What heavy weights can do for you (pix!)
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pettychia
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I started weight training in September after I'd lost 65 pounds and ended up "skinnyfat." Still kind of flabby but with a low-normal BMI. Here's what 6 months of heavy weight training has done. There is only a -4.5 lb difference between the first photo and the last; I lost a bunch of fat and gained a ton of muscle and got smaller, tighter, and leaner.
I lift heavy, smartly. 3x/week for an hour at a time. Very little cardio. I've built enough muscle that my metabolism has skyrocketed; I have lost another 3 lbs since that last pic without meaning to and have bumped my target calorie range to 2650 this week to try and stop the loss (I'm actually attempting to bulk; my backside still has a lot of work to do).
So: this is what hard, heavy weightlifting can do for a skinnyfat lady with no experience. If I can do it, so can you.
I lift heavy, smartly. 3x/week for an hour at a time. Very little cardio. I've built enough muscle that my metabolism has skyrocketed; I have lost another 3 lbs since that last pic without meaning to and have bumped my target calorie range to 2650 this week to try and stop the loss (I'm actually attempting to bulk; my backside still has a lot of work to do).
So: this is what hard, heavy weightlifting can do for a skinnyfat lady with no experience. If I can do it, so can you.
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Love this!! Great work!0
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You look amazing !0
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Woot woot! Amazing! Well done!0
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Amazing!0
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Aw, thanks everyone *blush*0
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AMAZING.
You look just incredible.
What is your weight lifting routine?0 -
AMAZING.
You look just incredible.
What is your weight lifting routine?
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I want to start lifting but I don't know how to start, and I'm a little nervous about looking like a noob at the gym.0 -
congrats, you look awesome.
awesome seeing girls who love to lift0 -
AMAZING.
You look just incredible.
What is your weight lifting routine?
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I want to start lifting but I don't know how to start, and I'm a little nervous about looking like a noob at the gym.
I'm following the program at bonytobombshell.com. They're not-quite launched (I was a beta tester) but they'll be rolling it out soon. It's meant for beginners and it works!0 -
You look so great! Good job!
I miss lifting so much. My older brother was my gym buddy and we lifted together it was so great, but sadly i cant till im cleared after my son is born.0 -
AMAZING.
You look just incredible.
What is your weight lifting routine?
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I want to start lifting but I don't know how to start, and I'm a little nervous about looking like a noob at the gym.
There are lots of programs - do some looking up on the interwebz. Stronglifts and Starting Strength are good places to begin. Also, check in with a trainer to help them pad it with assistance exercises, and make sure your form is correct :-)0 -
This is awesome!! You look amazing! MFP girls who lift are so inspirational!! I need to do this!!!0
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This is awesome!! You look amazing! MFP girls who lift are so inspirational!! I need to do this!!!
Aw thanks You can do it!0 -
Great results! Way to go!!0
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Well Done -Looking Great!0
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You look incredible!0
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Congrats!!!
You are the Bomb! Girl. Good for you!
Will you tell me what Heavy lifting if for you? Meaning what are some of lift and weights you are using.
I went to the website, but no indication about what "Heavy" will look like. I'm sorta of doing 5 x 5 now and wanted to compare the moves. Is it more like NROLFW moves or like 5 x 5.
You are really an inspiration. :flowerforyou:
For me, at my age, I know it will take a lot longer.0 -
You go, girl! Wonderful results.0
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you look great! I love lifting weight! Your body really respond to that kind of workout. I'm waiting to lose about 15lbs and I get in to heavy lifting like you. With that result, I can't wait.0
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I started weight training in September after I'd lost 65 pounds and ended up "skinnyfat." Still kind of flabby but with a low-normal BMI. Here's what 6 months of heavy weight training has done. There is only a -4.5 lb difference between the first photo and the last; I lost a bunch of fat and gained a ton of muscle and got smaller, tighter, and leaner.
I lift heavy, smartly. 3x/week for an hour at a time. Very little cardio. I've built enough muscle that my metabolism has skyrocketed; I have lost another 3 lbs since that last pic without meaning to and have bumped my target calorie range to 2650 this week to try and stop the loss (I'm actually attempting to bulk; my backside still has a lot of work to do).
So: this is what hard, heavy weightlifting can do for a skinnyfat lady with no experience. If I can do it, so can you.
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