Females only - lifting/weight training results?
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what league do/did you skate for? I skated with st louis arch rivals from 2005-2008, and now im an NSO for the dudesFunSkittles wrote: »So much info out there, thanks guys! My biggest hurdle right now is that I'm recovering from a shoulder injury that took me out of roller derby. I was playing on a competitive team, trained 3x per week so could pretty much eat what I wanted as the calorie burn each week was huge... so now I'm left to my own motivation to get back into shape doing something I don't enjoy - going to the gym. It's another hurdle for me to get over...
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I'm up in Canada, I skated for the Anarchy Angels
I still ref! Being an official kicks *kitten*, doesn't it 0 -
Here are my progress pictures. I did mostly dumbbell training until Sept 2014 when I started Strong lifts 5x5. I think that's when you can see the biggest difference.
Also...another derby girl here. I play in Airdrie, Alberta!
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Holy wow! You all look so good!
I don't have any pictures to prove it unfortunately, been lifting for about a monthish (Stronglifts) and can already see small results, mainly my upper thighs/bum is toning up thanks to squats, and the small amount of cellulite I had has now completely disappeared. I now feel confident wearing skirts again, yay!0 -
Wow, these pics are amazing and inspiring. I will now be switching gears and focusing less on cardio and more on a lifting program. Hopefully someday I'll have the before and after like the ones I have seen here!0
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Hi!
Girls! You are amazing!
Here is my progress 62 kg -> 65 kg
1.5 year of hard weight lifting
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I've been pretty successful losing about 21 lbs since end of Nov2014 and now I'm noticing a considerable ahem... Small sizing of my chest. (Losing my boobs) I still have about 20 lbs to go to my goal weight and I'm freaking out that when I get there I won't have any left! Has this happened to you? Any tips? Thanks in advance ladies. I've been so happy and excited about new fitness and this is really disappointing for me.1
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@psych101 Thanks!
@Lainx20 This happened to me
but I didn't really heavy lifting until after I had lost weight, and that helped them look less like pancakes. I am hoping with time and continued lifting they will continue to improve, but it may be too late. 0 -
As much as I enjoy looking at a buff man, it seems much harder to bulk up as a woman.
When I took a weight training in college it didn't seem to do much at the time. I've always had very weak arms. But I want to change that.
I'm planning on starting to lift/weight train again but I would love to see some before/after pics to get me more inspired/motivated.
Ladies, you all look wonderful! I've been attempting to lose this last ten pounds for forever now and cannot do it! I am currently at 122 pounds.
Will lifting help me get that flat, toned-stomach look? And will my legs slim down?
This picture is me currently.
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Very nice!0
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^amazing biceps
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Awesome results everyone! Very impressive! Hoping to post pictures too soon!0
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Love this thread!
I've been doing kettlebells for a while and use a 12kg but just got some adjustable dumbbells to use at home. They go up to 50kg (25kg each) so I figure that should keep me going a while as I don't go to a gym. I started today and did squats, deadlifts, beach press and overhead press with them, starting with 10kg in total. It was tough but I do enjoy weights much more than cardio.
I'm hoping my before and after will be good enough for me to post in here one day!2 -
This is my 'before' and my 'during'. The 'after' picture hasn't been taken yet. I think I'm probably a year or 2 away.
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My weekly motivation rite here!!! Great job 2 all!0
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There is only about a 5 pound difference here. All I've got to say is when you start lifting weights don't pay attention to the scale as much. I was disappointed for a while when I started lifting but not losing weight like I though I should've been. But when I put a side my side it's hard to believe lol.. I've grown to love lifting!!! Plus for us women its a better stress reliever than eating our emotions lol1 -
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Love this thread!
I've been doing kettlebells for a while and use a 12kg but just got some adjustable dumbbells to use at home. They go up to 50kg (25kg each) so I figure that should keep me going a while as I don't go to a gym. I started today and did squats, deadlifts, beach press and overhead press with them, starting with 10kg in total. It was tough but I do enjoy weights much more than cardio.
I'm hoping my before and after will be good enough for me to post in here one day!
Don't be afraid to go heavier with kettle bells. I guarantee you can swing more than you think! I started out swinging (and everything else, too) with a 12 kg as well, and now can do 2 hand swings with a 32 kg bell, and 1 hand swings with a 20 kg bell! My one rep max for Turkish get ups is with a 28 kg bell, and I can now press a 24 kg bell for one rep. I've also been able to squat double 20 kg bells.
In fact, I have been using kettle bells for a year and a half now, and didn't start adding in any barbell work until the end of November of last year. They are an amazing tool, and can be just as effective as barbell work, but you can't be afraid to go heavy with them!2 -
double post...sorry!
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Amazing results!0
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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.
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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Wow!! you all look awesome! if i may ask what training program your following? stronglifts NRFL?0
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Great thread. Thanks for the pics. It is very inspiring to read about your successes and see the pics. Thank you
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Gives hope to a 57 yo woman.1
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I think I may have posted pics earlier in this thread, but here's the latest update of where I am at, as of April 11.
Along with the accomplishments in the video, all of which were personal bests, I also hit the 90 pounds lost mark!
And just for a reference point, here's where I started and a picture from Saturday:
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No were close to done but been doing 5x5 for bout 5weeks i feel less squishy
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