lifting is the most horrible thing to a woman since Twiggy

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  • Dino924
    Dino924 Posts: 47 Member
    I've been lifting for a little over three weeks, and I've lost 1/2 inch from my waist, my stomach seems flatter, and overall I feel firmer; but I feel like my upper back is getting broader. I just noticed this morning how my suit jackets feel tighter across the shoulders. I'm not really into this, I already need a size 6 jacket I don't want to need a bigger size. The last time I lifted weights (a few years ago) I remember needing a bigger band size bra (I didn't have to wear blazers at my old job), but my butt and hips got smaller and my stomach got flatter.
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    sweet post, taunto. proud of all the ladies you posted pictorial evidence that lifting will destroy bodies. can i get an amen/woop woop.

    but you promised that you were going to post about me. and you lied to my face!!!!!!!!!





    goodbye taunto.

    jk.
  • mmddwechanged
    mmddwechanged Posts: 1,687 Member
    Awesome!!! :)
  • crista_b
    crista_b Posts: 1,192 Member
    I would love to be "manly" like these women!

    Deadlifts yo, that will get you there

    As one of these manly women: YES. Deadlift.

    I know a girl who can deadliift over 300 and she looks great, matter of fact most of the women I know who lift and even lift heavy look awesome.
    That's it. I shall start deadlifting on my non-cardio days.
  • NormInv
    NormInv Posts: 3,303 Member
    It's been bothering me for a while, but ... almost always, when there's a thread about women and lifting, it's never about how strong they've got. It's about how slim and therefore attractive they are. Just an observation.

    Congratulations to all the women in the pictures for what you've achieved. Lifting is hard work.

    Agree somewhat.

    Also there are some misconceptions on the net about lifting. You can lift for a lean body, size or strength, and the techniques will differ. What i see a lot on the internet is women going for the heavy lift without paying much attention to their ultimate goal. If your goal is aesthetics then you need a slightly different lifting regimen.
  • HeatherLaShae4
    HeatherLaShae4 Posts: 59 Member
    oh man, what have i been doing to myself?!!!! lol
  • ItsCasey
    ItsCasey Posts: 4,021 Member
    It's been bothering me for a while, but ... almost always, when there's a thread about women and lifting, it's never about how strong they've got. It's about how slim and therefore attractive they are. Just an observation.

    Because nobody ever uses "I'll get too strong" as a reason not to lift. Good point though!

    I don't know, someone posted last week that there's no health benefit to being able to lift more than 25 lbs.
  • crista_b
    crista_b Posts: 1,192 Member
    It's been bothering me for a while, but ... almost always, when there's a thread about women and lifting, it's never about how strong they've got. It's about how slim and therefore attractive they are. Just an observation.

    Because nobody ever uses "I'll get too strong" as a reason not to lift. Good point though!

    I don't know, someone posted last week that there's no health benefit to being able to lift more than 25 lbs.
    Did Dr. Oz teach them that?
  • lizzardsm
    lizzardsm Posts: 271 Member
    oh noes!! i have to stop lifting immediately!! i had no idea how dangerous it was!
  • Amazon_Who
    Amazon_Who Posts: 1,092 Member
    Getting strong (again) is one of my main goals. The rest will follow.
  • Rag_Doll
    Rag_Doll Posts: 49 Member
    Haha! Such a good post, can't wait until I have some equally "devastating" photos like those!! ;-)
  • Ophidion
    Ophidion Posts: 2,065 Member
    bump to share with my buddies.
  • notworthstalking
    notworthstalking Posts: 531 Member
    Awesome thread. I love picking things up and putting them down :drinker:
  • TubbsMcGee
    TubbsMcGee Posts: 1,058 Member
    This has to be my favourite thread!!

    I wish I looked half as hot as these beautiful lifting ladies :love:
  • cleotherio
    cleotherio Posts: 712 Member
    Lifting has made me so manly that I asked for (and got) a new gas grill for Mother's day. The clerk in Lowe's asked if I was gonna give my husband flowers for Father's Day.*


    *true story
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    That's a man baby!
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    There is a lot of evidence to suggest that lifting may also make men too manly...
  • FammaMel
    FammaMel Posts: 293 Member
    Great thread!
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    I would love to be "manly" like these women!

    Deadlifts yo, that will get you there

    As one of these manly women: YES. Deadlift.

    X2 deadlifts are my favorite!!
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    :flowerforyou: Hi Taunto
  • Tandi_S
    Tandi_S Posts: 439 Member
    SO. full of WIN. :drinker:
  • misssiri
    misssiri Posts: 335 Member
    Fantastic! :smile:
  • Lupercalia
    Lupercalia Posts: 1,857 Member
    :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:

    Great post, thanks.
  • OtiWanKenobi
    OtiWanKenobi Posts: 340 Member
    HILARIOUS!!! Holy nutella on pancakes... Favorite line. :laugh:
  • RivenV
    RivenV Posts: 1,667 Member
    Excellent. :) Bumping for the pics!
  • Laurayinz
    Laurayinz Posts: 930 Member
    Awesome thread. I love picking things up and putting them down :drinker:
    :drinker: most excellent post, Taunto.
  • stacyjbaker1010
    stacyjbaker1010 Posts: 161 Member
    AWESOME! Love this post! Total inspiration!
  • Pepper2185
    Pepper2185 Posts: 994 Member
    Love this!
  • mareeee1234
    mareeee1234 Posts: 674 Member
    JUST WHAT I NEEDED TO READ. YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND THE TIMING OF THIS!!

    THANKYOUUUUU
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    I had no idea lifting could have these horrible results! I shall throw out my new weights right away! I will also drop my calories to a more acceptable level, like 1000. Don't wanna get bulky.


    This post is a life saver.


    :laugh:



    Edit: ...I'll drop my calories tomorrow. Having cookies&cream protein pancakes and eggs today. Yum.
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