Gym results / Why do I strength train?

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Dan112358
Dan112358 Posts: 525 Member
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Hey,

I started my mfp journey over a year ago, trying to lose 10 lbs for a family trip. I had lost 20 lbs before joining and went from 230+ to 210.

Here's a pic with me in the 230s:

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After about a year of dieting and exercise (but not much in terms of strength training), I had gotten into the 160s but was still not happy with my body composition.

Here's a picture from a trip in January of this year at 165 lbs:

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After the trip, I made to decision to commit to strength training and have been in the gym 4-6 times per week, alternating cardio and lifting heavy (for me!).

Here are my results so far:

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I'm actually heavier in the last picture, now weighing 170. I've noticed my best results from a consistent program and getting my butt into the gym & moving that weight!
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  • WenonaY
    WenonaY Posts: 203
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    WOW! You look great.
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
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    Awesome! Just that slight difference has made a huge improvement.
  • LiteBrite007
    LiteBrite007 Posts: 294 Member
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    Great job Honey!!!!
  • saiabone
    saiabone Posts: 29 Member
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    That's awesome! I am trying to do strength training also but I am not sure exactly what to do
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
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    Good work! :drinker:
  • carlynn13
    carlynn13 Posts: 281
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    very nice!
  • bigd65
    bigd65 Posts: 171 Member
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    Great job. Keep it up!
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
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    Congrats! Great work!
  • LesaDave
    LesaDave Posts: 1,480 Member
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    You look GREAT with the added weight--muscles. Glad you kept up with your commitment.
  • byHISstrength
    byHISstrength Posts: 984 Member
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    Congrats! It definitely pays off to do BOTH weights and cardio.
  • SexyCook
    SexyCook Posts: 2,253 Member
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    NOW that is Stomach Inspiring!! I LOVE IT....Thanks....
  • yourpalacf
    yourpalacf Posts: 51 Member
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    Nice shoulders man!
  • leodru
    leodru Posts: 321 Member
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    great results there Dan. Inspiring.
  • Dan112358
    Dan112358 Posts: 525 Member
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    Thanks for the kind words. I had not noticed that I had lost a lot of muscle chasing those damn "last 10 pounds". The scale was dropping so I was happy. One day I looked at myself & noticed that my chest was smaller & I can really see it in my shoulders in that middle picture. It's coming back slowly & this is by no means a before & AFTER. It's a before & DURING. I plan on "bulking" to about 175 using a surplus of 10-20%, then cutting again to see where I stand.
  • _SpeshK_
    _SpeshK_ Posts: 496 Member
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    I seriously think I am going to throw my scale away. You look awesome! You are so toned!
  • Jersey_Devil
    Jersey_Devil Posts: 4,142 Member
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    nice job! Keep at it!
  • SteffieMark
    SteffieMark Posts: 1,723 Member
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    That is one heck of a change. You look great! Congratulations!
  • 010Elle010
    010Elle010 Posts: 56 Member
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    nothing like strength training
  • tradaboie
    tradaboie Posts: 132
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    You look great way to go!
  • missbp
    missbp Posts: 601 Member
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    Great chest! Keep up the awesome work! It's definitely paying off!

    Michelle

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