Women Who Lift
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I post my lifting workouts in my profile page.0
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aubreyjordan wrote: »I have gotten back into lifting after ~2 years off. I'm on my 4th week of Thinner, Leaner, Stronger (previously did a majority of New Rules of Lifting for Women). I would like to friend other women who lift, especially those who post/interact with posts regularly. I've been posting about my lifts and experiences, but none of my current MFP friends relate.
I enjoyed Mike Matthews podcast but found his calorie recommendations sooooo restrictive2 -
moogie_fit wrote: »aubreyjordan wrote: »I have gotten back into lifting after ~2 years off. I'm on my 4th week of Thinner, Leaner, Stronger (previously did a majority of New Rules of Lifting for Women). I would like to friend other women who lift, especially those who post/interact with posts regularly. I've been posting about my lifts and experiences, but none of my current MFP friends relate.
I enjoyed Mike Matthews podcast but found his calorie recommendations sooooo restrictive
I have tried his recommendations but couldn't sustain it. I switched to IIFYM Women and have had good results with Mike's workouts and my new macros.2 -
moogie_fit wrote: »aubreyjordan wrote: »I have gotten back into lifting after ~2 years off. I'm on my 4th week of Thinner, Leaner, Stronger (previously did a majority of New Rules of Lifting for Women). I would like to friend other women who lift, especially those who post/interact with posts regularly. I've been posting about my lifts and experiences, but none of my current MFP friends relate.
I enjoyed Mike Matthews podcast but found his calorie recommendations sooooo restrictive
I will agree that I think he’s a bit out of touch with reality on his diet program! I balance out my own macros with the standard 40/30/30 (carbs/protein/fat) plus guiding calories from a TDEE calculator and I’m trucking along nicely!3 -
I have tried his recommendations but couldn't sustain it. I switched to IIFYM Women and have had good results with Mike's workouts and my new macros.
What is IIFYM?
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I am new to this forum but would love to have some women that lift as a friend. I have been lifting with a trainer two days a week but still am not sure if I am doing what I need to reach my goal. I would really like to lean out.2
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I'm 48 and would love to have some female friends who lift. I have been lifting a long time but not really progressing properly until the last year. I used to prioritize long cardio sessions and just fit in whatever I had time for in the weight room (not much), but all my results have come since I prioritized lifting. I'll send some friend requests to those who offered/asked, but feel free to add me if you're interested. I log daily and am very active in posting/commenting with my friends here.2
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I do a bit of lifting but my gym will have an open weights area starting at the end of the month (it was previously only classes). I'm thinking of trying out strong curves or 5x5! Always keen for friends.1
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I am new to this forum but would love to have some women that lift as a friend. I have been lifting with a trainer two days a week but still am not sure if I am doing what I need to reach my goal. I would really like to lean out.
The only real way to lean out is to eat at a deficit. If you don't have much to lose I'd eat at a slight deficit and lift. Lifting gives you shape, losing weight helps the shape show.
Going from 120lbs to 115lbs has made a huge difference for me, I'm only 5'0" though.2 -
I'm so happy to have moved into the second stage of SC Advanced. I like the lower rep ranges with heavier weight. I'm sore again though2
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I lift heavy 5-6 x a week, I started about 7 years ago. I log my food every day, too.1
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How long do you think it should take to really see results? I mean visibly. I’m older, 49, and have been lifting 2x a week since Nov 2017 and now 3x a week since January of this year. My diet is pretty good. I eat healthy but maybe more than I should for my age, height, etc. I feel like my shape is changing, more broadness in the shoulders, nicer legs, but I’ve still got this layer of fat I can’t get rid of.
An acquaintance of mine who is an ex personal trainer and cross fitter told me it takes about 3 years to really see visible results. I guess I’m about halfway there with that timeframe but what do you all think? I think it may take longer for me because I’m older and am peri menopausal. I’m not giving up lifting. I love feeling strong and able. That was my goal when I started lifting again. I wanted to continue to be able to do all the things I wanted to do.
Eating "healthy" really does absolutely nothing if you are still eating too much. Sucks, but there's the facts. You can gain weight if you eat just broccoli and lean fish, if you're eating more calories than your body is burning. Use this site's food logging feature, accurately and consistently. Weigh your food on a digital scale, don't use measuring cups. You will definitely see changes faster than three years if you are logging honestly and consistently.11 -
AllOutof_Bubblegum wrote: »I lift heavy 5-6 x a week, I started about 7 years ago. I log my food every day, too.
Oh man your shoulders and arms are AH-MAZING!
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In case anyone was interested, I have been reading a few articles based on how our monthly cycle can affect training. Below is one of them. They all pretty much seem to say similar things. I have noticed that depending on where I am in my cycle can greatly impact how much I can lift. Bench press being the most noticeable for me.
https://coconutsandkettlebells.com/training-with-your-menstrual-cycle/5 -
55 years old and I've been lifting for about 4 or 5 years now. I have all the equipment in my basement so I work out at home, 7 days a week, as soon as I get up.
Because of subluxation in one shoulder (unrelated to lifting) I have to do modified OHP and bench. I've actually given up bench for several months but I may resume now that snow shovelling season is over.
I'm a hard gainer so between age and genetics I have to fight for every ounce of mass I build. But here's my old lady bicep
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I am new to lifting, have been a cardio queen most of my adult life. Do any of you post your workouts so that I can get ideas of what other women do in the gym?
Right now I spin about 5 days a week and try and lift 4-5 days too but I am just sort of winging it and doing an upper lower body split but not really sure what exercises are best.
Any advise and or routines would be much appreciated.
Thank you1 -
I am new to lifting, have been a cardio queen most of my adult life. Do any of you post your workouts so that I can get ideas of what other women do in the gym?
Right now I spin about 5 days a week and try and lift 4-5 days too but I am just sort of winging it and doing an upper lower body split but not really sure what exercises are best.
Any advise and or routines would be much appreciated.
Thank you
This link contains a list of lifting programs to get you started
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p13 -
I am new to lifting, have been a cardio queen most of my adult life. Do any of you post your workouts so that I can get ideas of what other women do in the gym?
Right now I spin about 5 days a week and try and lift 4-5 days too but I am just sort of winging it and doing an upper lower body split but not really sure what exercises are best.
Any advise and or routines would be much appreciated.
Thank you
This link contains a list of lifting programs to get you started
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
Thank you!!!0 -
55 years old and I've been lifting for about 4 or 5 years now. I have all the equipment in my basement so I work out at home, 7 days a week, as soon as I get up.
Because of subluxation in one shoulder (unrelated to lifting) I have to do modified OHP and bench. I've actually given up bench for several months but I may resume now that snow shovelling season is over.
I'm a hard gainer so between age and genetics I have to fight for every ounce of mass I build. But here's my old lady bicep
Very nice!0
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