Why I Lift Weights--before/after pic

lili61
lili61 Posts: 231 Member
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Before, 170 pounds. After, 7 months later and 160 pounds. 5'8.

These are my results after completing the New Rules of Lifting for Women, lifting 2-3 a week, 20 min. HIIT once a week, and eating at a very small deficit. Only about a 10 pound loss, but clearly composition is king.

Can't recommend lifting heavy enough! Still want to drop some weight/recomp, but very happy with these results. More importantly, I have found exercise that I love and am consistent with.

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  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    Awesome !!
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    You look great :)
  • LaurenPell123
    LaurenPell123 Posts: 42 Member
    Woo well done! Great motivation to get back into lifting!
  • bumblebeez86
    bumblebeez86 Posts: 208 Member
    Great work !!!
  • lavaflow99
    lavaflow99 Posts: 61 Member
    WOW! You look amazing! Great job!! **takes notes**
  • WifiresGettingFit
    WifiresGettingFit Posts: 1,773 Member
    *looks at weights over yonder* should probably start picking those up...:P
    Great job! You look great!
  • texasf1ght
    texasf1ght Posts: 70 Member
    This is really exciting to see! I'm starting the program from Michael Matthew's "Thinner, Leaner, Stronger" and I'm excited to see the results!
  • mrschikin
    mrschikin Posts: 45 Member
    Awesome! Really well done. You look great. :)
  • Justdoitkelly
    Justdoitkelly Posts: 23 Member
    Congrats! Thanks for sharing. I will definitely make strength training a priority.
  • Therealobi1
    Therealobi1 Posts: 3,262 Member
    You look great
  • KWKirkbride
    KWKirkbride Posts: 119 Member
    Great job! 10lbs looks like 25-30. I need to hit the weights.
  • FitPhillygirl
    FitPhillygirl Posts: 7,124 Member
    Awesome results there. Keep up the great work!
  • lili61
    lili61 Posts: 231 Member
    Thanks for the kind words of encouragement! I posted because I don't know how many lifting before/afters I looked at before I finally got in the weight room myself.

    If you're hesitating... Get over it and do it! I wish I had started years ago.
  • strong_curves
    strong_curves Posts: 2,229 Member
    WOW!!! You look great!
  • ise311
    ise311 Posts: 107 Member
    That's a great job! Wondering if I can do the same with just a dumbbell at home? Can't afford barbells, others.
  • blankiefinder
    blankiefinder Posts: 3,599 Member
    Amazing results, way to go!
  • RoseTheWarrior
    RoseTheWarrior Posts: 2,035 Member
    Wow, simply awesome results. You've obviously worked very hard! Lifting = love.
  • Murphles1210
    Murphles1210 Posts: 16 Member
    you look great! Congratulations on finding the thing that works for you and you like.
  • JanelleRD
    JanelleRD Posts: 1 Member
    Great job! Do you belong to a gym? I would like to incorporate weights and so I am wondering how necessary a gym is in regards to that. Thanks!
  • lili61
    lili61 Posts: 231 Member
    JanelleRD wrote: »
    Great job! Do you belong to a gym? I would like to incorporate weights and so I am wondering how necessary a gym is in regards to that. Thanks!

    Yes, I do this program in the gym. You could substitute Dumbbells (for barbell) and resistance bands (for cable machine) to a certain degree, but would be limited in how much you can lift that way.

  • sistrsprkl
    sistrsprkl Posts: 1,010 Member
    Amazing job! Incredible results. Glad the program is working out for you :)
  • AdrianChr92
    AdrianChr92 Posts: 567 Member
    Good job. How much do you squat?
  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,230 Member
    Fantastic!! I'm hoping to start lifting this week :D This has really given me a kick to do so!
  • graemestringer
    graemestringer Posts: 2 Member
    Well done @lili61 great results!
    The effort you're putting in is obviously paying off and giving you the results that you are looking for.
    An great inspiration to other ladies who are looking for a transformation, but have been afraid to step into the weights area.
  • amandapierce0515
    amandapierce0515 Posts: 67 Member
    lili61 wrote: »
    Before, 170 pounds. After, 7 months later and 160 pounds. 5'8.

    These are my results after completing the New Rules of Lifting for Women, lifting 2-3 a week, 20 min. HIIT once a week, and eating at a very small deficit. Only about a 10 pound loss, but clearly composition is king.

    Can't recommend lifting heavy enough! Still want to drop some weight/recomp, but very happy with these results. More importantly, I have found exercise that I love and am consistent with.

    rbvezkkic06v.jpg

    Awesome! I have been just eating low calorie to lose weight, but I want to start lifting, too. I have lost a lot, but I am still flabby!
  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    you look great! I agree, lifting is very important in getting a strong attractive body.
  • dirtycxer
    dirtycxer Posts: 22 Member
    Great job and thank you for showing that motivation and hard work pay off!
  • lili61
    lili61 Posts: 231 Member
    Chiruadr wrote: »
    Good job. How much do you squat?

    Have been struggling with squats. Working weight is anywhere from 125-165 depending on sets/reps. 1RM was around 190 last time I checked.

  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Holy crap. I definitely know the benefits for lifting but your transformation, with only 10 lbs lost, is one of the best I've seen. Hands down.
  • AdrianChr92
    AdrianChr92 Posts: 567 Member
    lili61 wrote: »
    Chiruadr wrote: »
    Good job. How much do you squat?

    Have been struggling with squats. Working weight is anywhere from 125-165 depending on sets/reps. 1RM was around 190 last time I checked.
    Not bad. There is not a single woman in my gym that squats that much.

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