Women & Bodybuilding
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Cameron_1969 wrote: »It seems like this argument, that they'll get "bulky" is a common one. It's one that deters too many women from learning about and getting started with weight lifting.
It's as if they are going to do it once and wake up looking like she-hulk. .
Is it possible (even without steroids) for a woman to get muscular (what some might call bulky) through weightlifting? Absolutely!. .Is it going to happen by accident overnight while you're sleeping and surprise you?. .uhhh. no .
Basically, weight-lifting gives women a wonderful range of options that aren't available otherwise. .
(Oh, and it also feels really good to be strong!)
I know no knowledge in the matter. I know I'll transform the way that I want. Lean and strong.0 -
Just make sure you use light weights so you don't bulk up too much
It doesn't work like that...
OP; would you be wanting to compete? Or just look nice? Do you know about the different categories and stuff?
Physique would be difficult to acquire naturally, but a bikini category body would be possible (with a lot of work).
Your hubbies reaction could just because he has some misconceptions about what bodybuilding is and thought you were going to turn into a bulging mass monster overnight. That simply isn't possible for women without a tonne of drugs, and a ridiculous amount of training and dedication.
Thank you for all of your posts.
To answer your question, my idea is to transform my body for the appearance, strength, health, and confidence. IF I could compete. Wow, I'd be very happy.
And I've explained this to my husband. He's not a total jerk about it. I just wished he had shut his brother's mouth for me.0 -
I am a competitive bodybuilder. I compete in natural competitions (I don't use steroids) in women's heavyweight. These two pictures were taken a few weeks apart:
I only look big when I flex and I'm super lean. When I'm not flexing I don't look very big. You don't have to compete in the actual bodybuilding category because there are multiple categories you can choose from (these are natural competitors):
http://www.ngaidaho.com/whats-the-difference-womens-bodybuilding-figure-and-bikini/
You always amaze me
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saragreen012 wrote: »You will NOT look like a man, even lifting heavy weights is unlikely to cause you to "bulk" (unless you are taking supplements/estrogen-blockers). Personally I bust my *kitten* trying to build more muscle and its been slooooow progress, you've got this, I dont think your plan sounds unreasonable at all.lesleyloo7879 wrote: »lesleyloo7879 wrote: »Women + Bodybuilding = One Hot body that belongs to a strong beautiful woman!!!!! Tell the BIL to shove it (does he lift?) You do your thing and be your best!!!!!People who say women should not lift have never, ever, been around women who lift and look fantastic. Sometimes ignorance is just that. . .ignorance. Go for it, be the best you can be, and blow your husband's mind and tell the brother-in-law to just blow. . .away.kimdawnhayden wrote: »When I lifted really heavy. I could deadlift more than my body weight. I was 5"4", 135 #'s, and a size 4. There was nothing gross about it. I had muscle, but I still looked very feminine. Lift heavy, eat right and you will get good results. You won't get that manly look unless you do steroids. If you can find an older book called "New Rules of Lifting" or "New Rules of Lifting for Women" by Alywn Cosgrove, they are great resources. The first one they put out was geared towards men, but so many women did the program and got great results they put out the second one. The one for women will clearly lay out what you need to do and eat to get the results you want. I've done both and they are awesome. Good luck!
Thanks everyone for your very positive responses. If I didn't quote you, believe me I read it. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I will continue to work towards my weight loss. I'm talking to a coach who also lifts. She believes in my goals and thinks they're realistic. I'll be hiring her in June. I'm in the middle of my lease ending so I'll be moving end of May.
I have even put in my 2 weeks where I work at (love thay job). For a full time 3rd shift position at a factory so I can afford her. Because otherwise that'll be my husband's other arguement.
I'm making sacrifices and taking steps everyday to get me that much closer.
I have a ways to go but I'm going..I just think they shouldnt do it. No place for a woman
And you, you need to get back to work and quit slacking..
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iLiveLoveFitness wrote: »I disclosed my goal of bodybuilding once I'm closer to goal weight with my husband the other day..
And my brother in law laughed at me and said "eww you're gonna look like a man"
And..
My hubby looked at me and said "you can't do that" and gave me a disgusted look..
Made me think, what if my goal is unrealistic? What if I'm in over my head?
A little background, I'm 5'4. 24. And I have a 100 pounds to lose give or take. I may readjust my goals the closer I get.
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Just make sure you use light weights so you don't bulk up too much
If that isn't the worst case of bro-science I've heard all day, I don't know what is.
You can lift as much as you want, your growth is mostly depended upon how much you consume. Do yourself a favor and listen to a podcast called Mind Pump. They will change they way you look at fitness and lifting. Best of luck!2 -
alexzenk86 wrote: »Just make sure you use light weights so you don't bulk up too much
If that isn't the worst case of bro-science I've heard all day, I don't know what is.
You can lift as much as you want, your growth is mostly depended upon how much you consume. Do yourself a favor and listen to a podcast called Mind Pump. They will change they way you look at fitness and lifting. Best of luck!
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denversillygoose wrote: »Your goals are fine. It's then men in your life that need adjusting.
NAILED IT!
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There is no reason that you can't follow this dream. Get healthy, lift heavy, become a bodybuilder.......do it for you!1
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There are many different divisions in women's body building. In order of least to most muscular, the following divisions exist: "bikini", "fitness", "figure", "physique", and then total "body building." If you googled the different types, you will find that it's really only when you get into "physique" and above where you get into more "muscular" divisions. And of those, I wouldn't even say "physique" is "manly." The women in physique are oftentimes much smaller in real life than you think they would be. They diet down to show off their hard-earned cuts and definition. I'm working towards my first "figure" competition in October. I weigh 144 lbs, am 6' tall, and can deadlift over 200 lbs. I wear a size 4. No one who knows me would ever say I look manly. I would do a little research into this area and show your boyfriend the different divisions. It will also help you decide on what your goals really are. The women who show in physique, and even figure, have to eat a ton, lift really heavy, and work very hard to get their muscle. Without steroids, it is impossible for a woman to look like a dude.1
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iLiveLoveFitness wrote: »alexzenk86 wrote: »Just make sure you use light weights so you don't bulk up too much
If that isn't the worst case of bro-science I've heard all day, I don't know what is.
You can lift as much as you want, your growth is mostly depended upon how much you consume. Do yourself a favor and listen to a podcast called Mind Pump. They will change they way you look at fitness and lifting. Best of luck!
Thank you I subscribed..
This "light weights" baloney has been around so long. I wish it would die. Lifting light weights isn't going to do much for anyone who isn't a beginner. Progressive overload, increasing heavy weightlifting is how you are going to see results. Compound lifts (deadlifts, squats, presses are the 'kings' of this genre) should form most of the basis of your workouts. Isolation moves are incorporated for additional strength and to build areas that are lagging. For example, the straight shoulder press only really works 1 of 3 shoulder muscles. While a great compound move, you also need lateral raises and traditional face-pulls to round out the shoulders.1 -
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She's definitely not natty0
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What if you married the wrong guy?0
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"And my brother in law laughed at me and said 'eww you're gonna look like a man'"
You should tell your B-I-L that in he needs to start body building then.1 -
headofphat wrote: »What if you married the wrong guy?
Horrible thing to say to someone1 -
iLiveLoveFitness wrote: »I disclosed my goal of bodybuilding once I'm closer to goal weight with my husband the other day..
And my brother in law laughed at me and said "eww you're gonna look like a man"
And..
My hubby looked at me and said "you can't do that" and gave me a disgusted look..
Made me think, what if my goal is unrealistic? What if I'm in over my head?
A little background, I'm 5'4. 24. And I have a 100 pounds to lose give or take. I may readjust my goals the closer I get.
You should google photos of women who "casual" body build. (Not professional women athletes but your avg amazing lifter chick.)
They don't look like men. Or your dudes know a lot of girly looking body builders.. but then thats on them not you.
Im not surprised at their reaction of shock, but your hubby not being more supportive is a bit surprising. I fully intend to get into lifting once I do more homework on form. It is an amazing way to burn calories AND look amazing when I get to goal weight. I hope you educate yourself and your hubby and gain confidence. Youre going to look AMAZING!!!!!
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Funny, two guys I know were talking about one of their girlfriends getting to strong and were saying it was gross. I called them sexist. Because that's all it is.
Your life ISN'T about being attractive to other people. It's about being attractive to YOU and doing what you want to do.1 -
Do what makes you feel happy.
As long as it doesn't become an obsession and all you talk about and do. but if you feel it will make you happy then go for it0 -
Who cares what anyone else thinks. Do what makes you happy! My hubby doesn't care for tattoos and I'm going to get a rather large piece on my flank. My body, my rules.
How very selfish of you....
What if he decided to start smoking pot every day or using hard drugs ? His body his rules right ?? Or what if he started sleeping with that cute waitress at the dinner where he goes out to lunch everyday ?? His body his rule right ????
A marriage is not about "ME" it is about "US" as in we're a team... maybe you missed that part.1 -
Who cares what anyone else thinks. Do what makes you happy! My hubby doesn't care for tattoos and I'm going to get a rather large piece on my flank. My body, my rules.
How very selfish of you....
What if he decided to start smoking pot every day or using hard drugs ? His body his rules right ?? Or what if he started sleeping with that cute waitress at the dinner where he goes out to lunch everyday ?? His body his rule right ????
A marriage is not about "ME" it is about "US" as in we're a team... maybe you missed that part.
I have to agree with this one. There has to be some give and take in a marriage but there's going to be problems in the neighborhood when you stop considering the thoughts and concerns of your significant other in your decision making processes. Now, if you're man knew that you liked tatoos before you got married and that you wanted to get a big one some day, he was forewarned. However, doing what you're doing could start a pretty bad trend in the relationship.
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iLiveLoveFitness wrote: »
There's someone for everyone. There's guys out there that would find both attractive. Just not your thing? That's cool but don't be judgmental.1 -
Who cares what anyone else thinks. Do what makes you happy! My hubby doesn't care for tattoos and I'm going to get a rather large piece on my flank. My body, my rules.
How very selfish of you....
What if he decided to start smoking pot every day or using hard drugs ? His body his rules right ?? Or what if he started sleeping with that cute waitress at the dinner where he goes out to lunch everyday ?? His body his rule right ????
A marriage is not about "ME" it is about "US" as in we're a team... maybe you missed that part.
This was blown out of context.. Calm down..0 -
iLiveLoveFitness wrote: »
There's someone for everyone. There's guys out there that would find both attractive. Just not your thing? That's cool but don't be judgmental.
I don't know how I was being judgemental.. But okay..0 -
headofphat wrote: »What if you married the wrong guy?
Horrible thing to say to someone
Well I didn't tell her she did only posed the question but thanks for chiming in.0 -
iLiveLoveFitness wrote: »iLiveLoveFitness wrote: »
There's someone for everyone. There's guys out there that would find both attractive. Just not your thing? That's cool but don't be judgmental.
I don't know how I was being judgemental.. But okay..
Well you did post a picture of a body builder and say that she is absolutely disgusting. Just sayin.0 -
headofphat wrote: »iLiveLoveFitness wrote: »iLiveLoveFitness wrote: »
There's someone for everyone. There's guys out there that would find both attractive. Just not your thing? That's cool but don't be judgmental.
I don't know how I was being judgemental.. But okay..
Well you did post a picture of a body builder and say that she is absolutely disgusting. Just sayin.
No she didn't, it was quoted from a different poster.1
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