Women lifting heavy - with pics

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  • Redheadllena
    Redheadllena Posts: 353 Member
    I lift and run. Keep in mind and I am still working on losing the weight.

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    and the obligatory before...Don't mind my cut and paste :p

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    Wowww you look great to me!! WTG!
  • janiner79
    janiner79 Posts: 69 Member
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    I went from flabby and bloated to this... Yes it's extreme but this I only look like this for 1 day. Otherwise I just look ripped. I recommend all women to hit the weights! Its so empowering!
  • emirror
    emirror Posts: 842 Member
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    I went from flabby and bloated to this... Yes it's extreme but this I only look like this for 1 day. Otherwise I just look ripped. I recommend all women to hit the weights! Its so empowering!

    You look amazing! I really like your avatar pic, too. :-)
  • ernila13
    ernila13 Posts: 3
    I have done a few progress posts, but I don't think I've ever posted a pic of what I looked like before I lost weight. This is me at my heaviest in 2008. I was between 180-190. I honestly couldn't tell you exactly what I weighed because I never set foot on a scale when I was this heavy.

    No!! I actually gasped when I saw your after pic! Amazing! <3
  • amandaxob
    amandaxob Posts: 13
    Everyone looks so stunning!! I love it, truly inspirational. :D
  • alispatred
    alispatred Posts: 5 Member
    New to here, but wow thats some serious lifting, i do lots of carido and really do need to get my head around lifting heavier weights. Has anyone got a weight lifting programme they work to.

    thanks
  • iamladibeast
    iamladibeast Posts: 451 Member
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  • luceegj
    luceegj Posts: 246 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.

    Looking amazing

    Yum. Just...yum. And bendy too.

    But ewww ^^^
  • McWooey
    McWooey Posts: 61 Member
    Hey All,

    absolutely inspired by all these pics and stories!

    I started personal training about 1.5 years ago and initially we worked on building up general fitness and stamina, now we working on toning and the way through this is obviously heavy lifting, I'm not just dead-lifting but also using kettle bells, chest presses, deep squats etc.

    my problem areas are my sides (muffin tops) and thighs/butt, i have very small upper body, my thighs are starting to tone up also and i'll upload a bikini pic after my holiday in 3 weeks time, hopefully my daily workout will help me see a real difference in them by then

    the difference may look minimal but its huge to me, because i had went up a few dress sizes and now im back to my original size, but noticing real muscle instead of flab

    anyway piccies below


    feel free to send me a friend request - love the support you guys give and also love to do the same in return!!

    xx Nat

    comparison pics below taken between Feb 2013 and April 2013 with me doing my Personal training routine 3 times a week and 2 circuit classes per week
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    June 2013 pics below - I added a swim session to weekly fitness and reduced circuits classes to 1 a week
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    most recent pics below took on 24/25th July 2013 after 3 weeks of solid heavy lifting with minimal cardio! with 5-6 sessions a week
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  • GreenTeaForDays
    GreenTeaForDays Posts: 166 Member
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    Want to trade wardrobes?!?!

    No really though, thanks for the advice. You look great!
  • Redheadllena
    Redheadllena Posts: 353 Member
    @smcknight Hehe you're sweet!! And you're welcome, here to help!
  • emirror
    emirror Posts: 842 Member
    the difference may look minimal but its huge to me, because i had went up a few dress sizes and now im back to my original size, but noticing real muscle instead of flab



    comparison pics below taken between Feb 2013 and April 2013 with me doing my Personal training routine 3 times a week and 2 circuit classes per week
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    most recent pics below took on 24/25th July 2013 after 3 weeks of solid heavy lifting with minimal cardio! with 5-6 sessions a week
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    Great work! I think that is more than minimal; I'd like to see where you are 6 months from now! :-)
  • McWooey
    McWooey Posts: 61 Member
    the difference may look minimal but its huge to me, because i had went up a few dress sizes and now im back to my original size, but noticing real muscle instead of flab



    comparison pics below taken between Feb 2013 and April 2013 with me doing my Personal training routine 3 times a week and 2 circuit classes per week
    1366206315196_zps3cdbb2d3.jpg


    most recent pics below took on 24/25th July 2013 after 3 weeks of solid heavy lifting with minimal cardio! with 5-6 sessions a week
    IMAG0438_1_zps7c904970.jpg?t=1374746170

    IMAG0439_1_zpsf46a5ffc.jpg?t=1374747468

    IMAG0440_1_zps2b4eeac0.jpg?t=1374747458

    Great work! I think that is more than minimal; I'd like to see where you are 6 months from now! :-)
    thanks so much I hope to keep track with photos!
  • rachel4
    rachel4 Posts: 95 Member
    Fantastic thread. :wink:
  • Bambalina_1
    Bambalina_1 Posts: 78 Member
    I lift and run. Keep in mind and I am still working on losing the weight.

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    and the obligatory before...Don't mind my cut and paste :p

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    Holy Smoke!!! You are a different person now, you look amazing and I absolutely love the dark hair!
  • suziepoo1984
    suziepoo1984 Posts: 915 Member
    My husband said "everytime I look at your computer, your looking at pictures of half naked women!"

    I told him I'm doing research.

    "researching half naked women?"

    "hell yeh!"

    that's funny.. everytime my hubby passes by i minimize the window hahaha! Watching all these strong women is super inspirational! Great job ladies!

    ^^This, but at office..i hide my laptop before i open these photos :laugh: But all you ladies are so inspiring...i cant wait to look like any one of you someday :love:
  • livlovra
    livlovra Posts: 139 Member
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  • tartsul
    tartsul Posts: 298 Member

    You are sooooo beautiful!! properly stunning and you are definitely right that you look better with the extra few pounds worth of muscle!! SUCH an inspiration!! :love:

    thank you so much! your comment totally made my day!!!! :blushing:
  • lorigem
    lorigem Posts: 446 Member
    Bumping for inspiration. You ladies are my idols!
  • Raw_Bean
    Raw_Bean Posts: 293 Member
    Me ( I am 41)
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    me with heavy lifting:

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    44475254_630.jpg
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    pretty sure I was more bulky BEFORE i ever picked up a barbell.

    AMAZING!!!! I want to go to the gym right now.
  • quellybelly
    quellybelly Posts: 827 Member
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    September 2012 to now. Similar weight in both pictures, but the right side is my results of 1.5 months of heavy lifting so far.
    A few improvements I'd say haha, but can't wait to see more!

    PS. All you ladies looking fabulous! You have all motivated me to keep pushing through! Keep up the great work xo
  • 1RareJewel
    1RareJewel Posts: 440 Member
    Very nice, Ladies!
  • spunkybunny
    spunkybunny Posts: 33 Member
    Bump for later inspiration
  • feetjustgo
    feetjustgo Posts: 36 Member
    This thread is so inspirational! I love it!

    Y'all have definitely convinced me that I need to find time to start lifting heavy.
  • laurenz2501
    laurenz2501 Posts: 839 Member
    BUMP
  • Cheekies_
    Cheekies_ Posts: 319 Member
    Bump. Talk about inspiring! WOW!
  • MissLady03
    MissLady03 Posts: 22 Member
    Bump! :smile: Inspirational!
  • Otter1422
    Otter1422 Posts: 162 Member
    I lift and run. Keep in mind and I am still working on losing the weight.

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    No reason to put the qualifier on there about still working on losing the weight :noway: but I understand where you are coming from. Trust me you have LOST the weight and you look great congrats! :happy:
  • _errata_
    _errata_ Posts: 1,653 Member
    Much more bulky before lifting weights !!!!!

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    Holy crap! Women who power lift!?!? This thread is AMAZING!
  • lea123e
    lea123e Posts: 16 Member
    Very inspirational!! Heavy lifting for ladies is a new concept to me and looking at the fantastic results I'm going to have a go!
    How's best to start for a novice? Also what specific exercises did you use to acheive the wonderfully flat/toned tummies?
    Awesome results ladies :)))
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