Girls, show off your muscles!! (So tired of the muscle shaming...)

MsRuffBuffNStuff
MsRuffBuffNStuff Posts: 363 Member
edited November 13 in Motivation and Support
Even though we live in a time when we are supposedly "more accepting" of everything, it seems like muscles on girls is still fair game for criticism. I'm pretty sick of it. I for one am proud of my muscles and all the work I've put into them!! Just one piece of advice, remember to smile. I've got a bit of an angry face in that last one...lol

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  • 3bambi3
    3bambi3 Posts: 1,650 Member
    OP, check out this thread. I think you'll love it.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/977538/halp-heavy-lifting-made-me-supah-bulky/p1
  • MsRuffBuffNStuff
    MsRuffBuffNStuff Posts: 363 Member
    Z_I_L_L_A wrote: »
    Amen...Of course that's just my preference. Maybe the objections are coming from generations of programmed thinking or people who are not fit. Rock on I say. People who say oh she looks manly, I say no lil weeman you just look unfittingly. lol Maybe their jealous that you lift more. I love it myself.

    I'm so glad to hear this! Yeah, usually, the objections come from little boy-men. But I just wonder how it really affects them at all? If I was actually walking around with steroid Arnold arms, why the problem with it?
  • MsRuffBuffNStuff
    MsRuffBuffNStuff Posts: 363 Member
    audreymckinnon66 wrote: »
    Looking good. I want the muscle you have. Lost a lot of weight doing T25, now doing body beast as well to gain more muscle. You are proof if you keep at it you can do it. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Thank you!! I got really sick a few years back and lost a bunch of weight. That wasn't fun. I learned then that being "skinny" wasn't what I wanted. Now that I'm well,I'm just trying to get strong. Those T25 workouts are rough! I tried doing insanity but it was pretty rough on my joints. Congrats on getting through that!!
  • MsRuffBuffNStuff
    MsRuffBuffNStuff Posts: 363 Member
    Spook_Skywalker wrote: »
    No shame, show the GAINZ!


    Thanks for the support :smile: It means a lot. Of course, I'm learning that real men really don't have a problem with any of it
  • jessiferrrb
    jessiferrrb Posts: 1,758 Member
    i'm working on it!
  • musclegood_fatbad
    musclegood_fatbad Posts: 9,809 Member
    100% in favor of this.
  • aquablue_1111
    aquablue_1111 Posts: 40 Member
    Love this thread and the pix! You all look amazing. =)

  • bkbirge
    bkbirge Posts: 107 Member
    You ladies look great! Healthy and strong, there is no better fitness goal and no better definition of sexy. Way to go!
  • MsRuffBuffNStuff
    MsRuffBuffNStuff Posts: 363 Member
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    My profile pic:


    Can I share a video? My 300 lb deadlift! (Super freaking proud of this!)



    That's awesome!! Not strong for a girl, just strong :smiley:
  • MsRuffBuffNStuff
    MsRuffBuffNStuff Posts: 363 Member
    leajas1 wrote: »
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    Lookin' strong, ladies!!

    Erhmegerd the lat growth. Nice :smile:
  • MsRuffBuffNStuff
    MsRuffBuffNStuff Posts: 363 Member
    pbandwine wrote: »
    Happy Flex Friday!

    You're really fit. That's amazing. I really need to work on lower body strength...but squats make me feel nauseated still.
  • MsRuffBuffNStuff
    MsRuffBuffNStuff Posts: 363 Member
    bellaa_x0 wrote: »
    love this thread - too many people criticizing women for having muscle, men and women alike! i don't criticize them for their lack of muscle, why criticize me for enjoying fitness and looking a certain way?

    Glad you like it :smiley: I like it too!! I've just been bombarded with the negativity lately and needed some positive muscle / gainz conversation

  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    AprilCoe wrote: »
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    My profile pic:


    Can I share a video? My 300 lb deadlift! (Super freaking proud of this!)



    That's awesome!! Not strong for a girl, just strong :smiley:

    Exactly! B)
  • MsRuffBuffNStuff
    MsRuffBuffNStuff Posts: 363 Member
    leajas1 wrote: »
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    I'm not sure why my other image didn't post, but this is one I'm most proud of-I never thought I could have arms like this. It's really nice to find more sisters here!

    Those arms...the veins...beautiful lady!! You've done so well, and stayed lean in the process! Not easy...
  • leajas1
    leajas1 Posts: 823 Member
    AprilCoe wrote: »
    leajas1 wrote: »
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    I'm not sure why my other image didn't post, but this is one I'm most proud of-I never thought I could have arms like this. It's really nice to find more sisters here!

    Those arms...the veins...beautiful lady!! You've done so well, and stayed lean in the process! Not easy...

    Thank you - it was a two-year process and I just started my first bulk - hoping to build up that side arm profile you've got going!!
  • kekeke123
    kekeke123 Posts: 19 Member
    Yes girls!! Hopefully I can look like that one day!! Keep slaying
  • leajas1
    leajas1 Posts: 823 Member
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    My profile pic:
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    Can I share a video? My 300 lb deadlift! (Super freaking proud of this!)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=107cI3DqHas


    Whoa! Amazing!
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