Before & After: Weight Lifting Edition
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My weight loss journey started in 2014 at the age of 55. I went from obese to "shredded" and it took me 2 years to lose over 50 lbs. When I weighed 113 lbs. my body fat was about 17% and this is when I started powerlifting. At this point I started to lose a lot of strength so I started working with a diet coach, who is also my powerlifting coach. I started bulking in November, hence the increased weight (and loss of muscle definition) in the 2 photos on the right. I'm stronger than ever now and just qualified to lift in the Women's World's this fall for one of the federations I lift in.
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I don't really have any good before shots, left was about a month postpartum after my first (Nov 2014).
The rest are 18 months later (cut, bulk, cut.. took a while). Lifting 3-4x per week, yoga, some cardio, flexible dieting.
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Incredible, all of you !1
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Here are mine 194 to 160 and my goal weight is 140, It has taken about 2 years. It has been an extremely slow process for me! But I never gave up13
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Here is my contribution. I don't really have many before photo's as I was extremely camera shy until recently. I have been lifting weights for around 4 years, sometimes being disciplined and up to 4 times a week to sometimes barely any lifting depending what was going on with my life but have never stopped. I have gone from a size 14 (Aus) to size 8-10. More importantly I have gone from someone who hated any form of exercise to someone that is excited to try new things that challenge my body.
My current routine is lifting x3 per week, pilates & yoga x 3 per week and aerial hammock or aerial hoop x3 times a week. Being strong is fantastic!
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I recently posted these in another thread. Mine's not a weight loss, but muscle gained. I've been doing crossfit for 3 years, which I know isn't traditional "weightlifting" but sure involves a lot of lifting of weights.
"Skinny fat" on the right from a few years ago before I started.
That shirt, tho...5 -
You guys are having such AMAZING results!!!! This is awesome, and keep them coming!2
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I have no after. Constantly changing goals. Here is a few different looks starting with pre-lifting days on top left.
I bulked and never cut so I'm fluffier now more like this second pic.
And though I'm heavy sometimes I have leaner days right after my period and look more like the third at 5'4" and 144
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I recently posted these in another thread. Mine's not a weight loss, but muscle gained. I've been doing crossfit for 3 years, which I know isn't traditional "weightlifting" but sure involves a lot of lifting of weights.
"Skinny fat" on the right from a few years ago before I started.
That shirt, tho...
Gah. Quintessential crossfit shirt. I did not purchase that for myself. *where's the face palm smiley*0 -
Mine aren't as impressive as others but it's a work in progress. Five months of lifting.
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Yes, impressive! 5 months that is a lifestyle change!1
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@Laviegurl25 those results are awesome! That's exactly what I'm hoping to see; my midsection is the worst and the last place I lose. Are you solely lifting?
I started SL 5x5 in March, but would end up doing more like twice a week instead of the three they recommended. So April is the first month I lifted consistently 3x per week. I haven't lost much weight, but stuff is fitting better. I finally took photos for a point of reference earlier this week...so I can only hope I see that type of reduction in my tummy in 4 months. Awesome job!1 -
motivatedsister wrote: »@Laviegurl25 those results are awesome! That's exactly what I'm hoping to see; my midsection is the worst and the last place I lose. Are you solely lifting?
I started SL 5x5 in March, but would end up doing more like twice a week instead of the three they recommended. So April is the first month I lifted consistently 3x per week. I haven't lost much weight, but stuff is fitting better. I finally took photos for a point of reference earlier this week...so I can only hope I see that type of reduction in my tummy in 4 months. Awesome job!
I do a cardio warm up then 30 minute weights on arms one day, shoulder, chest and back another and legs another with a cardio day involved as well. I am at the gym 5-6x a week during my lunch hour.
I haven't lost weight. Maybe so far 7lbs in those 5 months
If you stick to it you will definitely see results! Always take pictures!! Haha2 -
@Laviegurl25. Impressive IMO is when one starts and sticks with a goal rather then sit around and dream or grip. Great results to you and the other posters who have shared.2
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Laviegurl25 wrote: »
I do a cardio warm up then 30 minute weights on arms one day, shoulder, chest and back another and legs another with a cardio day involved as well. I am at the gym 5-6x a week during my lunch hour.
I haven't lost weight. Maybe so far 7lbs in those 5 months
If you stick to it you will definitely see results! Always take pictures!! Haha
Wow only a 7 lb difference! That gives me hope....my scale isn't budging. I'm just down today finally and it's literally only 0.3 lbs. I'm in the gym 5-6 days a week as well, doing SL 3x with the rest being some form of cardio (boxing, dance class, and just started C25K).
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Three months of adding lifting to my routine. Had been exercising with lighter weights since January. I am relocated soon to a different country so I am working out at home to save money. Started at 180lbs, now 162lbs.
I do a routine of dumbbell front squats, hip thrusts and deadlifts 3-4x a week. Started using 60lb dumbbells, currently using 110lbs. I can lift more but I can't find anything heavier atm. Added short kettlebell and HIIT (sprints/pushups and so on) workouts every other day since mid April.
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You can check my before and after in the following thread -
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10511781/fat-to-fit-6-packs-just-2-inspire/p14 -
I started weight lifting 10 weeks ago. I have been a runner for two years and started doing it as a cross training thing in addition to the running.
I should have started lifting a long time ago! I just got my final assessment by the trainer I hired to teach me. I dropped from 38% body fat to 34% body fat in 10 weeks.3 -
Amazing results! I have been doing a combination of a little cardio (tread,eliptical, bike, row) pretty much what we want to try that day. My goal is to build some cardio endurance but build some strength and keep muscle tone while losing fat but I don't think I will have the dedication or knowledge to do these heavy intense lifts. Is it ok to stick with my routine of some cardio, and then I do 2 sets of 12 at a weight that makes it tough to finish. We do a combination of machines and dumbels not quite ready to go over to where the big kids are haha. Thanks in advance! Keep on crushing it everyone!0
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