HALP! Heavy Lifting Made Me SUPAH Bulky!!!

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  • PHr34k0wt
    PHr34k0wt Posts: 218 Member
    Okay Seriously though, where do I start? I'm on board.
  • chickenshit4
    chickenshit4 Posts: 49 Member
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  • abrandnewme18
    abrandnewme18 Posts: 305
    bump because well bump ;)
  • lovetowrite73
    lovetowrite73 Posts: 1,244 Member
    This thread is full of so much awesome!!! I'm almost done with Stage 1 of NROLFW. I cannot wait to see my results!
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    Okay Seriously though, where do I start? I'm on board.

    You need a program. A lot of women like New Rules of Lifting for Women. I think it lacks in the form instruction department and it also gets a little too complicated for my tastes, but it is a popular choice and definitely work a read, whether or not you choose to follow the program. It's available for $15 on Amazon.

    If you need more form instruction, look on YouTube for Mark Rippetoe form and/or buy a copy of Starting Strength, which I think is invaluable.

    For other programs, you can google Strong Lifts or Wendler's 5/3/1 programs and find the one that suits you best. The key is to make sure you are 1) consistent and 2) consistent.
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    Okay Seriously though, where do I start? I'm on board.

    You need a program. A lot of women like New Rules of Lifting for Women. I think it lacks in the form instruction department and it also gets a little too complicated for my tastes, but it is a popular choice and definitely work a read, whether or not you choose to follow the program. It's available for $15 on Amazon.

    If you need more form instruction, look on YouTube for Mark Rippetoe form and/or buy a copy of Starting Strength, which I think is invaluable.

    For other programs, you can google Strong Lifts or Wendler's 5/3/1 programs and find the one that suits you best. The key is to make sure you are 1) consistent and 2) consistent.

    All this.

    And understand that it will take time. I'm almost 4 months in and while I haven't seen a huge change on the scale, I have seen changes in the way my clothes fit.
  • HeatherMN
    HeatherMN Posts: 3,821 Member
    I just want to say thanks to all of you gorgeous, strong women for sharing your pics and experiences. You are all truly inspirational and I will be scrolling through this thread whenever I need some added motivation.

    Because I don't own a lot of equipment and HATE gyms, I started You Are Your Own Gym last night and am hoping that it's at least a good start toward seeing progress.

    Thanks again, ladies!
  • svgarcia
    svgarcia Posts: 592 Member
    Amazing....truly inspirational
  • ars1300
    ars1300 Posts: 159 Member
    Awesome girl! Yea its made me huge too!! LOL
  • Markguns
    Markguns Posts: 554 Member
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    ^This.


    Agreed.

    One more to add to the fan club!

    I need in this club. She looks incredible. Mindblowing progress and just..um.. damn.

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    And a Redhead too?!?! Omg, I just fell over......! :drinker: :wink: :bigsmile:
  • suelegal
    suelegal Posts: 1,281 Member
    Okay Seriously though, where do I start? I'm on board.

    You need a program. A lot of women like New Rules of Lifting for Women. I think it lacks in the form instruction department and it also gets a little too complicated for my tastes, but it is a popular choice and definitely work a read, whether or not you choose to follow the program. It's available for $15 on Amazon.

    If you need more form instruction, look on YouTube for Mark Rippetoe form and/or buy a copy of Starting Strength, which I think is invaluable.

    For other programs, you can google Strong Lifts or Wendler's 5/3/1 programs and find the one that suits you best. The key is to make sure you are 1) consistent and 2) consistent.

    All this.

    And understand that it will take time. I'm almost 4 months in and while I haven't seen a huge change on the scale, I have seen changes in the way my clothes fit.

    Adding Nia Shanks http://www.niashanks.com/ "Lift Like a Girl" to the list - she's got a pretty freaking awesome program too! I started with NROL4W, currently (just started) Wendler's 5/3/1.
  • paprad
    paprad Posts: 321 Member
    amazing stories, ladies, very inspiring
  • penfold282
    penfold282 Posts: 10 Member
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  • K_Serz
    K_Serz Posts: 1,299 Member
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  • teerae326
    teerae326 Posts: 150 Member
    Just read through all 19 pages of this thing and WOW! So totally inspirational. I have a very athletic build (underneath all the jiggle!) and have avoided lifting because I fear the bulk. I know if I was already a lean build it wouldn't make sense but I have actual muscles already! I don't want my muscles to get "bigger," but defined would be good. Looking forward to picking up the ROLFW.
  • mimi337
    mimi337 Posts: 107 Member
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  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    bump cause I read the first set

    I actually cursed at the tranformations....in adimiration of course....that butt...and you know which one I mea...and that back...and all of them...wow

    So after I go for lunch I have my post lunch thread bump for more awesomness and woman who are amazing...
  • reach4thestar
    reach4thestar Posts: 174 Member
    I read through all the pages...you ladies are amazing and gorgeous :) truly.....I want to lift but unable to make it to the gym currently....(baby too small)..., so I started with sandbag training....well something better than nothing for me right now :)
  • tartsul
    tartsul Posts: 298 Member
    i've slowed down with my lifting. scrolling through this thread is reminding me why i started in the first place. time to get back to it! thanks everyone! you all look amazing!
  • WitchofWashington
    WitchofWashington Posts: 158 Member
    Wow, you ladies are so inspirational. I do weight lifting, but I don't know if it's considered heavy lifting. I've been seeing results, but not losing weight, which I'm ok with, because I know I'm building muscle at the moment. So far all I have is before pics, since I'm still very much a work in progress.
  • JamieH1984
    JamieH1984 Posts: 86 Member
    In for all the WIN this thread has going in it!
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    bump cause I read the first set

    I actually cursed at the tranformations....in adimiration of course....that butt...and you know which one I mea...and that back...and all of them...wow

    So after I go for lunch I have my post lunch thread bump for more awesomness and woman who are amazing...

    Just as a note I showed my husband this thread when I got home...he cursed too...in admiration...he was is so behind me that he went and bought me stuff to put in the newly developing weight room....I can hardly wait till I can post to this thread with my transformation.

    *does a dance....
  • Titanuim
    Titanuim Posts: 331 Member
    Yep. Lifting made me massive too.
  • Maia_Maker
    Maia_Maker Posts: 18
    such a motivational thread! I hope to see some results soon
  • inkedrcw
    inkedrcw Posts: 9
    1st page I run across on day 1 of joining this site ... going to love it here!
  • rnlenore
    rnlenore Posts: 16 Member
    AMAZING! I just started lifting and can't wait to post results!
  • Iron_Lotus
    Iron_Lotus Posts: 2,295 Member
    Omg me too! look!
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  • nogoldilocs
    nogoldilocs Posts: 87 Member
    Yeah, what they said^^^. Thanks for the inspiration women. I'm currently on a plateau but I'm smaller than I was 10 years ago at the same weight. And today I accidentally brushed against my unflexed, rock solid tricep and was like "Oh, yeah, **that's** why I lift". Keep it up ladies!!
  • MrsFowler1069
    MrsFowler1069 Posts: 657 Member
    Ladies! A friend and I were just discussing that the term "lifting heavy" may put some off.


    The idea here is to lift weights challenging for YOU. The programs that are my favorite have you start with the bar, which weighs 45 pounds. Many of you have picked up children that big, and even squatted down to pick up something you dropped while holding him... or if you don't have kids, a bag of groceries, or a backpack!

    In Stronglifts, or Starting Strength you are aiming for a few sets of 5 repetitions...5....that's it...you build strength very well this way...and the next time you add 5 more pounds and give it a go.

    So lifting heavy doesnt mean you have to squat 500 pounds, you just need to challenge YOUR muscles.

    I hope this helps someone:flowerforyou:

    I started this at 40... and my body is better than it has been since I was in my early 20's.

    I LOVE what lifting has done for me...physically AND mentally.

    http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs
    http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/

    Great explanation and thanks for the references. I'm all about the links. lol And this is something I'm just starting to look into (not the bulking issue, but how to get started), so I really appreciate it.
  • glutesandabs
    glutesandabs Posts: 68 Member
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