Women lifting heavy - with pics

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Wow you look amazing!

Everyone is amazing! For those who are new to lifting, just remember this:

It takes 4 weeks for you to see a difference;
8 weeks for friends and family; and
12 weeks for the rest of the world to notice.

Don't give up and keep up the good work!

Funny. I guess in my world, weeks = days.
I have had 3 major lifting sessions with my trainer and 2 alone in the last 8 days and my male co-workers have DEFINTELY noticed.
I noticed in 4 days; my fiance noticed and is getting jealous of my guns.

Awesome job!!

So totally in!! Thank you all for the inspiration!!

bump for later...headed to the gym

i just started, doing this program, hopefully get to be the same levels as you ladies )
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/beginner_fat_loss_program.htm

I started Stronglifts in Feb and am progressing with everything...except the stupid overhead press. Completed 85 lbs for squat today! I'm surprised by my progress every single workout, haha. My shape has changed dramatically since starting.

Love this thread! This is my first post, but I've been lurking for a while
I was one of those girls that was scared of lifting because I didn't want to be bulky. I've always worked out, but just did cardio and abs. After years of staying the same, I finally decided to switch it up. I read enough info about lifting to be convinced that I wouldn't look like a man!
I started Stronglifts in Jan of this year, and I love working out in the "big boy section" haha
I have a few comparison pics from Jan and now. I can't see too much of a change, but I was in ok shape to start with. I can definitely tell my core is stronger, and my booty has lifted.
Good luck to anyone starting out!

I hope these pictures post right haha it was complicated!!

2013sk wrote: »

These are taken three years apart (I've been other weights in between), but I weigh EXACTLY the same in both of these pics. The second was taken about a week ago, after just over a year of heavy lifting

You weigh exactly the same, but look so much slimmer..........Fab work!!

lisamarie1780 wrote: »

These are taken three years apart (I've been other weights in between), but I weigh EXACTLY the same in both of these pics. The second was taken about a week ago, after just over a year of heavy lifting

gorgeous.

Strong but still feminine

Strong women is not a new concept. Women have always been strong since time began.... it seems that people forget that now....

there is a difference between a strong man and a strong woman though ... and this shows that difference. You can be strong and be female at the same time.

Women should be strong, they are naturally strong... they are made to carry, give birth to and protect life..... they are capable of carrying, lifting, shouldering and fighting if the need arises but they should still have a hint of vulnerability and softness.... this girls speaks all of that to me.....

Strong... yes

Bulky man muscles and gangster jaw :huh: no

Good job

Beautiful

BusyRaeNOTBusty wrote: »

Strong... yes

Bulky man muscles and gangster jaw :huh: no

Good job

Beautiful

Pretty sure this is what we are tying to show. You won't get "bulky man muscles and a gangster jaw" from lifting weights.

Wow. You look amazing