Moms that lift

Ibshealthfitnesswithashleys
Ibshealthfitnesswithashleys Posts: 60 Member
edited October 2016 in Fitness and Exercise
Moms that lift add me I'm going to be starting a new journey and looking for moms who lift not just their babies but weights
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  • Cahgetsfit
    Cahgetsfit Posts: 1,912 Member
    Sumiblue wrote: »
    I'm mom to a 5 yr old. Been lifting for 2 years. Love it!

    exactly the same as me!!! 5 yo plus 2 yrs lifting!
  • danizp77
    danizp77 Posts: 7 Member
    Hey!! I'm a mum from Australia. I lift heavy weights. Have been doing this for 3 years and I love it!!! I used to weight 110kg now I'm 78. I'm currently dieting to get down to 69. So all your support would be great! I have two children 5-9 boy- girl. And a very loving hard working but then couch tired hubby. So it's all on me to get this.
  • huango
    huango Posts: 1,007 Member
    I'm a lifting mom of 2:
    - 12yr boy
    - 10yr girl

    I have large "soccer" legs, am pear-shape, so I'm focusing on building up my upper body.
    -KB
    - trying to achieve a pull-up (did 3 of them 2years ago)
    - Trying to do handstands w/out the assistance of a wall

    Main goal is to reduce body fat.

    Amanda
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    Mom of two here.. I lift! Feel free to add :)
  • blwelch1
    blwelch1 Posts: 81 Member
    I have read so much on these post about lifting. How do you decide what routine to do?
  • SmithsonianEmpress
    SmithsonianEmpress Posts: 1,163 Member
    Hi, proud mama of three here. I lift out can add me.
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    I'm a mum that lifts. 43yo son B)

    @blwelch1 here is a thread with links to the most popular programmes.
    Read through them and choose the one that fits your lifestyle best.
    Start light and learn form first.

    Remember heavy lifting is lifting what is heavy for you.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

    Cheers, h.
  • huango
    huango Posts: 1,007 Member
    sardelsa wrote: »
    Mom of two here.. I lift! :)

    I love your blogs.
    Thanks for all the info.
    You look amazing!
    Inspirational.

    Amanda
  • abiskeet
    abiskeet Posts: 36 Member
    Hola ladies. I'm mum to a 9 year old and 3 year old. I have only just started weights again. (I used to a couple of years ago)
  • MoveitlikeManda
    MoveitlikeManda Posts: 846 Member
    I am mum to an 8yo, a 7yo, a 4yo, a 3yo and an 11month old

    just starting to lift, any advice welcome, atm tho im a bit nervouse about lifting at the gym so only do cardio there and have some dumbells and 6kg kettle bell at home.
    and frankly have no idea what to do and so far have just done a kettlebell workout from youtube and googled dumbell work outs

    mmm think a lot of help may be needed lol
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    edited October 2016
    blwelch1 wrote: »
    I have read so much on these post about lifting. How do you decide what routine to do?

    Lurking, mostly. Seeing what the successful people here do and then researching until I found what was best for me. There's a level of trial and error involved (some programs weren't for me), but I'll never not lift. I'm only sorry I didn't start sooner.
  • serapel
    serapel Posts: 502 Member
    I'm a 45 year old mom with two kids. Been lifting for over 20 years. I lifted even when pregnant :)
  • serapel
    serapel Posts: 502 Member
    blwelch1 wrote: »
    I have read so much on these post about lifting. How do you decide what routine to do?

    everyone's body is unique, so what worked for me was hiring a PT to get me going. I hire a PT about every 3 or 4 years just to get me to that next level.
  • serapel
    serapel Posts: 502 Member
    mbaby86 wrote: »
    I am mum to an 8yo, a 7yo, a 4yo, a 3yo and an 11month old

    just starting to lift, any advice welcome, atm tho im a bit nervouse about lifting at the gym so only do cardio there and have some dumbells and 6kg kettle bell at home.
    and frankly have no idea what to do and so far have just done a kettlebell workout from youtube and googled dumbell work outs

    mmm think a lot of help may be needed lol

    Good for you! I really like Brittany Lesser's videos. She's friendly and fun.
  • BethAnnieT
    BethAnnieT Posts: 263 Member
    I am a mom and I just started back into Stronglifts after dealing with some injuries. Basically starting over, but that's ok. :)
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    huango wrote: »
    sardelsa wrote: »
    Mom of two here.. I lift! :)

    I love your blogs.
    Thanks for all the info.
    You look amazing!
    Inspirational.

    Amanda

    Thank you Amanda. That means a lot :)
  • MoveitlikeManda
    MoveitlikeManda Posts: 846 Member
    serapel wrote: »
    mbaby86 wrote: »
    I am mum to an 8yo, a 7yo, a 4yo, a 3yo and an 11month old

    just starting to lift, any advice welcome, atm tho im a bit nervouse about lifting at the gym so only do cardio there and have some dumbells and 6kg kettle bell at home.
    and frankly have no idea what to do and so far have just done a kettlebell workout from youtube and googled dumbell work outs

    mmm think a lot of help may be needed lol

    Good for you! I really like Brittany Lesser's videos. She's friendly and fun.

    thanks I will have a look x

  • lidiafernandezs
    lidiafernandezs Posts: 1 Member
    Mom of 3 I've been lifting for only 5 months and I've lost a ton of fat and gained some muscle. Doing mostly body pump and free weights and barre on other days. You ladies look awesome! I sometimes get a little discouraged because I want to gain more muscle then I am, any tips would be much appreciated! Thanks!
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    blwelch1 wrote: »
    I have read so much on these post about lifting. How do you decide what routine to do?

    I'm not entirely sure why I clicked on a thread regarding moms that lift. That said, take a look here: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1

    Take a look at those, see which one(s) seem to match your goal(s), see which of those use equipment you have access to (or tossing out the ones that use equipment you don't have access to might be easier), and try one. If you like it, keep doing it. If not, try another.
  • MoveitlikeManda
    MoveitlikeManda Posts: 846 Member
    hahaha I just got changed in to my gym stuff and the husband said are you going the gym?
    i said no going to do a kettlebell video off youtube to which he replied

    YOU SHOULD JUST DO IT NAKED

    erm Im not sure ANYONE even my husband needs to see that :D
  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,069 Member
    huango wrote: »
    I'm a lifting mom of 2:
    - 12yr boy
    - 10yr girl

    I have large "soccer" legs, am pear-shape, so I'm focusing on building up my upper body.
    -KB
    - trying to achieve a pull-up (did 3 of them 2years ago)
    - Trying to do handstands w/out the assistance of a wall

    Main goal is to reduce body fat.

    Amanda

    Lifting mom of 3 here. huango, your goals sound a lot like mine. I've gotten the pullup (will probably have to start over because I haven't really been able to train them lately due to Serratus Anterior injury), but I am STILL working on the handstand. I've been working on that for a long time.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    lidiafernandezs wrote: »
    Mom of 3 I've been lifting for only 5 months and I've lost a ton of fat and gained some muscle. Doing mostly body pump and free weights and barre on other days. You ladies look awesome! I sometimes get a little discouraged because I want to gain more muscle then I am, any tips would be much appreciated! Thanks!

    If you want to gain more muscle you will have to gain weight by eating at a surplus (this is what I am currently doing). If you don't want to do that, you can recomp although it will be slower (and muscle gains will be less noticeable). 5 months isn't a lot of time.. be patient and you will get there
  • sunflowerhippi
    sunflowerhippi Posts: 1,099 Member
    edited October 2016
    I am one. Also have an instagram I post in all the time more then on here. :)

    Lifted for almost 2 years pre pregnancy, took time off due to complications when pregnant and now back at it for almost 6 months again. Started above 36% body fat and now down under 20% and over 75lbs from my original start.

    Feel free to add.
  • serapel
    serapel Posts: 502 Member
    sardelsa wrote: »
    lidiafernandezs wrote: »
    Mom of 3 I've been lifting for only 5 months and I've lost a ton of fat and gained some muscle. Doing mostly body pump and free weights and barre on other days. You ladies look awesome! I sometimes get a little discouraged because I want to gain more muscle then I am, any tips would be much appreciated! Thanks!

    If you want to gain more muscle you will have to gain weight by eating at a surplus (this is what I am currently doing). If you don't want to do that, you can recomp although it will be slower (and muscle gains will be less noticeable). 5 months isn't a lot of time.. be patient and you will get there

    After 5 months, I have gone from pancake bum to a cute little perky bum. It's still too small, but the shape is there and I'm developing a curve in my lower spine.

    What am I doing?

    I'm now
    185 lbs on hip thrusts (barbell)
    130 lbs cable pull throughs
    Reverse back extensions holding 30 lbs
    2 20 lb dumbbells curtsey lunges
    20 lbs single leg hip thrusts
    50 lbs single leg deadlifts
    100 lbs dead lifts
    30 lbs cable single leg pull backs

    and I started with nothing and did progressive overload over 5 months. I only just started to notice real results about a month ago.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    That's great @serapel. Don't get me wrong, I didn't say you couldn't achieve results in 5 months... but she said she is getting discouraged. Just wanted to remind her that bodybuilding/fitness is not an overnight process is all
  • serapel
    serapel Posts: 502 Member
    oh and I should add that I'm doing single leg clams, monster walks, sumo walk and sitting clam with bands. Bret Contreras has some great videos on this
  • whatatime2befit
    whatatime2befit Posts: 625 Member
    I have 3 kids, and have been lifting for about 2 years. Feel free to add me.

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