Females only - lifting/weight training results?
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Not really where I want to be yet, but this was done with lifting and very little cardio.
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In for the show!0
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Here for science!0
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LOVE this thread!!0
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So inspirational
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This is the day I started here at MFP.
With weight's though, I just started about a month ago, honestly not even that long ago with weights, but this is where I'm at right now.11 -
You look beautiful!0
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I don't know how to upload pictures
<<<< But you can see my arms from my profile pic
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Any tips for a newbie like me? Joining gym in December and with all these amazing results, I want to start off with lifting.0
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Wow! All you ladies are pretty freakin' amazing!!!! So jelly
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MaroneLotz wrote: »Any tips for a newbie like me? Joining gym in December and with all these amazing results, I want to start off with lifting.
If your gym gives you a free session with a trainer USE IT. Also make sure you are very specific in that you want to learn proper form for Barbell Squats, Bench Press, Barbell Deadlifts and Overhead Press (these are the usual suspects for lifters. Squats, Bench and deadlifts are considered the "big 3.). Focus on good form before you add to much weight to the bar. Great form lowers chance for injuries. And embrace the soreness that will come from your lifting workouts, it just means it's working. Take progress pix, measurements and throw away your scale (I'm serious about the scale too.) You'll probably gain a little in the beginning and that's normal. Keep your protein intake up too.
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I got through all 23 pages and oh my goodness you girls are freaking amazing! Just got back into lifting (I'm 15lbs from goal with a 41lb loss so far). I can't wait to be able to contribute to this inspirational thread! THANK YOU, LADIES!
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oh my god, this thread is awesome. Im going to start stronglifts on monday. I am near my goals, but still some fat left to lose (22-25% bf now) and wanting to gain some strenght.
Fantastic job, Ladies! You all rock! Will keep following this post for motivation, and will post progress photos as soon as progress is made.
Im 27, 5ft 11in, and 132 lb. Was 143 in February, when i started, slow progress, but i can do push-ups, pull-ups, bench 90 lbs now, so it was all worth it.
What do you guyz eat, and what are your macros? Do u eat at a deficit or maintenance?0 -
I love this thread, you all look amazing!
I've only been lifting for a few months (started out doing Stronglifts then switched to AllPro's 6 weeks ago) but I'm loving it so far! I find that it makes me feel really awesome when I increase my lifts, its so satisfying! My confidence has shot up and I'm very much enjoying eating more!
I'm currently trying to bulk and have gained 3 lbs in 6 weeks, which is what I was aiming for. I'm currently eating 2100 calories per day, minimum 100g protein, minimum 50g fat, and the rest can fall wherever!
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Motivation is always great. but keep in mind that in order to see the results you want to see, you will need to first lower your body fat percentage. Lifting weights is fine and good to get stronger and it's supposed to be good for your bones, but most people suggest waiting until you reach your goal body fat percentage before trying to build muscle. Unless you're morbidly obese, I hear it's next to impossible to build muscle and lose weight at the same time. Building muscle is difficult for women because they have significantly less testosterone than men, but it can still be done. Best of luck to all the women weight trainers out there!
I want to get stronger too but I still have some more weight to lose. I'm close to my first goal (when I'll finally not be considered overweight for my height and build) but I want to get even lower so I have a low enough body fat percentage to actually see the muscles I'll be building.
Annnnd this is silly. Lifting as you lose weight will help you retain the muscle you have, help you become stronger, and improve your fitness. More than that you can certainly do it while lowering your bodyfat and seeing great results. I will demonstrate with a tasteful photo collage (I spend a lot of time playing on my phone...)
There is no reason not to lift as you lose weight.
I don't think that is what they are saying.
They're saying "Lifting weights is fine and good to get stronger and it's supposed to be good for your bones, but most people suggest waiting until you reach your goal body fat percentage before trying to build muscle".
In other words, lift while you cut for strength and bone health (and to preserve muscle - they left that part out). Wait to build muscle, i.e. bulk until you get to low %BF. Which is the general recommendation so your gains are more LBM, less fat.
Actually, if you're a newbie you can definitely do both, and why wouldn't you want to.
Bulking & cutting is typically associated with a very specific diet to either help initiate muscle growth or cut body fat respectively. They both require specialized diets and training plans to properly execute and this style of cycle training is typically utilized by those looking to compete in bodybuilding/fitness competitions-although non-competitors bulk & cut. For the sake of this thread I don't believe most women are looking to actual "bulk" if they're overweight. Just because a person is lifting heavy doesn't mean they're "bulking." And just because a person is lifting "light" doesn't mean they're cutting. The goal is to lose fat and maintain muscle. By incorporating heavy lifting into your weight loss plan you will burn more calories which helps to burn more fat. Fat loss = weight loss. Fat loss with heavy lifting helps to preserve muscle.
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Love this thread!0
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I just started lifting this week and this thread gives me hope!0
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245 to 155, progressive load weight lifting 3x/week and running primary exercise
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Very inspiring. I started 2 months ago and lost 14 and I have yet to do measurements for my inches lost! Keep up the great progress ladies!!!0
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I love this post because I'm overweight and my arms are so wick. Did you lose weight and then, started doing strength? Can anyone who was 40 lbs (or more) overweight explain to me? One of my goals is get stronger arms. Thank you.0
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mariaoutlook wrote: »I love this post because I'm overweight and my arms are so wick. Did you lose weight and then, started doing strength? Can anyone who was 40 lbs (or more) overweight explain to me? One of my goals is get stronger arms. Thank you.
Most of us started lifting towards the beginning of our weight loss. Those who didn't wish they had started sooner. Strength training helps preserve lean mass. It's also nice to just have strength for every day life. Like carrying kids and taking lids off of jars. There's no reason to wait and you can start with body weight exercises.1 -
Most of us started lifting towards the beginning of our weight loss. Those who didn't wish they had started sooner. Strength training helps preserve lean mass. It's also nice to just have strength for every day life. Like carrying kids and taking lids off of jars. There's no reason to wait and you can start with body weight exercises.
I think I'm going to buy a dumbbell set comprising from 1kg. to 5kg. to help with my arms and chest. I saw one the other day for approx £15 ($22) and I have been wondering if I should buy it. The small dumbbells will be useful to combine with my exercise bike. I cycle and do other cardio everyday. Also I swim at least once a week. But no exercising with my arms at all. I suppose this set would be a good start.
Thank you for taking the time to read and give advice. You are an inspiration and your threads are very useful.0 -
I really have to start lifting!
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I've only been at the weight training part for a little over a month but am liking the results.
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I'm about to give up cardio2
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every single woman - jaw dropping inspiration0
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This is my before and after progress picture. The photo of me in the red suit is from my honeymoon, almost twenty years ago, which is basically how I looked before lifting weights. The photo of me in the purple suit is from this past Friday, after four years of lifting weights. I weigh more now too.
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sarahrbraun wrote: »I have been doing some weight training since february.
the left is the week after I started with my trainer in february. The middle is mid may when I switched trainers ( my first one moved out of state) and the last one is about a month ago. I only lost about 3lbs in that 7 months.
2/13, 4/13, 9/13 by crochetmom2010, on Flickr
Have you been watching what you are eating? I used to weight training for a few years and didn't see much of a difference in overall body toning. In fact I gained weight. I thought it was due to getting older but I realized that my eating was not good. I stopped training about 2 months ago and just a few days ago started to watch my calories and so far have lost 4 pounds. I do the elliptical everyday and I am planning to hit the gym again very soon.2 -
My current profile pic shows the difference 6 months made in my physique by changing up my eating habits and lifting heavy. No cardio whatsoever 0
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