Females only - lifting/weight training results?

TenaciousGymKitten wrote: »

Keladelphia wrote: »

I may have posted some photos in this thread in the past but I'm just finishing up this years cut with 2kg to go. The first pic was about 20 pounds down from my heaviest (235 maybe 215 here) and there were a couple of bulk and cut cycles between the second and middle picture. I weigh about the same in both middle and right pics (140-143lbs). I lifted from day one of losing the weight.

@Keladelphia
Hey lady, how long did it take you from 1st pic to the last pic? I'm trying to be patient and I see a lot of progress but its taking some time for sure.

Ugh it's so hard to be patient. It took three years from the first to the last pic. One year from pic 1 to 2 and two years from pic 2 to 3.

rokos2 wrote: »

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.

Oh Wow, you look awesome!!
I feel I can relate to your stats etc so you are my inspiration.

I originally started MFP a few years ago weighing 219lbs. I am now 196lbs and have been for around 3 years now, dropping and gaining 2-4lbs here and there but mainly maintaining.

I do a hell of a lot of cardio and eat smart the majority of the time but obviously have been partying a little to much to actually continue losing any more weight. I just love enjoying life and feel that I'm to the type of person to either gym OR party but I decided something needs to change.

I spoke with an instructor who is totally ripped but also eats what he wants and I am now on week 3 of
a programme he created for me with compound lifts. This mean the big bad 'Men' room' at the gym Anyway I bit the bullet, went in! So glad I did, why do they get to have all the fun!

So far I don't see too many changes, which I knew I wouldn't but I feel great and my body definitely feels different, perhaps like it's actually worked out!

Anyway I have taken before pictures when I started as advised by my instructor so will see how things so in the next couple of weeks. Fingers crossed.

Sorry for the bore but this thread just seems right up my street and has helped me focus more on what I want

Hey Guys

Not sure if this thread is still running but I just wanted to post my progression pics from my compound lift programme. I think I see a change but is it normal for it to be such a small change for 4 weeks?

I understand I need to be lifting for a while before I see major changes AND I need to rein in my weekends a little!!

TLB86 wrote: »

Hey Guys

I think I see a change but is it normal for it to be such a small change for 4 weeks?

You're doing great. The changes come much slower than Google would have you believe! I remember seeing all these "12 week transformations" and feeling like a failure. I found this blog that lays out what to expect for results and it really helped me set my expectations:
https://shareitfitness.wordpress.com/2013/01/04/how-long-to-see-results-and-weight-loss/

Also, here is my four week progress pic.

As you can tell from the bags under my eyes, it was a rough week lol.
Slowly making progress.

I'm in pink shorts.
First time I have had any sign of arm muscle.
I'm training for fight so more pics to come closer to the time.

Christiansan3148 wrote: »

Heather4448 wrote: »

Well... deep breath... Imma need a big hug after posting these

Here is my big hug to you. Great results. Btw you might want to look into this: while doing your cardio put some hot cream on your stomach and wrap it up with plastic wrap. The reason why our stomachs or for other girls hips are the bad parts is beacuse they have very bad blood circulation. Thats why if you touch it is always cold like an iceberg. But when warmed up the circulation gets better and our blood starting to use stored fat from this areas. Try it out.

Don't do this. So much woo. @Heather4448 Keep doing what you're doing! It's working!

Hamsibian wrote: »

Hamsibian wrote: »

I lifted in the past until I got really sick and lost all my muscle. I started back Again, and here are my progress photos from May 14 to today.

Sharing 6 month transformation update!

Oh, well done, I can really see the gains you have made.

, h.

There is a 10-12 lb difference in my photos. I did not intend to gain that weight but Summer parties & holidays, vacation got the better of me. I looked a bit fluffier after Summer because I wasn’t able to workout for the entire month of August. In Fall, I started back with a 3 day lifting program. I like how I look with the extra weight. It was nice having visible abs last Summer but I like having my bust back, more. Point is, lifting makes weight gain look better, IMO.