Women over 40 and already lifting? Let's build a supportive community!

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  • modmom1
    modmom1 Posts: 210 Member
    Bumping this up because our group of amazing women is growing strong! The link is in the comment above ^^
  • modmom1
    modmom1 Posts: 210 Member
    We're building a great community over at the group 'Defying Gravity'. If you're a woman over 40 and love lifting, please come and join us

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/114430-defying-gravity
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    bump
  • modmom1
    modmom1 Posts: 210 Member
    Thank you @KetoneKaren ;)
  • Sumiblue
    Sumiblue Posts: 1,597 Member
    I'm 47 and I've been lifting for 2 years. I started with Stronglifts, then went to PHUL & now doing 5/3/1. I love what lifting has done for me (lost 22 lbs of mostly fat) & only wish I'd started earlier.
  • fanceegirl75
    fanceegirl75 Posts: 620 Member
    I'm 40...turning 41 next month. What would you suggest for a newbie to get started lifting? Are there any good helpful apps one can use?
  • modmom1
    modmom1 Posts: 210 Member
    @fanceegirl75 there are some great books out there with progressive programs in them like New Rules of Lifting for Women and Strong Curves. I also recommend Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle because of the information in this book on everything about strength training and nutrition. Also check bodybuilding.com for programs and I know alot of people here use the StrongLifts 5x5 app.
    Come join our group!

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/114430-defying-gravity

    @sumiblue Welcome! I would love to know more about PHUL. I'll have to look that one up
  • RoxieDawn
    RoxieDawn Posts: 15,488 Member
    modmom1 wrote: »
    Please come over and join us! Here is the group link

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/114430-defying-gravity

    Joined today!
  • fanceegirl75
    fanceegirl75 Posts: 620 Member
    Thank you for the info @modmom1, I sent a request to join the group today.
  • modmom1
    modmom1 Posts: 210 Member
    Yay!! I'll get you guys added right now
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Bump
  • modmom1
    modmom1 Posts: 210 Member
    We've moved our conversations over to a private group. If you're over 40 and love lifting, come and join us.The ladies over there are fantastic!

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/114430-defying-gravity
  • modmom1
    modmom1 Posts: 210 Member
    Bumping...

    32 members and growing strong! We've moved our conversation to a very active and supportive group for women over 40 who love lifting!

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/114430-defying-gravity
  • pearl12970
    pearl12970 Posts: 13 Member
    @modmom1 , I sent a request yesterday to join the group. Thank you for making this group!
  • modmom1
    modmom1 Posts: 210 Member
    Sorry about the delay, work kept me away from having any personal computer time :) I'll add you right now @pearl12970
  • Appalachia7
    Appalachia7 Posts: 28 Member
    I just sent a join request also.
  • Claire5520
    Claire5520 Posts: 113 Member
    Oh my goodness, I need this thread in my life. 40 years old, runner for 6 years, now doing triathlon and started to lift about 6 months ago and love what it's doing to my body. Trouble is now I can't focus, want to do everything and have so much less time now since I left my ex, have two daughters (8 and 10) to care for so far fewer opportunities to train, life feels too busy and I'm forever setting unrealistic goals I can't achieve (ironman??) then consoling myself by eating my body weight in chocolate
  • grapaj
    grapaj Posts: 136 Member
    Stumbled upon this on a search re: the Texas method :smile: 41yo lifting for a few years. Feel like I should have more to show for my 3-4day a week lifting life and need some inspiration/motivation to get a new program going.

    Off to check out the group.
  • shellyld2016
    shellyld2016 Posts: 288 Member
    Just started strong lifts too this last month. I'm 43 and love weightlifting. I feel so much better when I do it. I am just really getting started again after not lifting regularly for years. I am already increasing weight lifted and feeling stronger. Working on losing weight and building muscle.
  • lkpducky
    lkpducky Posts: 17,640 Member
    I just turned 51 last week. I'm getting started again after nearly a year of adhesive capsulitis in the right shoulder. I hate to think of how much muscle I must have lost. It's just great to be able to lift again, I've gotten about 90% of the mobility back but have lost a good bit of strength.
    I sent a request to join the group.
  • leajas1
    leajas1 Posts: 823 Member
    Thanks so much for keeping this thread bumped - I'm sending a request!
  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,069 Member
    I don't think @modmom1 has been active on the site in a while, so she might not be getting the requests and I don't think there is anyone else to approve it. :( The group has been pretty quiet since she went away.
  • leajas1
    leajas1 Posts: 823 Member
    Sad ;(
  • shellyld2016
    shellyld2016 Posts: 288 Member
    If I knew how I would start one. Need to figure it out. If any of you start one please look me up! Love to join and keep up with what is working for everyone.
  • shellyld2016
    shellyld2016 Posts: 288 Member
    How much protein do you all eat daily or what are your macros set at?
  • Sumiblue
    Sumiblue Posts: 1,597 Member
    My macros are 40/30/30 (40% carbs). I try to make sure I get at least 100g protein/day.
  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,069 Member
    When I was cutting I was at 40P/20F/40C. Then I moved to a 40/30/30 ration like Sumiblue. Now, I just make sure I eat enough protein and let the rest fall where they may. Probably why I've gotten a little fluffy lately. :smiley:
  • shellyld2016
    shellyld2016 Posts: 288 Member
    Thanks! I am going to up my protein and see how that works for me. I've been losing weight, but want to build muscle too. Just want to find the right balance.
  • shellyld2016
    shellyld2016 Posts: 288 Member
    I had just switched to 45 protein 40 carb and 15 fat. Maybe I need to do 40-40-20?
  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,069 Member
    I would think that 15% fat would be very difficult to hit. Even 20% takes a ton of planning.
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