Why Women Lift
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I just do....
I love to see my progress and the fact that I can lift as much or more than a lot of guys.
My shoulders and arms look amazing...my *kitten* still needs a bit of work mind
But I don't mind Cardio either but not boring treadmill stuff but things like cardio circuits, tabata and HIIT0 -
oh- being the boss who rips 3 plates off the floor for reps-that's a good reason too.
one day.
<le sigh>
also- doing pull ups- wildly satisfying- not sure why- but it's amazaballs.
and the *kitten*- I think everyone does it for the *kitten* (cue song)0 -
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Been lifting a month now and I'm lovin it!0
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i lift because it feels good... it looks good and its healthy. the harder i get... the harder he gets!!!! end of subject!!!!
Love it!!!0 -
Miss B lets see those sexy muscles!!!0
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What it does for my body.
What it does for my bones. (have osteopeenia)
When my hubby looks at me.....:blushing:
Muscles, love those things.
I still do cardio......love walking. :flowerforyou:0 -
1) I want to set myself up for a healthy life
2) I like the "o_O" looks I get when I swing a heavy kettlebell or goblet squat with a big old dumbbell at the gym
3) I like feeling/being strong.
4) It gives me confidence
5) It's giving me my sexyback. :bigsmile:0 -
Because it builds a long, lean strong beautiful body. You will not bulk.0
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To lead a better life.
With a strong body, I can do more and feel good doing it.0 -
I lift because I'm lazy and don't like cardio.
I lift because it's physically and mentally satisfying to me.
I lift because I can.0 -
I lift because I have osteopenia, and wanted to keep it from getting worse. 18 months later, not only has it not gotten worse, but it's gone from my lower body and improved in my spine and shoulders. I'm gonna keep lifting.0
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Because women that lift and have muscles are sexy!!!!!!
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I'm not a woman, but I think building tha booty is one of the reasons.0
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I've never felt more proud of myself. Lifting gives a serious sense of accomplishment, especially after seeing my body change week to week! Best decision I ever made.0
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because it's awesome.... and I hate cardio.
I don't care about the health benefits- I love lifting. Period.
And muscles.
I love muscles.
Exactly this!0 -
Too many reasons to even begin to list. A great one for me however, has been the ability to throw my 38lb toddler over my shoulder to carry him out of the store when he's being difficult. The looks I get are hilarious, because he's huge.0
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To all the women who lift,
Did you start lifting after you had lost weight, or did you lift TO lose weight??
I really do like lifting heavy for all of the reasons above, but mostly because I love seeing my progress in how much weight I'm able to move ... but I am also obese -- clinically, medically, all of it. I also notice that I start to look more bulky when I lift since I still have alot of fat on my body.
My question is: Will I lose weight/fat/however you want to break it down, by lifting heavy?0 -
Just to clarify, when I say I look "bulky", I know it is because the muscle is getting bigger underneath the fat ... but all you can see is the fat!0
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