"Are you turning into a man?"

Bump. My bf just told me when I pointed out my shoulders are getting some definition that usually "people avoid training shoulders because it makes them look primitive". So I'm interested in this topic and whether "Jillian arms" are a risk.

I love to see a woman with a little muscle/definition on her body -- it shows she takes care of herself in diet and exercise. The world is filled with slobs eating whoppers, fries, and diet sodas while running to the doctors for their prescriptions just to get through the day. Husbands should be glad their wives take the time and effort to be healthy and look good!

I really don't understand why people are so afraid of looking like Jillian.



Since when is that manly?

I'm kind of a smart *kitten*, so I would just tell him yes, that my penis will be much larger then his, and go on about my day.

I'd probably do the same and tell him to brace himself for the new gay lifestyle y'all are about to start living. Frankly, it's such smart *kitten*, rude comment, I would probably respond along the same lines.

<insert thoughtful, mature alternative response here>

whaat Jillian doesn't look anything like a man... that's silly. I wouldn't mind having her body!

I think there is a very deep cultural stereotype that women are supposed to be weak, helpless and taken care of by the men in their lives. Even people who don't believe this have been bombarded with the message all their lives. Maybe there is a part of him that feels uneasy with you doing some of the things that used to be mainly in the domain of men and will result in you being stronger, and looking it.

I want to look like Jillian, she does not look manish, she has sexy arms and shoulders

This is what you say when any guy says something ridiculous like that:

"Would you like to borrow one of my balls? That way, you'd have one, and I'd still have two."

Jillian is exactly the look I am going for.

My husband has admitted he preferred the way I looked "10 to 15 pounds ago", but he is totally supportive of my efforts.

Erm, Never. Great looker that woman.

Hell yes! A sexay man

Eta: OP he's worried you got bigget cojones than him :happy:

I really don't understand why people are so afraid of looking like Jillian.



Since when is that manly?

^^^ this. she's not remotely manly. She looks like a woman. and an extremely fit and healthy one at that.....

society has some really unhealthy ideals if a fit, healthy woman who hasn't taken steroids is thought to look "manly"

For whatever it is worth....Jillian looks or appears more "masculine" because of the way she carries herself. She also has a very strong jawline which also gives more of a masculine appearance.

I think it has less to do with her body per se and more her persona and the vibe she gives off. Any women that calls other women "buddy" in her exercise video has that masculine vibe.

While I don't want to ever have a G.I. Jane appearance.....yes Demi was strong .....that is not my look I want for myself. I would half to lose about 10 % bodyfat and that would put me in athlete category. Anymore than that and I would be in fit model category.

I have read it can take a year or more for women achieve 3- 5 lbs of muscle gain unless you are doing way more than a whey shake ... I don't think your SO has anything to worry about.

Also what makes you happy? You get fit for you....no one else just you! Best Wishes on your journey.

If your guys are worried that you'll out lift them, and that would be my guess, then slap their backsides and tell them to get to it.

then tell him to make you a sammich while you fart or burp loudly...farting is better because of the awesome potency of protein powered farts.

because of men like that is why im single. Im wondering why someone would make such an ignorant comment. I wish i had arm like jillian