Females only - lifting/weight training results?

As much as I enjoy looking at a buff man, it seems much harder to bulk up as a woman.

When I took a weight training in college it didn't seem to do much at the time. I've always had very weak arms. But I want to change that.

I'm planning on starting to lift/weight train again but I would love to see some before/after pics to get me more inspired/motivated.

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enipla

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codycsweet

Awesome results I've started lifting inconsistently and this has given me the kick in the butt to get in the gym. Amazing job ladies.

skiextrm

Thank you all for sharing these amazing progress pics. Taking some progress photos and will start weights this week!

scrmngdsy

Here is my progress so far with lifting. I actually started at the beginning of December, but only started documenting with that first photo on Jan. 29. Currently in the gym 3 times a week for weight training and once for cardio.

cathcakey

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tindy5799

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best thread ever.

tindy5799

don't have a before pic for my arms...

meeulk

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rsmith77

Bump for inspiration! You ladies look GREAT!!!!

Iamflew

Agreed!!! I have scrolled through at least 10- pages and I plan on coming back for inspiration!!!

FunSizedK

Bump so I can come back and look

scrmngdsy

Just thought I'd post a progress pic of where my arms are at, been going at it for almost 3 months now.

whizzlers

Bump to read when pictures load - and not at work...

PaulaKro

To those who want to start, but don't have the equipment yet, you can use a pair of soup cans or water bottles to start.

And there are lots of great routines on YouTube. I love Kelly Coffey-Meyer who mixes weights with squats/lunges/planks - a great combination. Here's a link to one of her workouts:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlVytWaKgRg

I started in December and love it!
Paula

Amelia7779

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copselily

Bump. I love these threads!

Squidgeypaws007

<< arms

that's got about an 8 month time span between the first and last photos - started being more serious about weights in the past 4 months or so!!

ChancyW

I am not ready to post my before/after photos yet. However, I started lifting heavier in November and in the past 5 months I have lost 5 inches from my waist and 5 inches from my hips, among other areas. I have lost more inches than pounds during this time period because of weight training.

catfive1

Aug. 2013 to Feb. 2014

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greenie

Great results, everyone!

violetrix

Bump for more motivation later! Hoping to have half of the success you ladies have had! :flowerforyou:

WillUAre

You rock.

WillUAre

Lifting 5x per week on a deficit and working with a trainer. I killed it every single session.

My overall results of lifting from start to now.

Dang girl! I have to follow your blog. Can I friend you?
Really inspirational.

Chickee8586

I do not have any proper before pics as I was very very camera shy due to the weight I had gained. However, I did find one taken on holiday just before I started on MFP at the age of 44.

I lost 37lbs through a reasonable caloric deficit and lifting over the course of a year. Since then I have done a bulk and a cut and am now reversing back up ready to bulk again. A couple of my most recent pictures, now at 46 years old:

Can I be you? Please?

Patty1015A

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the_great_unknown

My experience with weight training has been great. About 5 years ago, I lost some weight and weighed about what I do now, but I was 2 sizes larger. Muscle is more compact. I have never gotten bulky from it and I have really loved being more self reliant and not needing anyone to help with heavy lifting (well, not usually, anyway).

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In for inspiration

Fantastic thread.
I can'r wait to seriously get into lifting.