Why Women Lift

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  • MissB46
    MissB46 Posts: 143 Member
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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 HIIT
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
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    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)
  • DuckDynastyMakesMeLaugh
    DuckDynastyMakesMeLaugh Posts: 363 Member
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  • nomorebingesgirl2014
    nomorebingesgirl2014 Posts: 378 Member
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    Been lifting a month now and I'm lovin it!
  • MissB46
    MissB46 Posts: 143 Member
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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!!!:wink:
  • norm67axp
    norm67axp Posts: 461
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    Miss B lets see those sexy muscles!!!
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
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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:
  • NataBost
    NataBost Posts: 418 Member
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    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:
  • ofccat
    ofccat Posts: 284 Member
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    Because it builds a long, lean strong beautiful body. You will not bulk.
  • TravelinChiGal
    TravelinChiGal Posts: 216 Member
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    Love this topic!!

    I lift because I love the rush afterwards, love seeing the inches go down, love the way my arms and legs look, and HELLO my booty is looking like a booty again!!!



    Also... Being able to lug around a 33lb toddler like a football makes life easier sometimes :D



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  • Bernadette60614
    Bernadette60614 Posts: 707 Member
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    To lead a better life.

    With a strong body, I can do more and feel good doing it.
  • ShellyBell999
    ShellyBell999 Posts: 1,482 Member
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    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.
  • suelegal
    suelegal Posts: 1,282 Member
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    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.
  • solarpower03
    solarpower03 Posts: 12,159 Member
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    Because women that lift and have muscles are sexy!!!!!!

    This
  • aarondnguyen
    aarondnguyen Posts: 270 Member
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    I'm not a woman, but I think building tha booty is one of the reasons.
  • taylormoooon
    taylormoooon Posts: 130 Member
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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.
  • 89nunu
    89nunu Posts: 1,082 Member
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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! :D
  • ali_b83
    ali_b83 Posts: 324 Member
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    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.
  • lq022
    lq022 Posts: 232 Member
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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?
  • lq022
    lq022 Posts: 232 Member
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    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!

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