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    Females only - lifting/weight training results?

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    • Posts: 159 Member
      Yes it is difficult at a woman to put on some muscle! It has taken me years to put on the muscle I have and I try and train very hard and heavy in the weight room. Also make sure that your getting enough protein and nutrient dense foods! Weights are the way to shaping your physique!
    • Posts: 528 Member
      Lifting 5x per week on a deficit and working with a trainer. I killed it every single session.
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      My overall results of lifting from start to now.
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      You look amazing!
    • Posts: 93 Member
      I freaking LOVE this thread!! You ladies are so inspirational!! I started lifting heavy in March of 2013 and have seen some great results but you all blow me away!
    • Posts: 528 Member
      How do I lift with a significant neck problem? I can lift about 50 lbs, when I move soil or feed bags, but doing it causes a lot of neck pain hours later.
    • Posts: 253 Member
      bumpity bump for motivation. this is awesome sauce, and you ladies are amaaaaaazing!
    • Posts: 21,219 Member
      Wow! what was your weight routine ? How many days/amount of time per week? What exercises and how long to lose your 52 lbs? You look amazing.:-):smile:

      Me? I lift 4-5 days a week for about 40 minutes and do almost no cardio. It took me 3 years to lose it all. I have a custom plan, but it's a traditional bodybuilding routine customized for my weak points.
    • Posts: 15 Member
      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.

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      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:

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      omg YOU LOOK AMAZING! I want to be just like you when I grown up!:tongue:
    • Posts: 52 Member
      Wow well done ladies you are all my inspiration, I've just started today so hopefully one day ill be able to post my own before/after
    • Posts: 25 Member
      bump
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      Bump for inspiration
    • Posts: 164 Member
      Bump for awesome inspiration pictures
    • Posts: 91 Member
      All of you ladies did a fantastic job with your before and after.

      My only reservation about weight training is it won't reflect on the scale.

      Any tips on why I should begin now my weight training? Or if not why so?

      tia
    • Posts: 808 Member
      My overall results of lifting from start to now.
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      Holy poop! that's incredible!
    • Posts: 174 Member
      Bump for when I have an after!
    • Posts: 2,784 Member
      My profile pic is over 6 months of NROLW
    • Posts: 1,513 Member
      bump for inspiration!
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      bump
    • Posts: 2,132 Member
      These are all amazing. Bump for later inspiration.
    • Posts: 9 Member
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      This was over year ago at my leanest, after 4-5 months of xfit and weight lifting; previously I was a cardio bunny with NO upper body strength.

      The biggest change in my body that I have noticed was in my shoulders/arms not fitting into blazers/jackets/blouses. It's a rather expensive result of weight training. but I am otherwise pleased with the results.
    • Posts: 81 Member
      Bumping the awesomeness :-)
    • Posts: 1,011 Member
      Tagging for awesomeness.
    • Posts: 48 Member
      The results are amazing! Truly inspirational!
    • Posts: 647 Member
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      This was over year ago at my leanest, after 4-5 months of xfit and weight lifting; previously I was a cardio bunny with NO upper body strength.

      The biggest change in my body that I have noticed was in my shoulders/arms not fitting into blazers/jackets/blouses. It's a rather expensive result of weight training. but I am otherwise pleased with the results.

      Now that's some great definition! Way to go!
    • Posts: 992 Member
      My overall results of lifting from start to now.
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      This is really incredible progress.

      Nice work to everyone who posted though. You ladies look amazing!
    • Posts: 113 Member
      What an inspirational thread. Lifting is definitely the way to go. :o)
    • Posts: 1,842 Member
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      This was over year ago at my leanest, after 4-5 months of xfit and weight lifting; previously I was a cardio bunny with NO upper body strength.

      The biggest change in my body that I have noticed was in my shoulders/arms not fitting into blazers/jackets/blouses. It's a rather expensive result of weight training. but I am otherwise pleased with the results.

      Wow - your back looks phenomenal!!
    • Posts: 1,842 Member
      Just a few recent shots. I am a former anorexic, then I was simply normal weight, but somewhat flabby and unfit. I also have COPD and only 68% lung function. I do a combination of weights, boxing, circuits, cycling and running.
      Now 14% bodyfat and a healthy weight. Always working on my fitness.


      You look great - and healthy! That's what I love about fitness, you can always work on it :drinker:

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