Females only - lifting/weight training results?
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mom23mangos wrote: »What a fantastic transformation @Nikkimaxim! Especially for such a short timeframe. Love your curves!
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I'm 50 years old.
Three years ago I suffered a stroke. I got hooked on weight lifting during my rehabilitation, and have been lifting ever since.52 -
@Tattooedmom44, you look amazing! What a recovery. Your lats!1
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Sorry if this is super annoying. Lots of pictures coming. I'm 5'4" and lift mostly for strength, though I did do a bit of bodybuilding during the bulk.
The wonderful thing about weight training is that it really DOES transform your body, and if you pick a goal and train with specificity, you can achieve a look you desire. I've gone through different phases.
The first weight loss phase from 160ish to 133 is in the 4 side by sides below.
From there I decided I really wanted to gain muscle but was not lean enough, so I started to lose fat again. I dipped down to about 128 here. The beauty is, if I had wanted to stay there, that would have been an alright look as well. It was definitely my smallest.
Then I gained up to 142-144. I really liked the in between stage around 137 but here was the end result of the bulk. Obviously I gained fat. The next step was to cut again.
I had a successful cut to 137ish but couldn't hold it. I believe this is the 137 or 138.
Then I accidentally gained more weight. I'm at 148 in my profile pic and here. I'm not happy here, I'd like to be leaner. But seriously....the booty gains. Don't forget to hip thrust.
This was my favorite look. A lean day at 137 AFTER I cut from the first intended bulk.
I also like this look, which is a little heavier. Maybe around 140.
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Sorry if this is super annoying. Lots of pictures coming. I'm 5'4" and lift mostly for strength, though I did do a bit of bodybuilding during the bulk.
The wonderful thing about weight training is that it really DOES transform your body, and if you pick a goal and train with specificity, you can achieve a look you desire. I've gone through different phases.
The first weight loss phase from 160ish to 133 is in the 4 side by sides below.
From there I decided I really wanted to gain muscle but was not lean enough, so I started to lose fat again. I dipped down to about 128 here. The beauty is, if I had wanted to stay there, that would have been an alright look as well. It was definitely my smallest.
Then I gained up to 142-144. I really liked the in between stage around 137 but here was the end result of the bulk. Obviously I gained fat. The next step was to cut again.
I had a successful cut to 137ish but couldn't hold it. I believe this is the 137 or 138.
Then I accidentally gained more weight. I'm at 148 in my profile pic and here. I'm not happy here, I'd like to be leaner. But seriously....the booty gains. Don't forget to hip thrust.
This was my favorite look. A lean day at 137 AFTER I cut from the first intended bulk.
I also like this look, which is a little heavier. Maybe around 140.
Your pics always amaze me. :flowerforyou:
I'm right there with you on the accidental regain. Though I think you at 137 looks leaner than I do at 133.4 -
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Your pics always amaze me. :flowerforyou:
I'm right there with you on the accidental regain. Though I think you at 137 looks leaner than I do at 133. [/quote]
We started from different places girl. Your accomplishments inspire me
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In the gym training my upper body. Anything worth having is worth working for. Make your health a priority!!
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@Tattooedmom44 , looking good! Love your shirt0
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@Tattooedmom44 , looking good! Love your shirt
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@Tattoedmom44 and @Sumiblue You ladies are such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your progress. It helps me stay committed!3
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pandahead76 wrote: »@Tattoedmom44 and @Sumiblue You ladies are such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your progress. It helps me stay committed!
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I just looked at the last few pages and you ladies are amazing! I did some strength training the last couple of years and saw some major results summer 2015. Then I lost it all last winter due to a bad flare. Among other things, Losing that muscle and hard work was devastating. I am starting to lift again, and some of my weights are much lighter than before. You are inspiring me to keep going though! I want those arms back !9
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Wow! Amazing Job!!!0
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I've just restarted after a 12 month break to concentrate on my studies. I totally deloaded and started from the bar. So far so good. I can't wait to see results. You ladies are my gods.7
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pandahead76 wrote: »@Tattoedmom44 and @Sumiblue You ladies are such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your progress. It helps me stay committed!
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First pics are 2015:
The feb pic is my first day lifting
May 2016
July 2016:
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canadianlbs wrote: »
Hope is wonderful! In the scheme of things, Losing muscle want the worst thing that happened this year, But it did cause a few tears. I can't wait to get back on the wagon, and I will keep coming back to this thread for some inspiration
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Tattooedmom44 wrote: »Pec muscles starting to develop. Working hard towards my goal!!
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orange_hoodie wrote: »Tattooedmom44 wrote: »Pec muscles starting to develop. Working hard towards my goal!!
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Tattooedmom44 wrote: »
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That's a great goal! I hope you keep posting and sharing about your adventures!
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Nikkimaxim wrote: »
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starting weight is the pic with hubby at 217 lbs at 5 foot 6.5 inches. i am at 167 lbs now and have been for about 2-3 months. struggling to lose any more. i will be honest and say that i probably have not been tracking as closely as i need to but for the days when i assume i go over i make up for it the next day, exercise 6 days a week. what else can i change? i run 5-6 k in 30-40 minutes then do quick weights for another 30-40 minutes. i need a program or a trainer because its getting hard to stay motivated.35 -
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justsomerandomgirl you are totally inspirational.0
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