Women lifting heavy - with pics

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  • Redheadllena
    Redheadllena Posts: 353 Member
    Yep I try to get as much protein into my diet as possible as I am a vegetarian. I use a scoop Optimum Nutrition's Double Chocolate Protein Powder shaken/stirred into water or milk after my workouts particularly and sometimes first thing in the morning (a good way to kick start your metabolism). You can also mix it into food (oatmeal, yogurt etc.) Personally I also LOVE LUNA Protein Bars. They're not low/no sugar like some others I've tried but they're all natural so I justify it that way because they're just so yummy. Other bars will do the trick though, so find one you like. And of course, finding as much protein in your diet through good ol' food is always key! Greek yogurt is another one of my go-to's.

    Hope this helps!! My pics are further back in this thread if you curious to see my results. I have found that protein is a great way to hang on to and build your muscles as well as to stay full throughout the day.
  • nikamar
    nikamar Posts: 83 Member
    Bump for more awesomeness.
  • ambervaldez79
    ambervaldez79 Posts: 210 Member
    This is the difference in a year ... about six months of lifting heavy ...

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    Amazing!!!!!
  • 6550mom
    6550mom Posts: 206 Member
    Perfect timing for me to see this thread. I got derailed after feeling pretty good for a while.
    Now, I'm back at it and looking for reassurance that it will change my body the way I want it to.

    Thanks to you all for putting yourselves out there and encouraging the rest of us.
  • christenafreda
    christenafreda Posts: 212 Member
    Bump, for the inspiration!!
  • m4mefit
    m4mefit Posts: 21 Member
    Hi, incredible achievement! Do some people you haven't seen in ages stop and stare at you with disbelief? I can't recognise you in the before and after pic. Different people!!!:smile:
  • ButterflyDame
    ButterflyDame Posts: 111 Member
    um i need to start lifting :love:
  • maz165
    maz165 Posts: 73 Member
    These threads are truly my favorite. You all are so badass and great!!

    I got halfway through stage 5 of NROLFW and started to just tire of the exercises. There were some I didn't like and the routines were getting too long to fit in my lunch break. I've since switched to stronglifts 5x5 and am a few weeks in and LOVING it. The simplicity of it and noticeable improvements make me excited to get on with it every day.

    Now to just clean up the diet part... :P
  • nanadeek
    nanadeek Posts: 13 Member
    Bump for later. Way to go Gals!
  • jessica182517
    jessica182517 Posts: 390 Member
    Bump!! Love this topic, you all look AMAZING!
  • NegaAshley
    NegaAshley Posts: 35 Member
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    This is my progress so far from heavy lifting. I hit the 180's this week, woot!
  • LishLash79
    LishLash79 Posts: 562 Member
    Heres my Pic... I lost 39lbs, but have not lost any weight in about four months now, but have lost a pile of inches.. love Heavy lifting ;)
    I am a noob at posting pics on these threads.. hope it works

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  • bceltic
    bceltic Posts: 135 Member
    wow great results !! Hope to post myself someday :)
  • MrzBlessedLady
    MrzBlessedLady Posts: 164 Member
    Amazing, congrats on everyone's success
  • Qski
    Qski Posts: 246 Member
    This is my favourite thread by far...
    Congratulations to all of the heavy lifting woman kicking butt in their fitness journeys!
    Eventually I will post my pics here too.

    Love the pics of lifting massive weights and then looking all teeny in the kinis = awesome
    Love the sarcasm about how bulky and manly you look with all that beautiful feminine shapes so well defined
    Love that you are sharing here, so the rest of us can get inspiration from you and admire your work
    thank you :drinker:
  • kbitzonefour
    kbitzonefour Posts: 114 Member
    Cardio 20-30 mins a week. (If that. I hate cardio.)
    4 days Wendler's 5/3/1.
    Competed in my first PL meet and placed first in my weight class for DL this year.

    Here's my progress (-65)
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  • Jacqson84
    Jacqson84 Posts: 189 Member
    Great job!!! Those legs! For how long have you been lifting?
    Heres my Pic... I lost 39lbs, but have not lost any weight in about four months now, but have lost a pile of inches.. love Heavy lifting ;)
    I am a noob at posting pics on these threads.. hope it works

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    2m5aqo9.jpg
  • LishLash79
    LishLash79 Posts: 562 Member
    @Jacqson84 thanks ;)

    about 6 months or so, I started light but just started to get into the heavier lifting in the past 3-4 months, love it. ;)
  • RaggedyPond
    RaggedyPond Posts: 1,487 Member
    in for the pics
  • retirehappy
    retirehappy Posts: 4,757 Member
    Cardio 20-30 mins a week. (If that. I hate cardio.)
    4 days Wendler's 5/3/1.
    Competed in my first PL meet and placed first in my weight class for DL this year.

    Congrats, loved the before and afters.

    Nice thread!
  • paprad
    paprad Posts: 321 Member
    tagging
  • megalin9
    megalin9 Posts: 771 Member
    @Helen - Holy cow! You look phenomenal!!! Good for you for getting it done. I hope I'm in my 60s and still lifting and looking as hot as you do!
  • Narc_soda
    Narc_soda Posts: 181 Member
    Cardio 20-30 mins a week. (If that. I hate cardio.)
    4 days Wendler's 5/3/1.
    Competed in my first PL meet and placed first in my weight class for DL this year.

    Here's my progress (-65)
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    BUMP! What was the time frame?
  • lrdavenport23
    lrdavenport23 Posts: 58 Member
    Great!! Thanks, I needed to hear that. . .Hopefully, by the end of October I should see something. . .Lol
  • kbitzonefour
    kbitzonefour Posts: 114 Member
    BUMP! What was the time frame?

    Well, I grew up obese thanks to an obese family. I have medical records at 10 years old weighing 160, then ballooned to 200's from there for about 10 years. The past 2 years I took 65 off. Not done - probably around 15lb more to go. I really want abs and I want to be as strong as I can and continue competing.

    The first pic is the only full body pic I could find at all and it's from when I was 19 and had no desire to do anything about my weight. I didn't get fed up and start weight loss until Oct 2011, I'm 25 now.
  • retirehappy
    retirehappy Posts: 4,757 Member
    UK Granny lifter been lifting as heavy as I can manage since June [ Please excuse the back flab ...its very resistant ] I am 63 yo , 5 feet 1 inch and 115 lbs [ 8 stone 3 lbs ]

    I do zumba 3 to 4 times a week and lift 3 times a week

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    You look wonderful. I am over 60 and thinking of lifting, your post makes me want to do it right now. Thanks for sharing. Sending you a friend request, you're my role model :flowerforyou:
  • fakeplastictree
    fakeplastictree Posts: 836 Member
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    After Heavy Lifting/Current

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    Totally awesome. Keep up the great work.
  • currlee
    currlee Posts: 395 Member
    bump for later
  • Johanne1957
    Johanne1957 Posts: 167 Member
    bump

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