronglifts, or Starting Strength you are aiming for a few sets of 5 repetitions...5....that's it...you build strength very well this way...and the next time you add 5 more pounds and give it a go.
So lifting heavy doesnt mean you have to squat 500 pounds, you just need to challenge YOUR muscles.
I hope this helps someone:flowerforyou:
I started this at 40... and my body is better than it has been since I was in my early 20's.
I LOVE what lifting has done for me...physically AND mentally.
http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs
http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/
It helps me! (I'm 42.)
Thanks for all of your encouraging posts in this thread...all the info & the amazing progress pics.
:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
And to all the lifters: Y'all look fantastic!
I am glad! I really want women who are in their 40's and up ( and, well, EVERYONE!) to know it is never too late to take care of your body and reverse some of things we have allowed to happen, and to prevent future problems by being in the best physical condition possible.0 -
Ladies! A friend and I were just discussing that the term "lifting heavy" may put some off.
The idea here is to lift weights challenging for YOU. The programs that are my favorite have you start with the bar, which weighs 45 pounds. Many of you have picked up children that big, and even squatted down to pick up something you dropped while holding him... or if you don't have kids, a bag of groceries, or a backpack!
In Stronglifts, or Starting Strength you are aiming for a few sets of 5 repetitions...5....that's it...you build strength very well this way...and the next time you add 5 more pounds and give it a go.
So lifting heavy doesnt mean you have to squat 500 pounds, you just need to challenge YOUR muscles.
I hope this helps someone:flowerforyou:
I started this at 40... and my body is better than it has been since I was in my early 20's.
I LOVE what lifting has done for me...physically AND mentally.
http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs
http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/
it helped me. thank you.
This makes me so happy....this whole thread and everything that has come of it has made me all sniffly LOL!!! I started off wanting to lose some weight because i was tired at the top of the stairs when i carried laundry up...had to stop and catch my breath.
THEN my friend posted THIS to facebook, and i was next to 3 tan thin neighbors. I felt like the stay puff marshmallow lady! I couldnt believe my arms looked like that, and my belly.
So I said SELF, no WAY are you letting this happen any more, and joined a gym.
I lost some weight, felt better, then found MFP a year ago, and started changing the way I trained...I had no idea of my potential, after all the years of feeling homely and undesirable.
This Halloween I was able to go to a few parties, and dressed as Catwoman, it felt amazing. ( I had to be a rectangle outlet the previous year because i waited too long and it was the only costume that fit over my head in the store)
I look at the difference in my arms and waist, even with the jacket on, and it makes me see how far I have come... I know, I have talked a lot about ME ME ME, but if anyone can identify with me, or it makes them want to make some changes, it is worth it.
HAPPY
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Just wondering, how do you lovely lifting ladies feel about girls like me who don't lift and don't have any interest in lifting ever? :P0
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