REAL MFP women, weight training Befores and Afters

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  • Tara1090
    Tara1090 Posts: 199 Member
    Amazing results everyone!!! Very inspirational!
  • Lisachicken
    Lisachicken Posts: 1
    Amazing work!
  • Cheri_Moves
    Cheri_Moves Posts: 625 Member
    This thread is AMAZING! BUMPIN'!

    I recently started NRofL4W although I've always incorporated some level of heavy lifting in my workouts. I cant wait to start seeing some great results!

    And ladies, you are all looking GREAT!!!
  • fzafar_64
    fzafar_64 Posts: 28 Member
    buuuump!! Just a quick question for all you beautful ladies, i have 20 lbs more to lose till my GW, should i start strength training then, or whenever? i'm doing 30DS at the mo..?
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    buuuump!! Just a quick question for all you beautful ladies, i have 20 lbs more to lose till my GW, should i start strength training then, or whenever? i'm doing 30DS at the mo..?

    Start... yesterday. :smile:

    I was already pretty much at my goal weight when I really started strength training. I wish I would have started sooner. It's really more about keeping the muscle you already have than building more muscle. And the more muscle you keep while you're losing weight, the greater the percentage of fat you're going to lose. Win win!
  • kori333
    kori333 Posts: 174 Member
    Love seeing these results! You all are amazing!
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    I posted my pictures in my blog if you want to check them out:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/usmcmp/view/progress-pictures-217-to-162-234525

    I did little to no cardio.
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    buuuump!! Just a quick question for all you beautful ladies, i have 20 lbs more to lose till my GW, should i start strength training then, or whenever? i'm doing 30DS at the mo..?

    Start... yesterday. :smile:

    I was already pretty much at my goal weight when I really started strength training. I wish I would have started sooner. It's really more about keeping the muscle you already have than building more muscle. And the more muscle you keep while you're losing weight, the greater the percentage of fat you're going to lose. Win win!

    Exactly. You can start 100+ pounds from your goal.
  • jennysmission
    jennysmission Posts: 391 Member
    I love lifting weights! I hate cardio! But I have no idea where to start? any help there? Or websites ?

    I know the New lifting program but I'm not sure Ill be able to do the gym!

    Thanks!

    Yall are fabulous!
  • jdp022
    jdp022 Posts: 11
    bump
  • sophsw
    sophsw Posts: 81 Member
    bump
  • judyarantall
    judyarantall Posts: 9
    Bump- for later. good luck to you all
  • alyssa92982
    alyssa92982 Posts: 1,093 Member
    nice thread-keep up all the great work girls !!!
  • amsparky
    amsparky Posts: 825 Member
    You all look amazing!!!

    I am currently in phase 1 of NRWL4W and am thinking I'm possibly doing 2 things "wrong" - I don't eat enough and I do too much cardo. Is that even possible? I do a few miles of interval runs on lift days and 4+ miles on run days.

    You are all an inspiration - cant wait to get my results!!
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    You all look amazing!!!

    I am currently in phase 1 of NRWL4W and am thinking I'm possibly doing 2 things "wrong" - I don't eat enough and I do too much cardo. Is that even possible? I do a few miles of interval runs on lift days and 4+ miles on run days.

    You are all an inspiration - cant wait to get my results!!
    Eat more!!!! Do cardio 2-3 time a week.
  • bunnylvr
    bunnylvr Posts: 78
    bump
  • Huffdogg
    Huffdogg Posts: 1,934 Member
    I love lifting weights! I hate cardio! But I have no idea where to start? any help there? Or websites ?

    I know the New lifting program but I'm not sure Ill be able to do the gym!

    Thanks!

    Yall are fabulous!

    If you ABSOLUTELY cannot get to a gym (why, by the way?), and don't have the money/space to set up a home gym (probably $500), you could always try the Convict Conditioning program or YAYOG (You Are Your Own Gym), which focus on bodyweight work.

    Heavy compound lifts are where it's at, though.
  • Behl9
    Behl9 Posts: 95 Member
    loving his thread and all the inspriration and education weaved into it! bump, bump, bump
  • Lifting_chick
    Lifting_chick Posts: 275 Member
    Before - 133 lbs - 23% body fat
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    After - 129 lbs - 17% body fat
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    Whew, girl, those ABS! Nice job!


    I just started lifting about a month ago, right now I am at 24% bf, I would love to know if yal are eating any certain way while lifting?? I have a hard time not eating a few sweets here and there
  • knikkiola
    knikkiola Posts: 47 Member
    Nice work everyone!!!

    I just started New rules of lifting for women yesterday can't wait to see my results!! just one question tho did you up your calories straight away?
  • Crazy4Healthy
    Crazy4Healthy Posts: 626 Member
    Bumping so I can look at these later and maybe post some day. :)
  • jennysmission
    jennysmission Posts: 391 Member
    I love lifting weights! I hate cardio! But I have no idea where to start? any help there? Or websites ?

    I know the New lifting program but I'm not sure Ill be able to do the gym!

    Thanks!

    Yall are fabulous!

    If you ABSOLUTELY cannot get to a gym (why, by the way?), and don't have the money/space to set up a home gym (probably $500), you could always try the Convict Conditioning program or YAYOG (You Are Your Own Gym), which focus on bodyweight work.

    Heavy compound lifts are where it's at, though.

    Ok so technically I could go to the gym and have been since aug, but I was also working in their daycare to pay for my membership but now started working part time so I dont have that luxury anymore! I really need sit down and see if I can fit it in!!

    I really would like to set up a gym at home I def have enough space for it, then my husband would use it because he wont go to the gym!


    Thanks for your help!!
  • Huffdogg
    Huffdogg Posts: 1,934 Member
    I just started lifting about a month ago, right now I am at 24% bf, I would love to know if yal are eating any certain way while lifting?? I have a hard time not eating a few sweets here and there

    IIFYM. Clean whole foods are great, but really it's all about fitting whatever you want into your macronutrient budget. If Ice Cream and beer fit into your macro goals, then go for it. It won't happen all the time, but it does happen *sometimes*. With the exception of yesterday (said screw it for a day) look at my diary for the last week. I was pretty good about hitting my workout day and rest day macros. I think you'll see a LOT of treats in there.

    High protein always
    High carb lifting days
    Low carb rest days
  • sexforjaffacakes
    sexforjaffacakes Posts: 1,001 Member
    Alright, I'll go:

    DSC01715-4.jpg

    DSC01716-3.jpg

    For women that say they don't wanna lift because they wanna keep their curves, LOOK AT HOW MUCH MORE DEFINED HER CURVES ARE AFTER LIFTING!
  • piebird79
    piebird79 Posts: 201 Member
    Bump, these pics are inspirational! Way to go ladies!
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    You know how people say that cardio just makes you smaller, but strength training really changes your body shape? I think this illustrates that point pretty well.

    A little over ten pounds difference between the first and second picture. And just one pound between the second and third. I started strength training in July.

    pink-bikini-front.jpg
  • BarbWhite09
    BarbWhite09 Posts: 1,128 Member
    Now that I just went through this entire post...I think I'll go work out. Thanks for the inspiration!
  • deadgirl81
    deadgirl81 Posts: 412 Member
    Bump to keep this in my list.

    You ladies are really inspirational, and all look amazing :) well done
  • KimmieSue2011
    KimmieSue2011 Posts: 117 Member
    wow! thanks!
  • RajwaJ
    RajwaJ Posts: 191 Member
    Bump. Wow you ladies make me want to keep at this! Congrats on all your before and afters. AMAZING!
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