Women lifting heavy - with pics

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  • runningagainstmyself
    runningagainstmyself Posts: 616 Member
    ejennings1988 wrote: »
    Before lifting weights in January 2013

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    After a couple of months of lifting weights

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    After 6 months of lifting weights

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    Edit: I just read the post about "please don't post pics of yourself flexing because it will scare girls who don't want to get bulky" so sorry if my offensively huuuuuge muscles scare anyone away :wink:

    Can I report this for being so badass??? :smiley:
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    I only started lifting this year. I started with Stronglifts 5x5 in Feb and switched to Ice Cream Fitness 5x5 about mid April.
    The Feb picture was the first day of lifting this year.
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    And here are some comparisons from 1 month before starting lifting to earlier this month:
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  • cortneysmissionpossible
    cortneysmissionpossible Posts: 127 Member
    BUMP <3 in love with this forum!
  • magnitudeofmycommitment
    magnitudeofmycommitment Posts: 15 Member
    Bump!
  • TrinityR05
    TrinityR05 Posts: 77 Member
    Great job everyone!! I'm back to working out and am lifting with you tube videos with the heaviest dumbbells I could use. Seeing this thread is what keeps me going. I'm almost on my 4th week of lifting, 4 days lifting, 1 day HIIT, and 1 day yoga. I'm not weighing myself at all because I don't want to get discouraged. Last time I weighed myself I was about 120. I'm going by how I feel and by visually seeing a transition. I'm hoping that I will see results by like my 3rd month! I hope. Congrats to everyone on here....great inspiration!
  • Dead_Darling
    Dead_Darling Posts: 478 Member
    Awesome thread! Such an inspiration :) I've just started lifting with free weights, after using machines and dumbbells for the past 2 months. I can't wait to see the results after 3 months when I have my big holiday. The only regret that I have is not starting lifting with free weights a lot sooner!
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  • Victoria2448
    Victoria2448 Posts: 559 Member
    Nice everyone!
  • magnitudeofmycommitment
    magnitudeofmycommitment Posts: 15 Member
    pastryari wrote: »
    How do you all know where to start with lifting? Do you just do your own thing or would you ask the staff in the gym?

    I have an awesome group of friends on here that lift who are always willing to help me out and answer any questions I may have.

    Start with a beginner program, here are some popular ones around here:

    http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/The_Starting_Strength_Novice/Beginner_Programs

    http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/

    New Rules of Lifting for Women
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/102-new-rules-of-lifting-for-women-nrol4w

    Check this out, too:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/850719-strength-training-the-basics

    ETA: Video yourself or have someone checking out your form.
    If you video yourself and would like feedback, you can post here:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/911984-form-critique-thread-post-your-videos-here

    Thank you!
  • Vodkha
    Vodkha Posts: 352 Member
    In to read later! Awesome progress for all!!
  • megcorey
    megcorey Posts: 49 Member
    sunn_lighter wrote: »
    Sweet_Heresy wrote: »
    3 months of Starting Strength at a deficit.
    Starting weight was 210, current weight is 185. Better progress than I ever hoped to see. Can't wait to see what the next 3 months bring.


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    Awesome transformation!!!
    You look great wat was yr deficit? If you dont mind
  • rebbylicious
    rebbylicious Posts: 621 Member
    PlayerHatinDogooder wrote: »
    Before lifting weights in January 2013

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    33bfzpx.jpg

    After a couple of months of lifting weights

    w8xbv6.jpg

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    After 6 months of lifting weights

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    2liig4o.jpg

    sxd5y8.jpg

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    54shog.jpg

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    Edit: I just read the post about "please don't post pics of yourself flexing because it will scare girls who don't want to get bulky" so sorry if my offensively huuuuuge muscles scare anyone away :wink:

    2 points.

    1. Incredible transformation.

    2. You're stunning.

    I want legs like that!! Thanks for the motivation
  • inspirezme
    inspirezme Posts: 36 Member
    Keep posting, ladies! I just started with a trainer on June 8th. Going 3x a week, trying to build up to lifting heavy. I am desperate for the motivation and inspiration you all provide!
  • sarahmoo12
    sarahmoo12 Posts: 756 Member
    ahhh cant wait till I cant post on here :)
  • AlysonG2
    AlysonG2 Posts: 713 Member
    shadow2soul wrote: »

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    Not to be creepy, but seriously your butt is amazing! That's my goal butt right there!
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    You ladies are doing awesome! I am still a work in progress. I hope to post pictures in a month or two.
  • rebeccaEsmith
    rebeccaEsmith Posts: 1,136 Member
    Looking good ladies
  • Corsetopia
    Corsetopia Posts: 307 Member
    Bump! <3
  • FunSizedK
    FunSizedK Posts: 144 Member
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    This is three months of lifting 2x week and cardio 3x week most weeks the picture that says today was at the beginning of the month
  • Valtishia
    Valtishia Posts: 811 Member
    edited August 2015
    Two things to keep in mind. I am 5'6 and 216 lbs.... so technically considered obese. I do have plenty of meat (working on that!), but there is no part of me that feels or looks obese. Love lifting!!! And no... I never make my bed :)

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  • Karen_can_do_this
    Karen_can_do_this Posts: 1,150 Member
    jlapey wrote: »
    Before lifting weights in January 2013

    dzffc3.jpg
    33bfzpx.jpg

    After a couple of months of lifting weights

    w8xbv6.jpg

    takheg.jpg


    After 6 months of lifting weights

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    2liig4o.jpg

    sxd5y8.jpg

    5upedt.jpg

    r7jhqv.jpg

    54shog.jpg

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    Edit: I just read the post about "please don't post pics of yourself flexing because it will scare girls who don't want to get bulky" so sorry if my offensively huuuuuge muscles scare anyone away :wink:

    I think you just became my ultimate hero!! I WANT YOUR BODY!!! PS mines now is like how yours use to be! Your defo what I am aiming for :o)

    Only six months? Really? I must be doing my training wrong. Been at it since before Christmas, have had results but no where near your results. DAMN, girl!

    My training is not as awesome either. But I'm starting to see my results finally
  • Dead_Darling
    Dead_Darling Posts: 478 Member
    @fanncy0626 you look amazing! :o

  • getitamb
    getitamb Posts: 2,019 Member
    Sarauk2sf wrote: »
    <--- I lift a bit.

    Pics or I don't believe you

    :flowerforyou:

    :happy:

    Before I started on MFP (and before lifting and eating at a deficit) - about 185lb

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    Me at the end of my cut after a little over a year, lifting the whole time - about 148lb

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    With clothes on - probably about 151lb if I recall

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    Towards the end of my recent bulk - 158lb

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    Sorry for the pic bomb.




    You did awesome!!

  • makeoverpm
    makeoverpm Posts: 117 Member
    Thanks for the inspiration ladies you're all incredible! Anyone know why only approx half the photos are showing up? Some are not loading?
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Dead_Darling wrote: »
    @fanncy0626 you look amazing! :o

    Thank You! I'm still working toward my goal, but I know that lifting really has given me unbelievable results!
  • Skeleton_Keys
    Skeleton_Keys Posts: 107 Member
    Bumpity Bump! Because this thread shouldn't be buried. :smile:
  • Maktubz
    Maktubz Posts: 6 Member
    Well hey. I've been reading this for over a year and getting so much inspiration! I've been lifting on and off now for 1,5 years, and have my own gym at home now. Started with 12 kg kettlebell, and now free weights up to 150 kg. The last year was hard and I didn't have the opportunity to train until June this year. I feel I'm strong and fab but when I see my pics I don’t look anything like I feel, or maybe in the lower middle pic. The newest, lower right, I only look fat to my eye. The pt told me that with my weight if there weren't any muscles I'd be huge :D

    But still, I feel like I'd need some support!

    The pictures are dated left upper 10 years ago, left middle 3 years ago, and then the rest are taken in about the time of last year, and are timelined.

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