Females only - lifting/weight training results?

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  • lynette111
    lynette111 Posts: 77 Member
    I just bought a weight set off of craigslist and getting started with practicing form with just the bar. Can't wait to add weight! and then lose some weight from my body! I will have my husband take my pictures so I someday can post before and after pics as well as all of you awesome ladies!
  • jardimgirl
    jardimgirl Posts: 522 Member
    11 months - lost the tire around my belly!

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    Edit to say I just realized I commented on this thread 9 months ago and said that it was inspiring to me :)

    What are yournweights if you don't mind me asking and how many days do u lift? U look great!
  • psych101
    psych101 Posts: 1,842 Member
    Six months of New Rules of Lifting for Women


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  • amongstthewildflowers
    amongstthewildflowers Posts: 89 Member
    All of you ladies look incredible, and are such a huge inspiration to me! Thank you for sharing your success stories and pictures ! Bumping for more!!
  • justdoit1106
    justdoit1106 Posts: 20 Member
    Love this thread. Been lifting since February, really pleased with my progression far.
    Although, I've had a pretty indulgent weekend so it feels like I'm back to square one!
    Looking at all the amazing results definitely makes me want to hit the gym in the morning, so thanks for that everyone!
  • tonyalenore
    tonyalenore Posts: 58 Member
    In to read later :)
  • mom24uk
    mom24uk Posts: 54 Member
    Fantastic ladies!
  • Toddahlie
    Toddahlie Posts: 116 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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    WOW! you are my hero! LOL

    yes!!! she's my hero too

    it's incredible the change!!!
  • apilant
    apilant Posts: 87 Member
    You all are so inspiring!!!! Can't wait to begin my weightlifting tonight!
  • perfect10isha
    perfect10isha Posts: 200 Member
    bump
  • perfectlytrained
    perfectlytrained Posts: 83 Member
    here's my progress ... i love how lifting weights has made me more feminine!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1309674-6-months-of-lifting-loving-my-body-recomp

    additional side photos on the 2nd page...
  • annemariemk4
    annemariemk4 Posts: 72 Member
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  • jeanniebeanie59
    jeanniebeanie59 Posts: 141 Member
    thats amazing!! I will be 61 in Sept and just started doing kettlebell routines, I live in the country and not near a gym, wondering about doing some other weight training at home.
  • MellMo1971
    MellMo1971 Posts: 22 Member
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    Me with 10 months of weight lifting, moderate cardio, a small calorie restriction, and no "off-limit" foods. I've got a long ways to go, but just love weight lifting, the slow & steady results, and the way my body is changing. Sure beats the yo-yo dieting, hours of cardio, constant hunger and cravings of the many other attempts I've made to lose weight in the past. I just keep showing up at the gym, logging on MFP, stay off the scale, and just trust the process will eventually work. I'm going to wear this fat off with persistence. :)
  • Spicer1
    Spicer1 Posts: 50 Member
    Bump for inspiration
  • Lanet27
    Lanet27 Posts: 127 Member
    Wow... you all look Amazing!!! Thank you ladies for posting your great successes!

    Nur_spass, it's so awesome that your trainer has helped you!

    I'm having difficulties with my trainer.. he insists I do cardio and only a bit of circuit using body weight or light weights. I keep telling him that cardio is ALL I've been doing for about two years. I lost some weight at first, but lately I've been stuck.

    1st day of training I told him that I wanted to do heavy free weights and wanted to learn correct squat form, etc.. He completely ignored me and did this stupid routine using bosu and 8lb weights, which really didn't challenged me...

    I may just ditch him and do it on my own. Too bad hubby doesn't want to help me, he says he's too self-conscious to workout @ the gym. :(
  • Sufija
    Sufija Posts: 5 Member
    I love your results. Can you tell how many % deficit of maintanance are you having?
  • Sufija
    Sufija Posts: 5 Member
    Lifting 5x per week on a deficit and working with a trainer. I killed it every single session.
    PhotoGrid_1381545395505_zps593a6333.jpg
    IMG_20130809_195151_zps202d6e0e.jpg

    My overall results of lifting from start to now.
    IMG_20130924_060656_zpsc30772ab.jpg
    PhotoGrid_1380639685183_zps218147ba.jpg

    I love your results. Can you tell how many % deficit of maintanance are you having?
  • freddi11e
    freddi11e Posts: 317 Member
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  • nur_spass
    nur_spass Posts: 5 Member
    Wow... you all look Amazing!!! Thank you ladies for posting your great successes!

    Nur_spass, it's so awesome that your trainer has helped you!

    I'm having difficulties with my trainer.. he insists I do cardio and only a bit of circuit using body weight or light weights. I keep telling him that cardio is ALL I've been doing for about two years. I lost some weight at first, but lately I've been stuck.

    1st day of training I told him that I wanted to do heavy free weights and wanted to learn correct squat form, etc.. He completely ignored me and did this stupid routine using bosu and 8lb weights, which really didn't challenged me...

    I may just ditch him and do it on my own. Too bad hubby doesn't want to help me, he says he's too self-conscious to workout @ the gym. :(


    i'd be inclined to find someone else to help you with lifting. There are Stronglifts videos that you can watch to help with squat form, but I don't think I could have done it without help. Maybe have a search online for someone new or ask your gym if they know anyone? I was lucky in that my trainer trains at my gym and he helped me one day and let me know that he does training sessions.

    You are paying your trainer good money and he should be helping you achieve the goals that you want to achieve!
  • MyssPhytt
    MyssPhytt Posts: 51 Member
    Bump - going to have to read through a bit more. Lots of great inspiration and ideas. I'm looking into finding that delicate balance of cardio/weight training, this thread will really help. Great job ladies!
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    Lifting 5x per week on a deficit and working with a trainer. I killed it every single session.
    PhotoGrid_1381545395505_zps593a6333.jpg
    IMG_20130809_195151_zps202d6e0e.jpg

    My overall results of lifting from start to now.
    IMG_20130924_060656_zpsc30772ab.jpg
    PhotoGrid_1380639685183_zps218147ba.jpg

    I love your results. Can you tell how many % deficit of maintanance are you having?

    It's changed over time. Previously I ate at about a 20% deficit from what I should maintain at. Currently I am at about a 10%. The number I maintain at has gone up because I went through a bulk recently and added some lean mass. I maintain around 2400 calories currently.
  • LiftAndBalance
    LiftAndBalance Posts: 960 Member
    bump for inspiration
  • Curlysasha
    Curlysasha Posts: 191 Member
    Lifting 5x per week on a deficit and working with a trainer. I killed it every single session.
    PhotoGrid_1381545395505_zps593a6333.jpg
    IMG_20130809_195151_zps202d6e0e.jpg

    My overall results of lifting from start to now.
    IMG_20130924_060656_zpsc30772ab.jpg
    PhotoGrid_1380639685183_zps218147ba.jpg

    How how how do you do it? You look amazing girl!
    I have no idea how to even start and losing weight my arms are like soft marshmallows, what do I buy how do I start, how do I look like you haha x
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    Lifting 5x per week on a deficit and working with a trainer. I killed it every single session.
    PhotoGrid_1381545395505_zps593a6333.jpg
    IMG_20130809_195151_zps202d6e0e.jpg

    My overall results of lifting from start to now.
    IMG_20130924_060656_zpsc30772ab.jpg
    PhotoGrid_1380639685183_zps218147ba.jpg

    How how how do you do it? You look amazing girl!
    I have no idea how to even start and losing weight my arms are like soft marshmallows, what do I buy how do I start, how do I look like you haha x

    This was written by me. A how to guide to get the results I got in those pictures.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1161603-so-you-want-a-nice-stomach
  • Curlysasha
    Curlysasha Posts: 191 Member
    Lifting 5x per week on a deficit and working with a trainer. I killed it every single session.
    PhotoGrid_1381545395505_zps593a6333.jpg
    IMG_20130809_195151_zps202d6e0e.jpg

    My overall results of lifting from start to now.
    IMG_20130924_060656_zpsc30772ab.jpg
    PhotoGrid_1380639685183_zps218147ba.jpg

    How how how do you do it? You look amazing girl!
    I have no idea how to even start and losing weight my arms are like soft marshmallows, what do I buy how do I start, how do I look like you haha x

    This was written by me. A how to guide to get the results I got in those pictures.
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1161603-so-you-want-a-nice-stomach

    Thank you kindly
  • bschoo01
    bschoo01 Posts: 175 Member
    everyone is so amazing! I'm thinking about starting new rules and I hope I can one day post progress pics on here!

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