The difference weight lifting makes....

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  • skinnylove00
    skinnylove00 Posts: 662 Member
    oh my GOD~ *adds 50 pounds to all my weights~*
  • MrsZMartin
    MrsZMartin Posts: 165 Member
    LOVE*** Trying to focus on muscle mass right now, myself, and stuff like this makes it more appealing to stick with it!
  • jetscreaminagain
    jetscreaminagain Posts: 1,130 Member
    Here's about three years ago when I got married, my starting point last July when I thought I looked like I did when I got married, and last December, only 17 pounds down:

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    Haven't lost a pound since October, but this is my back, and my abs are starting to show in front:

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  • Jennical
    Jennical Posts: 219 Member
    Bump!
  • jetscreaminagain
    jetscreaminagain Posts: 1,130 Member
    how heavy do you have to lift to see good results like this?

    "heavy" means heavy for you. Doesn't matter how heavy for you compares with someone else. You just want to get to where you can do 6 to 8 reps of the exercise, but not much more. I feel happy when I fail at my last lift (safely, some exercises I don't risk failure because I don't want to risk injury). There were suggestions earlier of New Rules (which I'm using and agree with) and Stronglifts and the Nerdfitness body weight exercises. I am not familiar with those plans, but they are reputable sources and some great people on here say great things, which is good enough for me.
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    how heavy do you have to lift to see good results like this?

    "heavy" means heavy for you. Doesn't matter how heavy for you compares with someone else. You just want to get to where you can do 6 to 8 reps of the exercise, but not much more. I feel happy when I fail at my last lift (safely, some exercises I don't risk failure because I don't want to risk injury). There were suggestions earlier of New Rules (which I'm using and agree with) and Stronglifts and the Nerdfitness body weight exercises. I am not familiar with those plans, but they are reputable sources and some great people on here say great things, which is good enough for me.

    I was going to say the same thing :) Something you can lift for 6-8 reps, the last couple of reps a struggle but still maintaining good form.

    If you lift to failure, you will need a spotter for some exercises.
  • sullyboo
    sullyboo Posts: 256 Member
    I love posts like this !!! I'm kind of at goal weight and fairly happy with how I look. I do a lot of jillian michaels DVDs and have just added in slightly heavier weights for most of it (heavier for me at 6 kg dumbells). But I'm starting to think I need to add in some proper lifting to get my body looking how I really want it. Can anyone point me in the right direction ?? I have a bench and variety of weights in my shed that my brother has abandoned, but not sure where to start. The pics of the girls earlier look amazing and I do would like tighter abs.
  • janegalt37
    janegalt37 Posts: 270 Member
    I love posts like this !!! I'm kind of at goal weight and fairly happy with how I look. I do a lot of jillian michaels DVDs and have just added in slightly heavier weights for most of it (heavier for me at 6 kg dumbells). But I'm starting to think I need to add in some proper lifting to get my body looking how I really want it. Can anyone point me in the right direction ?? I have a bench and variety of weights in my shed that my brother has abandoned, but not sure where to start. The pics of the girls earlier look amazing and I do would like tighter abs.

    New Rules of Lifting for Women available on Amazon.
  • sullyboo
    sullyboo Posts: 256 Member
    Thanks janegalt I'll look for it now :)
  • FindingTotalHealth
    FindingTotalHealth Posts: 55
    I need to bookmark this. It is exactly what I needed to see.
  • iKapuniai
    iKapuniai Posts: 594 Member
    Those are a couple of the most amazing a$$es I've ever seen!! lol I WANT ONE!!
  • cathryn42dogs
    cathryn42dogs Posts: 15
    bump
  • HealthyHappy120
    HealthyHappy120 Posts: 262
    Bump
  • cathryn42dogs
    cathryn42dogs Posts: 15
    Wish my hubby looked like you!! Could I ask should I strength train right away or when I have lost weight?? Can I still loose weight and strength train? Also how often should you train and what cal should you eat after strength training does it work out that in the excercise section on here? Thanks Cathryn.
  • mlang1955
    mlang1955 Posts: 55 Member
    Thanks for posting! *bump*
  • DAM_Fine
    DAM_Fine Posts: 1,227 Member
    All right, you've convinced me! I'll find me some weights and not mind so much if I don't lose these last 5 pounds - if I can look anywhere close to some of those, I'll be over the moon!
  • porffor
    porffor Posts: 1,210 Member
    Fantastic post and total inspiration.
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
    Wish my hubby looked like you!! Could I ask should I strength train right away or when I have lost weight?? Can I still loose weight and strength train? Also how often should you train and what cal should you eat after strength training does it work out that in the excercise section on here? Thanks Cathryn.

    Yes, start straight away. When you lose weight without lifting you tend to lose muscle mass as well, strength training and adequate protein helps to maintain as much as possible :) You can definitely lose weight at the same time (I am right now!)

    A full body routine, 3 x a week is what many beginners start with. Also, look into programs such as "New rules of lifting for women", "starting strength" and "stronglifts 5x5". I've heard so many good things about all of them.

    There is a "strength training" option in the cardio section of the exercise tab.
  • BeckyNaturoMommy
    BeckyNaturoMommy Posts: 187 Member
    Well, ****! I don't have any weight machines and can't afford a gym membership, so what do I do?
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Well, ****! I don't have any weight machines and can't afford a gym membership, so what do I do?

    Push ups, squats, lunges. Then, try to find a cheap gym? I hear YMCA's are affordable. In Colorado there are a lot of public rec centers that charge about $5 a visit, less if you buy punch cards...
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    And ask any friends who might belong to a gym if they have guest passes and wouldn't mind if you tagged along once in a while.
  • Feathil
    Feathil Posts: 162 Member
    I know people were asking how big the weights were, but my question is, is it the bar weights like in gyms or dumbbells and other kinds of home equipment? I'm trying to figure out what weights to buy for home as I haven't started lifting yet and I have limited space here..
  • StrongandTender
    StrongandTender Posts: 44 Member
    I've really got to remember that! Thanks.
  • hsandall
    hsandall Posts: 106 Member
    bump!!!
  • coraliethomas
    coraliethomas Posts: 336 Member
    I booked earlier today to start my weight training tomorrow.. IM SOOO STOKED NOW!!
  • birdieintx
    birdieintx Posts: 298
    awesome thread!
  • BeckyNaturoMommy
    BeckyNaturoMommy Posts: 187 Member
    Well, ****! I don't have any weight machines and can't afford a gym membership, so what do I do?

    Push ups, squats, lunges. Then, try to find a cheap gym? I hear YMCA's are affordable. In Colorado there are a lot of public rec centers that charge about $5 a visit, less if you buy punch cards...

    The YMCA is 10 miles away. Certainly can't afford extra gas if I can't afford a gym membership. :/
  • Jenlwb
    Jenlwb Posts: 682 Member
    Well, ****! I don't have any weight machines and can't afford a gym membership, so what do I do?

    If you have a little money / or a birthday coming up, get the new rules of lifting book (no more than $15) and see if anyone's selling some weights cheap on ebay, or listed locally.

    If you are FLAT broke, see the following:
    So many options for improvising at home

    No weights? Use household items:
    http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/
    http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/17/advanced-body-weight-workout-warning-this-will-kick-your-*kitten*/
    http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2010/12/20/the-20-minute-hotel-workout/

    EDIT: you see weights can be done totally for free: there are no excuses, the only one stopping you is you. Go for it!
  • LollipopViolet
    LollipopViolet Posts: 121 Member
    So inspiring! I was planning to go to the gym tomorrow anyway, but now I'm planning a HEAVY, full body strength workout!

    Gonna have to start with the DB's though, as I'm too weak to even lift the bar (apart from the EZ Curl bar).
  • Em28wxm
    Em28wxm Posts: 50 Member
    Well, ****! I don't have any weight machines and can't afford a gym membership, so what do I do?

    If you have a little money / or a birthday coming up, get the new rules of lifting book (no more than $15) and see if anyone's selling some weights cheap on ebay, or listed locally.

    If you are FLAT broke, see the following:
    So many options for improvising at home

    No weights? Use household items:
    http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/
    http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/17/advanced-body-weight-workout-warning-this-will-kick-your-*kitten*/
    http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2010/12/20/the-20-minute-hotel-workout/

    EDIT: you see weights can be done totally for free: there are no excuses, the only one stopping you is you. Go for it!

    thanks for the links, ill defo be giving these a go! :)
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