So unladylike...

Saksgirl1
Saksgirl1 Posts: 248
edited September 30 in Success Stories
I have calluses on my hands from strength training... and I couldn't be happier!!!!

Just wanted to share!!!!

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  • Izable2011
    Izable2011 Posts: 755 Member
    That is so funny! I actually noticed the same thing about myself today. lol
  • c0untingsheep
    c0untingsheep Posts: 159 Member
    Embrace them :D
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    love it :) who says a lady doesn't have calluses?
  • lisateachawa
    lisateachawa Posts: 166 Member
    I wear gloves, but I still get red marks after a major lifting workout.
  • ESVABelle
    ESVABelle Posts: 1,264 Member
    <-- callused hands :-D
  • ActiveTami
    ActiveTami Posts: 33 Member
    Hey, it's the little things in life that motivate, right? Keep up the great work. Women lifters are awesome!
  • Artemis_Acorn
    Artemis_Acorn Posts: 836 Member
    <-- callused hands :-D

    Someone is being cheeky!
  • jamielise2
    jamielise2 Posts: 432 Member
    Love it!!
  • Saksgirl1
    Saksgirl1 Posts: 248
    <-- callused hands :-D

    Someone is being cheeky!

    LOL!!!
  • slp2112
    slp2112 Posts: 107
    I LOVE this post :) Whenever I use kettle bells I tend to get these big bruise marks on my wrists and I revel in those bruises so much. Glad it's not just me who likes stuff like this :)
  • yeabby
    yeabby Posts: 643 Member
    When I first started lifting, many moons ago, I was told that couldn't get gloves until I had earned my calluses. It was super exciting for me to go shopping for gloves when the calluses had formed.

    You've got your calluses! Now you too can invest in gloves. :)
  • LisaCFSF
    LisaCFSF Posts: 258 Member
    Battle scars rock! Callouses, bruises, blisters, and even skin tears from pull-ups=strength, determination, and motivation!!!
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    All good until they bleed. Happened to me for the first time doing mass pullups the other day. So I am the opposite and going to the feminine side and using a pumice stone to try and sort them out. :happy:
  • NikkisNewStart
    NikkisNewStart Posts: 1,075 Member
    Congrats... now it's time to get some gloves!
  • stephanielynn76
    stephanielynn76 Posts: 709 Member
    gloves girly!!! :)
  • rachmaree
    rachmaree Posts: 782 Member
    My husband told me a few weeks ago that I didn't ned gloves... last night when I showed him my callouses he agreed I could buy some gloves :)
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    go chalk. It's heaps better :) I have gloves as well but whatever you're holding slips straight to the end of your fingers anyway so you will lose grip quicker. And when chalked up, it doesn't hurt.
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
    ME TOO!!!
  • bklyngirl71
    bklyngirl71 Posts: 381 Member
    do u wear gloves. that might help u
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    Its gross but a good battle scar! I have a few that opened (awful BTW) because we did monkey bars in Crossfit! I felt like a kid again. And yeah, the gloves do not work for that!
  • gailosborne
    gailosborne Posts: 435
    I pick at mine, now thats unladylike :tongue:
  • Nikkiairforcewife
    Nikkiairforcewife Posts: 164 Member
    That's great! That means you're working hard!
  • chuisle
    chuisle Posts: 1,052 Member
    I bought what my BF calls my "wheel chair racer gloves"

    They're pink :)
  • Izable2011
    Izable2011 Posts: 755 Member
    I pick at mine, now thats unladylike :tongue:

    Yeah I tried that, but they keep coming back! Ewww.. lol
  • LisaCFSF
    LisaCFSF Posts: 258 Member
    Its gross but a good battle scar! I have a few that opened (awful BTW) because we did monkey bars in Crossfit! I felt like a kid again. And yeah, the gloves do not work for that!

    I CrossFit too! Great Battle Scars!
  • xjlishey1
    xjlishey1 Posts: 286
    I had them..get some gloves..they will go away. It's nice that you are happy about them but they make your hands rough..:happy:
  • Saksgirl1
    Saksgirl1 Posts: 248
    I know I should get some gloves, and I'm sure eventually I'll break down and buy some, but to be honest, I'm SUPER proud of these lil suckers!!!!
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