Women lifting heavy - with pics

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  • 2013sk
    2013sk Posts: 1,318 Member
    These are taken three years apart (I've been other weights in between), but I weigh EXACTLY the same in both of these pics. The second was taken about a week ago, after just over a year of heavy lifting :)

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    You weigh exactly the same, but look so much slimmer..........Fab work!!
  • Annxoj
    Annxoj Posts: 15 Member
    WOW AMAZING !!!!!!!!!! I do lifting as well as regular cardio and abs etc ! but you just made me that much more comfortable with it
    I purchased a 45 lb complete adjustable dumbell set and So far I started using 5 lbs now I am at 10 :smile:
  • kazaroona
    kazaroona Posts: 60 Member
    You can do a fair amount of New Rules of Lifting for Women at home. Just buy 2nd hand equipment and make sure you book yourself a time in your day for your workout - don't try to fit it in, fit other stuff around it - it's worth it!

    This is very good advice.
  • bookworm_847
    bookworm_847 Posts: 1,903 Member
    She isn't around anymore, but her story is still inspiring:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/968182-i-lost-a-person-but-i-found-myself-leaky-s-story?hl=great+job+lea

    QFT

    I miss Lea too

    Me too. I bought a Batman shirt in her honor.

    We weren't MFP buddies, but I always found her posts so inspiring. I shall don my Batman shirt later. Where'd she go?


    ETA: All of the pictures that have been added since I posted yesterday are so awesome. Those of you who have posted pictures before are the reason I want to start NROLFW. Tomorrow is the day! Except the barbell I got from Walmart is defective. Any recommendations for a brand that won't make me poor? Anyway, thank you all for being so inspiring! Hopefully you won't mind, but I showed my husband some of these photos and told him this is why I want to start lifting for real! :drinker:
  • schmetterling1
    schmetterling1 Posts: 130 Member
    Thanks for this!!! More girls need to see how awesome lifting makes you look!!! :heart:
  • Amyy1982
    Amyy1982 Posts: 369 Member
    Strong, beautiful women!! So inspiring!!
  • sleepingtodream
    sleepingtodream Posts: 304 Member
    I started lifting in April 2013 and am proud of my results so far. Excited to see what I can accomplish over the next few months.

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  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    She isn't around anymore, but her story is still inspiring:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/968182-i-lost-a-person-but-i-found-myself-leaky-s-story?hl=great+job+lea

    QFT

    I miss Lea too

    Me too. I bought a Batman shirt in her honor.

    We weren't MFP buddies, but I always found her posts so inspiring. I shall don my Batman shirt later. Where'd she go?


    ETA: All of the pictures that have been added since I posted yesterday are so awesome. Those of you who have posted pictures before are the reason I want to start NROLFW. Tomorrow is the day! Except the barbell I got from Walmart is defective. Any recommendations for a brand that won't make me poor? Anyway, thank you all for being so inspiring! Hopefully you won't mind, but I showed my husband some of these photos and told him this is why I want to start lifting for real! :drinker:

    I bought my weight set at Sports Authority but you can also check out craigslist for used equipment at a cheaper price.
  • singledj
    singledj Posts: 147 Member
    You all are amazing!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
  • caseythirteen
    caseythirteen Posts: 956 Member
    Been lifting since Oct. '12. Didn't set out to lose weight but have lost about 10 pounds and a bunch of inches in the process. There aren't a ton of pictures of me (hubs forgets to grab the camera) so these are the best I could do non-flexed. Some flexed ones are in my profile.

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  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    I'll admit. I'm a little "bulky" due to higher body fat levels and big muscles. But I've been lifting at maintenance or a surplus for almost 2 years.
  • Chlochloeaway
    Chlochloeaway Posts: 26
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    Now that's what I'm talking about!
  • Kmsnomaha
    Kmsnomaha Posts: 167 Member
    Thank you for posting this thread... Very inspirational! :drinker:
  • aliciaje
    aliciaje Posts: 83
    Bump, you all look AMAAAAZING
  • Songbirdcw
    Songbirdcw Posts: 320 Member
    Great thread!
  • nks798
    nks798 Posts: 71 Member
    Me ( I am 41)
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    me with heavy lifting:

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    pretty sure I was more bulky BEFORE i ever picked up a barbell.

    You look amazing :) Inspiring!
  • Hezzietiger1
    Hezzietiger1 Posts: 1,256 Member
    Much more bulky before lifting weights !!!!!

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    edited to add b4 pic.
  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
    Me ( I am 41)
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    me with heavy lifting:

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    pretty sure I was more bulky BEFORE i ever picked up a barbell.

    In for this and all the other lovely lifters :love:
  • El_Cunado
    El_Cunado Posts: 359 Member
    Wow! All of you ladies have done a tremendous job and should all be very proud. :flowerforyou:
  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    Not my highest weight, by close:

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    These are from last year, I'm carrying a little extra right now. Started lifting in 2011:

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  • Vini9
    Vini9 Posts: 343 Member
    I LOVE these threads! You ladies are AWESOME!
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    Not my highest weight, by close:

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    These are from last year, I'm carrying a little extra right now. Started lifting in 2011:

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    Even before, you were hot stuff. Awesome job on the after!
  • stealthSLOTH
    stealthSLOTH Posts: 695 Member
    This is all so inspirational!
    Someday I hope to be a badazz lifter like all you strong awesome sexy ladies! (<== not meant to be creepy :bigsmile: )
  • knk1553
    knk1553 Posts: 438 Member
    <---squats do a booty good. I have other pictures, but they're all on my phone, so I can't upload them to here.
  • kali31337
    kali31337 Posts: 1,048 Member
    Fantastic job everyone!!
  • morkiemama
    morkiemama Posts: 894 Member
    Bump for awesome reading later!!! :D
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Before
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    After
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  • amraf1024
    amraf1024 Posts: 74
    Me ( I am 41)
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    me with heavy lifting:

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    pretty sure I was more bulky BEFORE i ever picked up a barbell.

    Yep

    Mine. :angry:

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    Can't stop laughing!!!
  • Hexahedra
    Hexahedra Posts: 894 Member
    Most of my lifts are in the intermediate/advanced ranges for my weight class. Bench is lagging behind, almost to intermediate, because of my surgical history, but it's catching up.

    here's one of me with enormous delts and biceps

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    and here's one of my bulky man-physique

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    Yes, you look bulky like a man, and I look pretty like Marilyn Monroe...

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