HALP! Heavy Lifting Made Me SUPAH Bulky!!!

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  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    Thanks guys :)
  • merflan
    merflan Posts: 216 Member
    What meet did you do? I recently did an in-house friendly meet, and am thinking of registering for an Elite meet that's in August in Toronto, but I'm terrified of doing a "real" meet!
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    middlehaitch wrote: »
    Ooh @quiksylver296 you could do 3 of me and my cat! >:)
    Just out of curiosity what are your other lifts like?

    Cheers, h.

    The most I've ever benched is 160 lbs, but I only got 145 in my meet last month. Squats, with proper form, 200 lbs. Pre-trainer, with bad form, 280 lbs. :p
  • quiksylver296
    quiksylver296 Posts: 28,439 Member
    edited April 2017
    merflan wrote: »
    What meet did you do? I recently did an in-house friendly meet, and am thinking of registering for an Elite meet that's in August in Toronto, but I'm terrified of doing a "real" meet!
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    middlehaitch wrote: »
    Ooh @quiksylver296 you could do 3 of me and my cat! >:)
    Just out of curiosity what are your other lifts like?

    Cheers, h.

    The most I've ever benched is 160 lbs, but I only got 145 in my meet last month. Squats, with proper form, 200 lbs. Pre-trainer, with bad form, 280 lbs. :p

    It was a USAPL local meet. I live in Idaho, USA.
  • sunflowerhippi
    sunflowerhippi Posts: 1,099 Member
    bbell1985 wrote: »
    jasperdog52554 wrote: »
    bbell1985 wrote: »
    Bulk city


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    Ok, it is officially killing me. Did you have a different profile at one time? I never get tired of seeing your success, but swear I saw your pics under a different name at one point. Am I just crazy?

    much <3

    Yeah I was arditarose :) I needed a new account and no friends for a little while. I bulked and struggled cutting weight and was in a really bad place. So now I'm at my bulking weight. Still never officially lost :) I suck at deficits now.

    <3 I am having that same issue. Gained 10-12lbs on a bulk. Lost 5lbs of it and now am just like la de da sucking at cutting.

    I can do it, I know I can but also was tested last time at 16% or so fat at my goal weight pre bulk so know these last 5lbs of fat are not easy.
  • jasperdog52554
    jasperdog52554 Posts: 115 Member
    annaskiski wrote: »
    :#
    bbell1985 wrote: »
    jasperdog52554 wrote: »
    bbell1985 wrote: »
    Bulk city


    8oavblzjdapb.jpg
    9dwfn7w84xn7.jpg

    Ok, it is officially killing me. Did you have a different profile at one time? I never get tired of seeing your success, but swear I saw your pics under a different name at one point. Am I just crazy?

    much <3

    Yeah I was arditarose :) I needed a new account and no friends for a little while. I bulked and struggled cutting weight and was in a really bad place. So now I'm at my bulking weight. Still never officially lost :) I suck at deficits now.

    I knew it was you, but didn't want to 'out' you :)

    We love you at any name. You've always been an inspiration, even when you struggle....

    (and BTW, you ALWAYS look fabulous)

    I never thought about that. I totally didn't mean to "out" anyone.
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    sunflowerhippi wrote: »
    bbell1985 wrote: »
    jasperdog52554 wrote: »
    bbell1985 wrote: »
    Bulk city


    8oavblzjdapb.jpg
    9dwfn7w84xn7.jpg

    Ok, it is officially killing me. Did you have a different profile at one time? I never get tired of seeing your success, but swear I saw your pics under a different name at one point. Am I just crazy?

    much <3

    Yeah I was arditarose :) I needed a new account and no friends for a little while. I bulked and struggled cutting weight and was in a really bad place. So now I'm at my bulking weight. Still never officially lost :) I suck at deficits now.

    <3 I am having that same issue. Gained 10-12lbs on a bulk. Lost 5lbs of it and now am just like la de da sucking at cutting.

    I can do it, I know I can but also was tested last time at 16% or so fat at my goal weight pre bulk so know these last 5lbs of fat are not easy.

    Yeah. It's so hard. I do NOT have that willpower on the weekend that I had when I was fat. I want a drink and I want ramen and burgers.
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    jasperdog52554 wrote: »
    annaskiski wrote: »
    :#
    bbell1985 wrote: »
    jasperdog52554 wrote: »
    bbell1985 wrote: »
    Bulk city


    8oavblzjdapb.jpg
    9dwfn7w84xn7.jpg

    Ok, it is officially killing me. Did you have a different profile at one time? I never get tired of seeing your success, but swear I saw your pics under a different name at one point. Am I just crazy?

    much <3

    Yeah I was arditarose :) I needed a new account and no friends for a little while. I bulked and struggled cutting weight and was in a really bad place. So now I'm at my bulking weight. Still never officially lost :) I suck at deficits now.

    I knew it was you, but didn't want to 'out' you :)

    We love you at any name. You've always been an inspiration, even when you struggle....

    (and BTW, you ALWAYS look fabulous)

    I never thought about that. I totally didn't mean to "out" anyone.

    It's fine. When I first came back my face wasn't in the pics. I am not anonymous anymore :)
  • Chele_Belle_
    Chele_Belle_ Posts: 65 Member
    Bumpity bump! Love this thread and all of you are so inspiring.
  • mustb60
    mustb60 Posts: 1,090 Member
    madisonamanda wrote: »
    I life heavy, 5-6 times a week. Dropped by body fat % by 10 percent and lost 50lbs. Very little to no cardio. Clean diet and weight training!hwlwhemsf7ds.png
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    Sexy as hell!! Awesome!!
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    bbell1985 wrote: »
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    Updated photo. Approximately 16 months apart. 187 lbs to 171 lbs. Heavy lifting and slight calorie deficit. Currently ~17% BF.

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    Yessssss. You are jacked. Next goal?

    350 lb deadlift - hopefully by the powerlifting meet I'm doing in August. Still cutting/recomping - not sure what my goal weight is at this point, but I'm not there yet.

    Wonderful.
  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,069 Member
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    bbell1985 wrote: »
    quiksylver296 wrote: »
    Updated photo. Approximately 16 months apart. 187 lbs to 171 lbs. Heavy lifting and slight calorie deficit. Currently ~17% BF.

    xe4gqkqh3xr0.jpg

    Yessssss. You are jacked. Next goal?

    350 lb deadlift - hopefully by the powerlifting meet I'm doing in August. Still cutting/recomping - not sure what my goal weight is at this point, but I'm not there yet.

    Nice to see an updated photo @quiksylver296. You look awesome! It looks like so much more than just a 16lb drop. Good luck at the meet!
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    @quiksylver296 fantastic transformation! You are doing a remarkable job!
  • tiffanylacourse
    tiffanylacourse Posts: 2,986 Member
    Mariekegetsfit wrote: »
    Weights are scary! ;)

    https://www.facebook.com/UNILADFitness/videos/1688350891464714/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED

    :lol::joy::lol::joy::lol::joy:
  • agbmom556
    agbmom556 Posts: 694 Member
    :D
  • ARoe9410
    ARoe9410 Posts: 97 Member
    Bump. This thread is amazing. You ladies are such an inspiration! I started SL 5x5 in Jan and I can't wait to post my own before and after pics!
  • k80flec
    k80flec Posts: 1,623 Member
    edited April 2017
    Mariekegetsfit wrote: »
    Weights are scary! ;)

    https://www.facebook.com/UNILADFitness/videos/1688350891464714/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED



    :lol::joy::lol::joy::lol::joy:

  • amyinthetardis1231
    amyinthetardis1231 Posts: 571 Member
    madisonamanda wrote: »
    I life heavy, 5-6 times a week. Dropped by body fat % by 10 percent and lost 50lbs. Very little to no cardio. Clean diet and weight training!hwlwhemsf7ds.png
    h9yq7prgpj14.png
    svhi1e9ac7ga.png
    ibjkpearq2al.png
    fvkomni9ib1s.png
    2x2qrk4pikx6.png


    Dang!
  • lynpcooper
    lynpcooper Posts: 44 Member
    So I have a question that I'm sure has probably been asked on this thread: which program should I use (Starting Strength vs nrolfw vs Strong Curves vs StrongLifts 5x5 vs Thinner, Leaner, Stronger, etc.) I am a beginner and have lots of weight to lose. I also am dealing with some low back pain, which is new. I will eat at a deficit for weight loss, but I also want to build muscle (if that is possible on a deficit). What do you guys think?
  • Maggieba
    Maggieba Posts: 47 Member
    lynpcooper wrote: »
    So I have a question that I'm sure has probably been asked on this thread: which program should I use (Starting Strength vs nrolfw vs Strong Curves vs StrongLifts 5x5 vs Thinner, Leaner, Stronger, etc.) I am a beginner and have lots of weight to lose. I also am dealing with some low back pain, which is new. I will eat at a deficit for weight loss, but I also want to build muscle (if that is possible on a deficit). What do you guys think?

    Those are all great programs. My local library had paper copies of many of them so I read up and picked what worked for me and the equipment I have access to. Most people will say you can't build appreciable muscle while eating at a deficit. There are some exceptions including those new to lifting that you'll see referenced as "noob gains." However those gains will generally taper off. One of the greatest advantages of lifting while losing weight, it will help minimize muscle loss. Many will also recommend you keep your protein intake high while eating at a deficit: 0.8 to 1g per pound LBM.

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