Lifting Granny's NSV

helenjon752
helenjon752 Posts: 55 Member
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Today at the gym I bench pressed 25 kg for the first time . I think thats 55 lb. I managed 3 x 5 reps before I had to drop down to 20 kg .
I am so exited and pleased with myself and thought I would share it here because my family just laugh and think I am nuts to even think about lifting weights at my age.

Anyway for those that are interested my stats are

Age 63
5 feet 1 inch tall
116 pounds

and heres todays celebratory pic after the lifts

P1000461_zpsde273174.jpg
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  • bokodasu
    bokodasu Posts: 629 Member
    Woot woot! My mom is three years older than you and is starting lifting this week. I'm going to show her this post! :smile:
  • Kadje
    Kadje Posts: 50 Member
    Well done! Thanks for sharing your success here. It's very inspiring!
  • loadsandloads
    loadsandloads Posts: 353 Member
    Great job!! Let them laugh....share with us!
  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
    Awesome!!!
  • rieann84
    rieann84 Posts: 511 Member
    GET IT! You look amazing. And healthy!
  • kalexmac
    kalexmac Posts: 13 Member
    Looking good!
  • kcooper14
    kcooper14 Posts: 4 Member
    Nice work, thanks for the motivation
  • nwachim
    nwachim Posts: 111 Member
    good job.you look great:flowerforyou:
  • TAMayorga
    TAMayorga Posts: 341 Member
    Ha! You'll have the last laugh when you are running around all healthy and active and they are sitting in their wheel chairs cuz they broke their hips. Good for you for taking charge of your health!
  • RockClimber69
    RockClimber69 Posts: 82 Member
    Great job!! Your back is amazing!
  • norahwynn
    norahwynn Posts: 862 Member
    that's awesome!! you look so amazing!!
  • joleenl
    joleenl Posts: 739 Member
    That's awesome! It proves the old saying, "Age is just a number. You are only as young as you feel."
  • m_wilh
    m_wilh Posts: 362 Member
    What an inspiration to this 47 year old beginning weightlifter! Thanks sooo much for sharing. You encouraged me today.
  • bigbear167
    bigbear167 Posts: 39 Member
    way to go!!
  • karllundy
    karllundy Posts: 1,490 Member
    Awesome!! Way to do something good for yourself and inspire others!:flowerforyou:
  • lambchristie
    lambchristie Posts: 552 Member
    Today at the gym I bench pressed 25 kg for the first time . I think thats 55 lb. I managed 3 x 5 reps before I had to drop down to 20 kg .
    I am so exited and pleased with myself and thought I would share it here because my family just laugh and think I am nuts to even think about lifting weights at my age.

    Anyway for those that are interested my stats are

    Age 63
    5 feet 1 inch tall
    116 pounds

    and heres todays celebratory pic after the lifts

    P1000461_zpsde273174.jpg

    That is just amazing! I am a grandma to 6 and I am 58 years young and you are my new inspiration. So thank you for posting! :wink: :flowerforyou:
  • Faery_Dust
    Faery_Dust Posts: 246 Member
    Whooo hooo! Way to go, a real inspiration :flowerforyou:
  • anonniemouse
    anonniemouse Posts: 117 Member
    I think that's awesome! :love: :drinker:
  • helenjon752
    helenjon752 Posts: 55 Member
    Thank you all for the great comments . I would reccommend weight lifting to all older ladies. It makes you stronger and its good for your bone density too.
    Its also good for reducing " bingo wings " [ thats a UK phrase for the flabby bits that hang down under the arms ] :0)
  • SmallMimi
    SmallMimi Posts: 541 Member
    You are amazing, I have wanted to start lifting but, don't know where to start. need to put more effort into finding a trainer!
  • Jennjo322
    Jennjo322 Posts: 74 Member
    Today at the gym I bench pressed 25 kg for the first time . I think thats 55 lb. I managed 3 x 5 reps before I had to drop down to 20 kg .
    I am so exited and pleased with myself and thought I would share it here because my family just laugh and think I am nuts to even think about lifting weights at my age.

    Anyway for those that are interested my stats are

    Age 63
    5 feet 1 inch tall
    116 pounds

    and heres todays celebratory pic after the lifts

    P1000461_zpsde273174.jpg
  • HollisGrant
    HollisGrant Posts: 2,022 Member
    You look fantastic! I love your arms.
  • Jennjo322
    Jennjo322 Posts: 74 Member
    Way to go you are an inspiration!!!!
  • emjaycazz
    emjaycazz Posts: 330 Member
    This thread make me smile so much--you are SO awesome!
  • peanutbutterz
    peanutbutterz Posts: 74 Member
    I am 38 and I wish I looked like you now!!
  • SolanumSunrise
    SolanumSunrise Posts: 244 Member
    You go Granny! That makes me feel hopeful for myself once I manage to get access to some weights.
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    Thanks for sharing , you go girl and let them laugh. People who act old age faster, I refuse to act old, I am 50 and lift also
  • FromHereOnOut
    FromHereOnOut Posts: 3,237 Member
    Awesome!!

    Next time they laugh, tell them we think that you are a beast!!!!


    Wow, strong AND you look amazing too!
  • kittenkris
    kittenkris Posts: 112
    You ROCK! You are defying both gravity And age!
    I hope to look as fabulous as you do when I am your age. :)
  • Mouse_Potato
    Mouse_Potato Posts: 1,513 Member
    OMG! I want to be you when I grow up. You are fabulous! :flowerforyou:

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