Why should I lift weights? Pics

JoyCurl · December 2011

Great job!

Classalete · December 2011

;D

getfitnfab · December 2011

How inspiring!

SummerFun2011 · January 2012

I have to come back to this! Thank you for getting me to start weight training. I am not very strong, but I am scared to be skinny fat:sick: :sick: I want to be lean and tone so girls dont weight until later start niw

tabithajoyy · January 2012

This is awesome! I want my arms to look that way once im to my goal!

bahacca · January 2012

I'm curious what your start weights were. I started weight training a few weeks ago, though I did a LOT in high school and college. I'm starting with 50 lb squat, and that is heavy for ME! The way I see it, you gotta start somewhere and at least I'm on the Smith squatting while the girls on the treadmill are getting skinny fat! I also asked someone to check my form on the deadlift yesterday. Only had 40 lbs, but wanted to make sure my form was right first before going heavier. Tomorrow I'll try 60lbs on those.
I cannot wait until I can post my before and afters to show how great weight lifting can be for women. Thanks for the encouraging post.

Smuterella · January 2012

bumping for later - thanks!

provence9 · January 2012

Thanks for the motivation. I have a tendency to focus on cardio. I know that needs to change.

BeautyFromPain · January 2012

You're amazing and inspirational (:

kaydensmom12 · January 2012

GREAT WORK! You look amazing!

peacelily0507 · January 2012

OK - so I have a question for you. I'm not afraid of lifting weights - did a ton in high school, but where do you get your program? In high school, the teacher had a program that we followed. Do you have a personal trainer, make your own, or what??

I have my own :] Personal trainers are expensive and with a little research it can all be found on the internet :]

great job...what is your lifting "heavy" what if you can't get to a gym? any suggestions on what can be done at home?

Dustin_02 · January 2012

Job well done!! Looking great

myboysmomx2 · January 2012

You ROCK and you look amazing! Way to go...keep up the good work and thanks for inspiring so many! APPLAUSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tmarie2715 · January 2012

This is why! When you picture yourself you your goal weight, what do you look like? I picture myself tone and lean. Lifting is what gets you that look! Huge calorie deficit and strictly cardio and I would have lost more muscle and stayed "skinny fat" Here is a little update on my muscles! I lift HEAVY and I am not bulky.

Don't wait to "tone"!! Start now and look better at your goal weight :]

134 lbs:

123 lbs:

only 10 pound difference. Scale weight is not important! What is important is that it looks like i lost more and couldn't be happier!

Don't wait to lift... do it as soon as possible!

ETA: Okay colombian here it is: xD

for an added note:Don't be afraid of free weights! They are your friend. Compound lifts rock :]
Get those squats and deadlifts in! You will have amazing results. I promise you :]

You are so pretty! Thanks for validating women lifting, although I am a little scared of free weights...

summalovaable · January 2012

love this so much!

bloodguilt · January 2012

Nice DL. Keep it up!

Nopedotjpeg · January 2012

This needs to be required reading.

phee · January 2012

Wow! You look terrific! Thank you for this post - it was just what i needed . I am actually very big but I am starting out today on a proper weight training program. I have been kinda wondering if I am too big for that and thinking maybe I should be just focusing on cardio until i get down to a healthier weight and then focus on toning up etc. But my instincts were telling me I should be lifting! I officially started my program last week but i only did squats and crunches etc, just some basic stuff to get me started. This week I am going to get going on the home gym. Do you have any tips? Should i start off with the heaviest weight I can comfortably manage or just start low? Thanks again for the inspiration. Awesome job!

Jo

nz_deevaa · January 2012

I was worried about this when I started at the gym - my trainer was involving weights as much as cardio if not slightly more and I was worried I'd look like the hulk!! I have to say though I have a lot more definaition and my measurements have changed drastically - just need to keep losing the fat and I'll have nice muscles underneath this lot I'm sure!!

Well done Sunshine, I'm really impressed - I weigh 2 of you and your so much stronger!! I'm at 50Kg deadlift, 40Kg bench press, 36Kg fly and 65Kg leg extensions - I'm yet to try the squats :-)

You are going to be so pleased the more results you get! Your numbers are great I can only bench about 90-95 pounds at the moment xD all the strength is in my legs :] Workin on it xD

Sunshine, I am also two of you. LOL.

I have a torn cartilage in my knee, so no squats for me at the moment. I have surgery to fix it at the end of Feb, so I've got a trainer and we are doing mainly work on my upper body.

I love the feeling when my trainer sets me up with a weight and then after two or three reps takes it off of me and hands me something much heavier.

I'm sure I'm going to have the best shoulders/arms/abs that any female who weighs more than 100kgs (220lbs) can.