Women over 40 and already lifting? Let's build a supportive community!
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Bumping this up because our group of amazing women is growing strong! The link is in the comment above ^^0
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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-gravity1 -
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Thank you @KetoneKaren
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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.1
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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?1
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@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 up1 -
Please come over and join us! Here is the group link
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/114430-defying-gravity
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Thank you for the info @modmom1, I sent a request to join the group today.0
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Yay!! I'll get you guys added right now0
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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-gravity0 -
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-gravity0 -
@modmom1 , I sent a request yesterday to join the group. Thank you for making this group!0
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Sorry about the delay, work kept me away from having any personal computer time
I'll add you right now @pearl12970 0 -
I just sent a join request also.0
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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 chocolate0
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Stumbled upon this on a search re: the Texas method 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.0 -
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.1
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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.2 -
Thanks so much for keeping this thread bumped - I'm sending a request!2
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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. 0 -
Sad ;(0
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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.1
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How much protein do you all eat daily or what are your macros set at?0
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My macros are 40/30/30 (40% carbs). I try to make sure I get at least 100g protein/day.1
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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.
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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.0
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I had just switched to 45 protein 40 carb and 15 fat. Maybe I need to do 40-40-20?0
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I would think that 15% fat would be very difficult to hit. Even 20% takes a ton of planning.0
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