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What lifting has done for my old legs !

helenjon752
helenjon752 Posts: 55 Member
edited February 3 in Success Stories
I was loving my arms and back after starting lifting weights since June and now I am seeing results in my legs . They have not been this shape for many years. Just wanted to share and re-motivate myself to get going again after a 2 week holiday
Stats
age 63
5' 1"
116 lbs

Please excuse the knobbly knees !

Get lifting fellow grannies !!!

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  • Jess830409
    Jess830409 Posts: 285 Member
    NICE JOB!!!

    Your legs are killer :-)
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    It really is the fountain of youth.
  • whitlisd
    whitlisd Posts: 85
    I am not worthy!! If I look that good at 63 I will be out flaunting it! Good for you, keep it up and you'll be taking these shots for the next 30 years!
  • witrixie2011
    witrixie2011 Posts: 224
    Inspirational!! :flowerforyou:
  • 12skipafew99100
    12skipafew99100 Posts: 1,669 Member
    Holy Cow! You look amazing! Congratualtions!
  • PTMama0614
    PTMama0614 Posts: 31 Member
    You look amazing and It's hard to believe you are 63! You are my inspiration to continue working out and lifting cause I want to look like you when I'm 63! :smile:
  • Songbirdcw
    Songbirdcw Posts: 320 Member
    Wow! I truly hope to look that good at 63. You look so lean and have grean muscle tone. Great job!
  • sydneyplainjane
    sydneyplainjane Posts: 140 Member
    Holy cow! You look like you have dancer's legs!
  • tonynguyen75
    tonynguyen75 Posts: 418 Member
    I don't get it, if you lifted, how come your legs aren't super bulky like Ahrnold?
  • strongmindstrongbody
    strongmindstrongbody Posts: 315 Member
    Best legs ever! Mind sharing your training routine and diet? :flowerforyou:
  • james6998
    james6998 Posts: 743 Member
    Wow sexy, totally amazing work
  • helenjon752
    helenjon752 Posts: 55 Member
    I don't get it, if you lifted, how come your legs aren't super bulky like Ahrnold?

    I dont think you will get bulky unless you eat over your maintenance level and I don't do that and I lift weights that are heavy for me but would probably not be that heavy for a younger or larger person.
  • RunningForeverMama
    RunningForeverMama Posts: 261 Member
    Very nice! Great job! :smile:
  • MsP90X
    MsP90X Posts: 1,053 Member
    Damn lady, you are rocking it at 61 or any age!
  • sun_fish
    sun_fish Posts: 864 Member
    All I have to say is keep posting your amazing results! You continue to inspire this 5'1" grandma to keep lifting.
  • stealthSLOTH
    stealthSLOTH Posts: 695 Member
    Super inspirational!

    I am almost your height and would love to get to where you are now - you look amazing!

    Do you mind my asking - do you know your BF% ???
  • helenjon752
    helenjon752 Posts: 55 Member
    Best legs ever! Mind sharing your training routine and diet? :flowerforyou:

    I do a variation of Stronglifts 5 x 5 and I lift for an average of 30 minutes 3 or 4 times a week with plenty of rests between lifts.
    I do 45 mins of Zumba 3 times a week too.

    I eat a varied diet [and too much cake] and I try to have a long break between my last meal and first meal of the day

    I eat a lot of porridge with greek yoghurt and a lot of fresh berries . I eat this for my first meal of the day every day.
  • lafilleavectoi
    lafilleavectoi Posts: 125 Member
    You're awesome!
  • peachfigs
    peachfigs Posts: 831 Member
    Oh my goodness, your legs look fantastic. They are in better shape than mine and I'm 22!!!!!

    All the more reason to lift!! Congrats!

    ETA: And it's not just your legs... look at the rest of you! Wow :flowerforyou:
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    Fantastic - you look amazing - I never would have guessed your age, as you look much much younger! Fabulous legs - your hard work shows!
  • tigerblue
    tigerblue Posts: 1,526 Member
    Wow! Just wow!
  • GiddyupTim
    GiddyupTim Posts: 2,819 Member
    Yup, your legs are AMAZING !
  • YoungGma29
    YoungGma29 Posts: 32
    I am inspired! I am not 63 yet, but now I see that it is possible at any age and I think I am going to use you as my inspiration. Good Job!
  • bobf279
    bobf279 Posts: 342 Member
    You can be proud of your achievements well done
  • Phoenix_Warrior
    Phoenix_Warrior Posts: 1,633 Member
    Incredible !You look great!! :P
  • Mama_Jag
    Mama_Jag Posts: 474 Member
    Had you not listed your age, I would have never guessed. Fantastic, you look great!!
  • helenjon752
    helenjon752 Posts: 55 Member
    Super inspirational!

    I am almost your height and would love to get to where you are now - you look amazing!

    Do you mind my asking - do you know your BF% ???

    Hi I think my BF is between 26 and 29 % but I have never had it measured accurately only on the machine at the gym. My BF has dropped quite a lot since I lost about 12 lbs and started lifting weights
  • xapril77x
    xapril77x Posts: 248 Member
    WoW! Great job!
  • transformationofsoul
    transformationofsoul Posts: 58 Member
    I was loving my arms and back after starting lifting weights since June and now I am seeing results in my legs . They have not been this shape for many years. Just wanted to share and re-motivate myself to get going again after a 2 week holiday
    Stats
    age 63
    5' 1"
    116 lbs

    Please excuse the knobbly knees !

    Get lifting fellow grannies !!!

    P1000568_zps94b359fa.jpg

    P1000581_zps0345af65.jpg

    You're a bad *** grannie! You look great! :)
  • sexykitty_cat
    sexykitty_cat Posts: 2
    Wow! You're 63; WAY TO GO!!
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