The difference weight lifting makes....

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  • SeaStar
    SeaStar Posts: 113
    Another great post! Love seeing the great examples- worth a million words :)

    I wish MFP would implement a body fat ticker instead of weight- or even 'inches lost'.
    Inches would be good, but chasing after body fat % numbers is not very productive, in my opinion(given the inherent lack of accuracy and the fact that the bottom line is how you really look).

    I think body fat is a good thing to go after as long as you can get it measured by a professional with calipers and not just the handheld machine (those machines are always lower in my experience and give false hope) It's good to know that the weight you're losing is fat vs. muscle so you know you're on the right path to looking toned while leaning out. You're absolutely right though, in the end it's how you look and feel about yourself :)
  • Whodatgirl77
    Whodatgirl77 Posts: 238 Member
    Great post!
  • OneBryteSmile
    OneBryteSmile Posts: 808 Member
    THANK YOU for posting this! I really needed this reminder. Sometimes when I see my pals posting weight loss I get a little sad that I have not been able to do the same since I started weight training. It's tough sometimes not to see the progress reflected on the scale but I surely see it in the mirror and I'm loving the changes lifting heavier weights is doing for my body so I'm going to stick with it.
  • kimr41
    kimr41 Posts: 219 Member
    So I stole this collection of pictures from tangal88 (she posted them in another thread). I think it's an awesome collection. None of these are me, but my pictures are in my profile.



    5 lbs heavier in after pic, but tighter and leaner
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    Not same girl, but cute example
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    Same weight, after was when she started lifting heavy
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    Different girls but both size 4
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    Same girl, before and after lifting heavy weights, she lost 5 lbs
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    Stacy, read her story here: She is 14 lbs heavier in after
    http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/
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    10 lbs heavier in after
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    10 lbs heavier in after
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    Different girl, but both size 2
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    So who is the girl in the black bikini? I want to know what she did to get her *kitten* to look like that!
  • awidener86
    awidener86 Posts: 247 Member
    This is good inspiration! Makes me want to start lifting now.
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    So that top picture was that big a result in basically a month? Or was that a year & a month?
  • heatheralia
    heatheralia Posts: 79 Member
    bump!
  • OneBryteSmile
    OneBryteSmile Posts: 808 Member
    Great thread!! If you diet and do not implement some type of weight training program about 22% of your total weight loss will be from lean muscle!! Most people who diet but dont lift are not happy with their body even after reaching their goal and even going below their goal weight. Im just reaching my desired goal after cutting 74lbs in the past year and if I didnt lift at the same time as cutting I wouldnt look anywhere close to this and im 42!
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    You look fantastic!
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    For those looking to get into lifting I'd recommend the following

    New Rules of Weight Lifting for Women
    Starting Strength
    Strong Lifts 5x5
  • flong1975
    flong1975 Posts: 56
    Thanks for posting! I just started lifting because I am not seeing any change in the scale and only little changes in my body. Seeing this is the motivation I need to keep going!
  • Ccallahan01
    Ccallahan01 Posts: 4
    Thank you so much for posting this. I have been working out for 3 weeks and although the number on the scale is barely moving, I have noticed my clothes don't fit as snug and even in the mirror by body is looking smaller. I take two 1 hour body sculpting in addition to 2 muscle toning/cardio classes per week. These picts really make me feel better about myself and what I am starting to see as an accomplishment.
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    I started Feb. 2, and though I don't think the changes would be that noticeable in pics, stuff is starting to change. I really enjoy the lifting.
  • YukonJoy
    YukonJoy Posts: 1,279 Member
    Why is #3 wearing boys underwear? :indifferent:
  • Frumpy2Fit
    Frumpy2Fit Posts: 137 Member
    bump
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    So who is the girl in the black bikini? I want to know what she did to get her *kitten* to look like that!
    If I had to guess I'd say deep squats, deadlifts and maybe lunges.
  • EpiGaiaRepens
    EpiGaiaRepens Posts: 824 Member
    thanks for posting! I've been slowly putting on weight as I'm lifting. I *know* it's ok, but you know...sometimes..it's still hard when you see the numbers going up.

    Thanks!!!!

    ps. my bum looks so much better thanks to Squats!
  • iqnas
    iqnas Posts: 445 Member
    Awesome!
  • JDMPWR
    JDMPWR Posts: 1,863 Member
    Another great post! Love seeing the great examples- worth a million words :)

    I wish MFP would implement a body fat ticker instead of weight- or even 'inches lost'.
    Inches would be good, but chasing after body fat % numbers is not very productive, in my opinion(given the inherent lack of accuracy and the fact that the bottom line is how you really look).

    How about a Ticker for when you have hit your goal weight and are trying to put on mass? Now that would be nice!
  • Mandakat17
    Mandakat17 Posts: 105
    bump
  • NaturalinCO
    NaturalinCO Posts: 164 Member
    I needed this today for sure! Thanks for posting!
  • LoveLiveLift
    LoveLiveLift Posts: 459 Member
    This is an awesome post! Love it! Don't be afraid to lift heavy.

    And OP, I've seen your thread. You look awesome. I think your pics deserve to be up here also.
  • FainJ
    FainJ Posts: 25
    bump
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Another great post! Love seeing the great examples- worth a million words :)

    I wish MFP would implement a body fat ticker instead of weight- or even 'inches lost'.
    Inches would be good, but chasing after body fat % numbers is not very productive, in my opinion(given the inherent lack of accuracy and the fact that the bottom line is how you really look).

    How about a Ticker for when you have hit your goal weight and are trying to put on mass? Now that would be nice!

    This suggestion has been posted, and Steven said they are working on it (not sure why it's hard, I don't know much about codes but really...)
  • kantone999
    kantone999 Posts: 174
    GREAT explanation!
  • missfancy1980
    missfancy1980 Posts: 326
    I don't get the whole women with muscles thing.. sorry, it turns me right off :-/ Shapely is lovely but muscles are just not womanly. That tight round butt i would kill for, but can you get that without the rest following?
  • TiffaniBarrett
    TiffaniBarrett Posts: 369 Member
    thats amazing!!
  • helpmelose2011
    helpmelose2011 Posts: 125 Member
    Love this! !
  • GymAnJuice
    GymAnJuice Posts: 512 Member
    oh my gosh, so gonna start lifting weights, so want one of those butts! lol
  • helpmelose2011
    helpmelose2011 Posts: 125 Member
    oh my gosh, so gonna start lifting weights, so want one of those butts! lol


    agreed!!!
  • teagin2002
    teagin2002 Posts: 1,900 Member
    Awesome examples!! ty for sharing :)

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