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Females only - lifting/weight training results?

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  • ars1300
    ars1300 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!
  • tracydr
    tracydr 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!
  • daliyanin
    daliyanin 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!
  • tracydr
    tracydr 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.
  • Anna_Joys_Journey
    Anna_Joys_Journey Posts: 253 Member
    bumpity bump for motivation. this is awesome sauce, and you ladies are amaaaaaazing!
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp 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.
  • perestroika1
    perestroika1 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:
  • karri82
    karri82 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
  • Iron_Stephanie
    Iron_Stephanie Posts: 25 Member
    bump
  • mebepiglet123
    mebepiglet123 Posts: 327 Member
    Bump for inspiration
  • redlipsticklyfe
    redlipsticklyfe Posts: 164 Member
    Bump for awesome inspiration pictures
  • AllMyUsernamesRTaken
    AllMyUsernamesRTaken 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
  • AliceSwarthout
    AliceSwarthout Posts: 808 Member
    My overall results of lifting from start to now.
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    Holy poop! that's incredible!
  • JagZag
    JagZag Posts: 174 Member
    Bump for when I have an after!
  • walleyclan1
    walleyclan1 Posts: 2,784 Member
    My profile pic is over 6 months of NROLW
  • wpwarrior88
    wpwarrior88 Posts: 1,513 Member
    bump for inspiration!
  • Sreneesa
    Sreneesa Posts: 1,170 Member
    bump
  • Sharon_C
    Sharon_C Posts: 2,132 Member
    These are all amazing. Bump for later inspiration.
  • minnie_mousse
    minnie_mousse 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.
  • shortstuff31117
    shortstuff31117 Posts: 81 Member
    Bumping the awesomeness :-)
  • jen_zz
    jen_zz Posts: 1,011 Member
    Tagging for awesomeness.
  • Jump4Fitness
    Jump4Fitness Posts: 48 Member
    The results are amazing! Truly inspirational!
  • Fitfully_me
    Fitfully_me 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!
  • SapiensPisces
    SapiensPisces 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!
  • SuperJo1972
    SuperJo1972 Posts: 113 Member
    What an inspirational thread. Lifting is definitely the way to go. :o)
  • psych101
    psych101 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!!
  • psych101
    psych101 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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