females lifting heavy get bigger -_-
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Kriistabell wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »Kriistabell wrote: »
My mom will gladly explain it to you lolyopeeps025 wrote: »I never understand how seeing muscle definition means getting bigger.
Well I am a visual learner if that helps her explain it more. I'd like to laugh at something that will make no sense.
She has zero definition. Does Zumba once a week and eats everything except veggies. Her belly is exceptionally round. It's quite amazing. I think you would learn a lot!
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yopeeps025 wrote: »PikaKnight wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »I never understand how seeing muscle definition means getting bigger.
It's not an uncommon misconception, even today. Many times, people see women with low body fat percentages as "bulky" because of the muscle definition.
That is the thing though. Those women are lean. Like that thread before of when Madonna got her muscle definition on. Some posters called her bulky and I was like how little does she weigh. I thing I can throw her with one arm.
That's why it's a misconception. Some times it takes awhile to change how things are viewed/perceived. Especially something that has been a part of a few society norms for a very long time.0 -
yopeeps025 wrote: »PikaKnight wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »I never understand how seeing muscle definition means getting bigger.
It's not an uncommon misconception, even today. Many times, people see women with low body fat percentages as "bulky" because of the muscle definition.
That is the thing though. Those women are lean. Like that thread before of when Madonna got her muscle definition on. Some posters called her bulky and I was like how little does she weigh. I thing I can throw her with one arm.
I think my family thinks that because I'm not small and can't be thrown with one arm that I will look like Madonna on steroids one day0 -
PikaKnight wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »PikaKnight wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »I never understand how seeing muscle definition means getting bigger.
It's not an uncommon misconception, even today. Many times, people see women with low body fat percentages as "bulky" because of the muscle definition.
That is the thing though. Those women are lean. Like that thread before of when Madonna got her muscle definition on. Some posters called her bulky and I was like how little does she weigh. I thing I can throw her with one arm.
That's why it's a misconception. Some times it takes awhile to change how things are viewed/perceived. Especially something that has been a part of a few society norms for a very long time.
My mother would try to school you on how you're wrong and crazy... And use no facts! She's magical0 -
Kriistabell wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »PikaKnight wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »I never understand how seeing muscle definition means getting bigger.
It's not an uncommon misconception, even today. Many times, people see women with low body fat percentages as "bulky" because of the muscle definition.
That is the thing though. Those women are lean. Like that thread before of when Madonna got her muscle definition on. Some posters called her bulky and I was like how little does she weigh. I thing I can throw her with one arm.
I think my family thinks that because I'm not small and can't be thrown with one arm that I will look like Madonna on steroids one day
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I hope everybody in this thread is saying the same thing that I'm about to, which is: kindly request your family shove it, your body is AWESOME - you should really love it more, and if lifting & getting strong is what you want to do... DO IT.
While every woman will have different goals, I've been trying to bulk up for a few years now, and it's hard. You're not going to wake up one morning and not recognize yourself, because you're gotten "too bulky". Strong women is where it's fckin at. Pick up those weights, girl!!
Also, our families are usually unsupportive jerks.0 -
Kriistabell wrote: »PikaKnight wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »PikaKnight wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »I never understand how seeing muscle definition means getting bigger.
It's not an uncommon misconception, even today. Many times, people see women with low body fat percentages as "bulky" because of the muscle definition.
That is the thing though. Those women are lean. Like that thread before of when Madonna got her muscle definition on. Some posters called her bulky and I was like how little does she weigh. I thing I can throw her with one arm.
That's why it's a misconception. Some times it takes awhile to change how things are viewed/perceived. Especially something that has been a part of a few society norms for a very long time.
My mother would try to school you on how you're wrong and crazy... And use no facts! She's magical
Then I give this gif to your mother....
:laugh:
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Read this, and show it to your family:
http://www.buzzfeed.com/sallytamarkin/am-i-right-ladies
Shamelessly stolen from this thread ( http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/33111158#Comment_33111158 ):
Both require dedication ... the left also requires significant supplementation.0 -
There is an MFP user who co-leads the Eat Train Progress group here. @Sarauk2sf
You can check out her blog and pictures. She's awesome, knowledgable and can deadlift 325lbs+. And she's not "bulky" at all :bigsmile:
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The idea behind that picture is good - but WTF with the little 2-3 lb dumbbell? No wonder people have so many misconceptions regarding fitness.0
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Your family is being really disrespectful and rude. It makes me sad that they are taking away your pride and determination towards your goals. I hope that you can try not to listen to them, because at the end of the day, all that matters is how you feel about yourself. Don't let them bring you down!
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countjassula wrote: »I hope everybody in this thread is saying the same thing that I'm about to, which is: kindly request your family shove it, your body is AWESOME - you should really love it more, and if lifting & getting strong is what you want to do... DO IT.
While every woman will have different goals, I've been trying to bulk up for a few years now, and it's hard. You're not going to wake up one morning and not recognize yourself, because you're gotten "too bulky". Strong women is where it's fckin at. Pick up those weights, girl!!
Also, our families are usually unsupportive jerks.
I love hope motivating you are! Thank you! Everyone on here has def been saying that so I'm listening, I promise. I'm thinking of doubling up on gym sessions today. Twice today sounds like a good idea
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PikaKnight wrote: »Kriistabell wrote: »PikaKnight wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »PikaKnight wrote: »yopeeps025 wrote: »I never understand how seeing muscle definition means getting bigger.
It's not an uncommon misconception, even today. Many times, people see women with low body fat percentages as "bulky" because of the muscle definition.
That is the thing though. Those women are lean. Like that thread before of when Madonna got her muscle definition on. Some posters called her bulky and I was like how little does she weigh. I thing I can throw her with one arm.
That's why it's a misconception. Some times it takes awhile to change how things are viewed/perceived. Especially something that has been a part of a few society norms for a very long time.
My mother would try to school you on how you're wrong and crazy... And use no facts! She's magical
Then I give this gif to your mother....
:laugh:
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Also, another example you'll see pop up from time to time here on MFP:
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/
Left was taken when she was 131lbs, the right is her 11lbs heavier (142lbs). And she deadlifts 300lbs+ as well.0 -
iLoveMyPitbull1225 wrote: »Your family is being really disrespectful and rude. It makes me sad that they are taking away your pride and determination towards your goals. I hope that you can try not to listen to them, because at the end of the day, all that matters is how you feel about yourself. Don't let them bring you down!
I'm trying not to. Not has a great supporting community so all of these comments are really making it easier on me. Thank you!0 -
PikaKnight wrote: »Also, another example you'll see pop up from time to time here on MFP:
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/
Left was taken when she was 131lbs, the right is her 11lbs heavier (142lbs). And she deadlifts 300lbs+ as well.
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Read this, and show it to your family:
http://www.buzzfeed.com/sallytamarkin/am-i-right-ladies
Shamelessly stolen from this thread ( http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/33111158#Comment_33111158 ):
Both require dedication ... the left also requires significant supplementation.
Lol that's awesome. Thanks!0 -
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I have an opposite but similar problem. My mom likes to pick out little things that I'm already insecure about. When I was in high school she constantly pointed out my acne, and if I put on a little weight she always pointed it out, if I was ever upset about something she always asked me if I was on my period (surely, as a woman she should know that you should NEVER ask that!). I'm not sure why she did all of that, but I'm almost sure the weight thing was because she was thin in high school and college and pretty much until a couple years after she had me. I think she's just worried that I'll end up obese and unhappy with myself like she is, which is understandable but I think she could have been nicer and less annoying about it. But the plus side is that she's really supportive when I do lose weight. BUT I don't lose weight because she thinks I should, or because anyone else tells me I should. I work out, eat better, and lift because I love it! A lot of people have mentioned that you probably wont get bulky eating a deficit, which is true, but no matter where you end up it's YOUR body, and it's the one you have to live in for your whole life, not them. Learn to love yourself, inside and out and realize that other people's idea of what you should look like doesn't matter.0
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TFaustino67 wrote: »
In addition to working out, you should work on your mindset.
First post I've seen mindset mentioned - +10. This site really needs a rep button.
You're not on here much are you.
Not in the forums, no not much.0
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