From "pear" to "hourglass" with HEAVY-LIFTING for Women!
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Great job Beeps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0
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You are amazing!!! such an inspiration as I too am looking lift and I have noooo boobs
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You look amazing! I would LOVE to have arms like yours. Thanks sooo much for sharing. I wish we knew your workout routine! ;00
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That's absolutely amazing. The transformation is fantastic
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You look very good. But 33 26 38 is pear-shaped, not an hour-glass.
I agree. You do look awesome but there's nothing wrong with being a pear. Pear is sexy too.
Yeah, the person who posted that is pear shaped also. She wasn't saying pear shaped was bad. Pear shaped is a very beautiful, lovely shape. It's too bad when people don't realize that pear shaped is not an insult. It is often considered a compliment. J.lo and Beyonce are pear shaped.
I tend to agree. Though there is no one shape that is better than another--healthy and fit look good on everyone. Congrats to the OP on her hard work!
Anyway, I agree there is nothing wrong with a pear shape. I have a natural hourglass shape meaning my natural fat distribution is always equal between my chest and hips and my waist is smaller proportionately. I admit, the bodies I always envy are usually what I would describe as an "athletic pear shape" meaning a woman with natural pear shape tendencies who is lean and athletic looking. That is true of most celebrities I admire the shape of i.e. J-Lo, Beyonce, Shakira, Michelle Obama and also of several women I know in real life. I think one of the boons of that shape is that upper body and ab definition shows earlier than some other body types and they don't lose the nice hip to waist ratio with leanness. So I actually consider someone saying a "fit pear shape" as a compliment. That is a very popular shape at the moment.
But whatever "shape" you look fantastic and very well proportioned. Enjoy you worked hard and earned it!0 -
How inspiring for women like me with a pear/hourglass shape, and want more of an hourglass shape. Lifting is truly a powerful tool, helping you shave off inches, change your body composition, and look toned! Thank you for this
You look fabulous! 0 -
How inspiring for women like me with a pear/hourglass shape, who want more of an hourglass shape. Lifting is truly a powerful tool, helping you shave off inches, change your body composition, and look toned! Thank you for this You look fabulous! 0
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Beeps, this is AWESOME! You are living proof that lifting is fantastic! I won't say better because that would incite an argument which I don't want. You are truly an inspiration!
I'd also love to see what your PRs are...what they were and what they are now!0 -
You look great!0
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April - my PR's aren't anything to brag about....so, I don't. I decided about 9 months ago that I wasn't into proving how "strong" I could get (although 'stronger' was a good thing....), but into changing my 'shape'.
So, yes, I recognize it is a bit of 'smoke-and-mirrors' - I want the shape, but don't really care if I can lift 300 lbs. (So long as I "look" like I could, lol....)
I am okay with working on changing my "shape" - but I ain't no olympic body-builder....0 -
Awesome thank you for the inspiration!! I just started heavy lifting 2 wks ago and like u CARDIO QUEEN, I am so excited to see different results and already am falling in love with heavy-lifting!!0
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Did you follow a training schedule?0
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Remember, all things are possible! I have a full-time job. I have severe asthma. I have a husband and a family to take care of. But, above all else, I believe that I owe it to myself to take care of myself. First.
Thank YOU for reminding all of us that if we work hard and make no excuses, and put our health first, we can all have great success! Way to go lady! You rock and are an inspiration!!0 -
April - my PR's aren't anything to brag about....so, I don't. I decided about 9 months ago that I wasn't into proving how "strong" I could get (although 'stronger' was a good thing....), but into changing my 'shape'.
So, yes, I recognize it is a bit of 'smoke-and-mirrors' - I want the shape, but don't really care if I can lift 300 lbs. (So long as I "look" like I could, lol....)
I am okay with working on changing my "shape" - but I ain't no olympic body-builder....
I hear you! I also lift weights for fitness and to improve my dancing. As long as I can dance good and support my own body weight in lots of different ways it doesn't matter what my weight lifting PR's are. I continue to make progress, but I don't compare myself to others. I lift heavy for me and it gets the job done.0 -
You look AMAZING!! Congrats!!!0
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Awesome. Love the title. Especially in light of a recent thread where someone thought it could not be done. Reminds me of a saying.
“Those who say it can't be done are usually interrupted by others doing it.”
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I started my mom weight lifting yesterday and she's already ready for the next session. I can't wait to show her your progress pics so that she can know that age is just a number. I am also motivated. I still want to lose some inches on my hips and thighs. I attribute all the the progress I've made so far to heavy lifting. Congrats on all the progress you've made. This is amazing! Great job! This is a thread I'll definitely look back to for motivation.
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Great job!! You look great and I am sure you feel better as well!0
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Great job! Love the shoulders! I see you on the NROLFW forum and love your motivation!0
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Someone once told me that "comparison is the thief of joy"....that's why I am simply comparing myself to myself.
I admit I *do* get impatient with people who are always making "excuses" for why they don't eat right or can't get to their fitness.
We're all grownups! Stop the "victim" mentality, figure out what works for you. Life is short!!0 -
You look fantastic! And you're great proof that there isn't a "better" body shape than another - you have a strong, fit, pear-shaped body and it looks phenomenal.
I agree! You have a great pear shape!0 -
Someone once told me that "comparison is the thief of joy"....that's why I am simply comparing myself to myself.
Love that...stealing!0 -
Rockin'. Almost more inspiring than the transformation is the consistency and stick-with-it attitude you have. I'm sure you have had plateaus, stalls and otherwise stupid days/weeks/months(?) where you were frustrated with progress. 18 months or consistency looks good on you! I'll keep it in mind during my boo hoo moments. 0
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You look great! Amazing job0
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Great results!!!0
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Congratulations, that is an amazing transformation!0
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Thanks, all. Truly.0
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You look great!!0
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U look amazing congrats your hsrd work shows0
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Wow Beeps you look so Fab. I miss you guys on the NROLW but will get back to it after muffin makes an appearance in Oct. Unfortunately tried to carry on but since I have crutches just to get across the gym to get to the weights it really aint happening just now!
So in awe of you . Keep it up xx0
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