Females only - lifting/weight training results?
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justmytype wrote: »I love coming to this thread. It's so motivating! All you ladies are so awesome.
Here's my experience with lifting and weight loss. And for the more "mature" ladies...yes, we can have muscles too!
Oh wowee that's incredible! You look fan-bloody-tastic!0 -
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I love this thread! My results aren't as awesome as others, but I'm working on it.
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You girls are amazing inside and out. Such an inspiration. Time to go lift. I started my journey 3 weeks ago and I am down 6 lbs. I have 20 more to go.0
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Y'all look so great. I've noticed a few other female "heavy lifters" at our gym and I just want to high five them!0
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Strength in iron! Still trying to lean out the saddlebags. Will get there one day, but I'm in no hurry.
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bunbunzee44 wrote: »
Me from 2013 before joining gym and today. Before I weighed 54kg and today I weigh 50kg. I've lost a lot of fat and gained some muscle. BF% was 34.4% and now it's 24.4% so 10% drob in two years I still want to build more muscle..
You look great! Do you follow a program or just do your own thing?
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To celebrate 6 months since I started losing weight, here is a progress pic from me!
Not really a big change since I didn't have that much to lose in the first place.
Currently I'm not really looking to lose any more (though I don't mind if I lose another pound or two). I'd like to maintain around this weight and keep lifting to improve body composition!
Starting weight: 61,7 kg (136 lbs)
Current weight: 56,5 kg (124,5 lbs)4 -
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_bellator_ wrote: »4 years of bodypart-split training, moderate cardio, and ever-changing nutritional tweaking.
Before: 5'7", 165 lbs (Jan 2012)
Now: 5' 7", 137 lbs
WOW!! Beyond amazing!0 -
arditarose wrote: »Hi all *waves*
I joined MFP a long time ago, have cycled through losing and gaining and have hit a really high weight
I want to lose 70-80lbs, I am joining the gym on Friday. I know have a job where I will actually have time to go!
Would you recommend weight training as well as cardio? I was thinking of couch to 5k for the cardio portion and 3 sessions of weights (I'll let the pros in the gym suggest what!).
Has anyone lost loads of weight and started weight training immediately? I admit I don't really know what 'bulking' is, I just want to lose weight, look good, and feel healthy! I want my body to look smooth and toned and not just thin and cellulitey.
What would you suggest - other than keeping this thread alive for inspiration!
Absolutely. Do not wait. I lost all of my weight with very little cardio, a lot of weight lifting, and a calorie deficit. I can't imagine what my body would look like now if I had not lifted. Almost every post I read on the topic is either "I'm glad I did it" or "I wish I had done it".
Also, personally-I think it is a LOT more fun than cardio.
All of this for me too!!
It also helps do cardio better
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47Jacqueline wrote: »
Nice job! Also have to compliment your hair - the multi-colours are great.
Edited to add: just looked at your profile and Holy Smokes!!, thought you were about 10 to 15 years younger. Another reason to lift!
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To celebrate 6 months since I started losing weight, here is a progress pic from me!
Not really a big change since I didn't have that much to lose in the first place.
Currently I'm not really looking to lose any more (though I don't mind if I lose another pound or two). I'd like to maintain around this weight and keep lifting to improve body composition!
Starting weight: 61,7 kg (136 lbs)
Current weight: 56,5 kg (124,5 lbs)
That is most definitely a change. Great job!
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WOWWWWW great photos people!!! Loved looking at all the great results in this thread!
I started lifting in December 2014 - still going - I still need to lose a few more kilos to get where I want to be but even though progress has been sloooow it has been steady and the important thing is that it has been sustainable and I am not starving
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fanncy0626 wrote: »I am 57 years old. I have no idea how much I weigh now. I last weighed around 142 and my goal weight is 125. I got down to 135lbs and was a size 10. Then March 1, 2015 I started doing strong lift 5x5. I then lost 17 inches and am now a size 5-7 depending on fit. I also went from doing 21 to 24 hours of cardio every week to ZERO I only do strong lift 5x5 for an hour every other day. I also changed from eating 1260 calories to 1600 +. I started lifting with a 12.5 lb bar and now lift 109 lbs squat, 100lb sumo squat, bench 83lbs, barbell row 89lbs, over head press 62lbs, and deadlift 137lbs.
FABULOUS!! look at that body!! I want that figure when I am 57!! Good job lady!2 -
*kitten* this thread is making me regret quitting gym I was the cardio queen of my gym. I did weight training only for lower body and my bum used to look great. My lower body is fairly decent but my upper body sux *kitten*0
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Reema_capricorn wrote: »*kitten* this thread is making me regret quitting gym I was the cardio queen of my gym. I did weight training only for lower body and my bum used to look great. My lower body is fairly decent but my upper body sux *kitten*
Just get back to the gym! If I can do it you can! With weight lifting you see results immediately!0 -
fanncy0626 wrote: »Reema_capricorn wrote: »*kitten* this thread is making me regret quitting gym I was the cardio queen of my gym. I did weight training only for lower body and my bum used to look great. My lower body is fairly decent but my upper body sux *kitten*
Just get back to the gym! If I can do it you can! With weight lifting you see results immediately!
Well yeah I am terrified of gymming coz I immediately put on 20 kgs after I quit. Now I just walk a lot and I have started jogging to keep my metabolism up and I am also unemployed so can't go back to gymming0 -
Reema_capricorn wrote: »
Well yeah I am terrified of gymming coz I immediately put on 20 kgs after I quit. Now I just walk a lot and I have started jogging to keep my metabolism up and I am also unemployed so can't go back to gymming
Then do body weight exercises. Buns Guns and Abs, squats, push ups and lying down leg lifts! Along with walking and jogging you will build muscle.0
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