Cardio vs. Strength training results (pic)

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  • La_Amazona
    La_Amazona Posts: 4,855 Member
    Wow! Awesome awesome!!!
  • Bronx_Montgomery
    Bronx_Montgomery Posts: 2,284 Member
    You look awesome!! Keep it up
  • Cmonnowguys
    Cmonnowguys Posts: 361 Member
    Thank you all! All the support is very motivating, and I hope you guys get the results you want!
  • NicolePatriot
    NicolePatriot Posts: 621 Member
    You're looking fantastic. So motivating.
  • muskett83
    muskett83 Posts: 12
    Here are a couple of my "during" pics. All of March I did a combo of running, Zumba and calisthenics using 7lb weights. My weight was 168.4 with close to 34% body fat. In a month I lost 6 lbs, but my body fat was still at 33%. I decided to cut back on cardio (elliptical or light running twice a week) and started the Stronglifts 5x5 power lifting program. Since then I have only lost another 3 lbs, but my body fat is now at 28%. Not to mention, I am much stronger. Here are my current stats:
    Squats - 115 lb
    Bench - 85 lb
    Pendlay rows - 90 lb
    Overhead press - 70 lb
    Dead lift - 145 lb

    I still have a long way to go, but hopefully my progress so far will motivate someone to pic up some weights! :)

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    a long way to go :s you look amazing hun, i wouldnt lose much more. i have done the same thing, i was losing a few lbs a week, but it wasnt showing on the tape measure or in the mirror so ive started p90x this week, i feel loads stronger already. well done chic u look fab xxx
  • Cmonnowguys
    Cmonnowguys Posts: 361 Member
    a long way to go :s you look amazing hun, i wouldnt lose much more. i have done the same thing, i was losing a few lbs a week, but it wasnt showing on the tape measure or in the mirror so ive started p90x this week, i feel loads stronger already. well done chic u look fab xxx

    Thank you for the support! Changing it up always helps when things slow down. It reenergizes you and you try that much harder! Good luck to you!
  • TrainersRoom
    TrainersRoom Posts: 28
    Strength training is so much more than going to the gym and lifting heavy weights. Strength training exercises can benefit your heart, strengthen your bones, help you lose weight, and it burns more calories than cardio. Aside from burning calories, strength training also makes you stronger and gives your muscles that chiseled/toned look. Thanks a lot.
  • lion_queen
    lion_queen Posts: 37
    YOU. LOOK. F*CKING AMAZING! I wish I could look like you!
  • JamesOfLondon
    JamesOfLondon Posts: 60 Member
    Well done!

    I do 2 days cardio, 3 days strength a week. Best combo imo.
  • NocturnalGirl
    NocturnalGirl Posts: 1,762
    You look great :) Keep up the amazing work!
  • KacieK1
    KacieK1 Posts: 15 Member
    Great Job, It looks as if you've had a total body lift. Off to do more reading on 5X5
  • heatherpg47
    heatherpg47 Posts: 211 Member
    This is great and very inspirational. Sometimes it is easy to get caught up on the numbers on the scale.
  • Jenjaz1910
    Jenjaz1910 Posts: 433 Member
    BUMP
  • Cmonnowguys
    Cmonnowguys Posts: 361 Member
    You guys are awesome. In case anyone missed the links, here are some very helpful groups that taught me a lot and lead to the progress I'm making now. Enjoy!!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/788-women-strength-training

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/4618-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/3817-eat-more-to-weigh-less
  • jaimemcdowell
    jaimemcdowell Posts: 22
    bump
  • SexyCook
    SexyCook Posts: 2,249 Member
    You look amazing!
  • juliebeannn
    juliebeannn Posts: 428 Member
    Thanks guys! It's hard seeing the numbers on the scale move slower, but the reflection in the mirror makes it worth it. I'm excited to see where my progress will be in another couple of months!

    this is exactly what i'm going through now, also. you're looking great!!! keep it up!!
  • Cmonnowguys
    Cmonnowguys Posts: 361 Member
    Thanks guys! It's hard seeing the numbers on the scale move slower, but the reflection in the mirror makes it worth it. I'm excited to see where my progress will be in another couple of months!

    this is exactly what i'm going through now, also. you're looking great!!! keep it up!!

    Good luck, though I'm sure you're doing great! It's been almost another month and I've only lost another 1.4 lbs so far since May 5th, but I'm down a bunch more inches everywhere so there is still progress being made, slowly but surely!
  • Cmonnowguys
    Cmonnowguys Posts: 361 Member
    Upped my cals to net around 1900. Still lifting heavy. I'm sitting around 156-157lb this week and approaching 27% bf.

    Here's my latest progress:

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    One step at a time!
  • crisanderson27
    crisanderson27 Posts: 5,343 Member
    You look great girl!!!
  • Cmonnowguys
    Cmonnowguys Posts: 361 Member
    You look great girl!!!

    Thanks, man! It feels great to actually see results now that I've been focused for almost three months. Harder than I expected, but worth it.
  • jessgrey2
    jessgrey2 Posts: 88 Member
    You look great!! Very inspirational!
  • lauren128m
    lauren128m Posts: 75
    Amazing progress!
  • hedgiie
    hedgiie Posts: 1,226 Member
    two thumbs up
  • anarod0513
    anarod0513 Posts: 119
    Awesome progress!!!! Keep up the good work!!!! :smile:
  • gemmaldavies
    gemmaldavies Posts: 379
    great work. just shows u the benefits of strength training. :o)
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    Awesome! Congrats!
  • Lainnee
    Lainnee Posts: 61 Member
    I am doing cardio.....but now You have motivated me to get into the weights! Nice difference...very noticeable!
  • mjhelton
    mjhelton Posts: 33 Member
    WOW.... you look Amazing!!!! I'm currently where you were in your first pic. However I dont think I look that good! LOL... I guess we all see ourselves differntly. Well I wanted ton congratulate you on your success. That is awesome! Im currently doing p90x and I was wondering what avenue I should take when Im done, I start my last 30 day phase tomorrow. Which p90x does incorporate weights and cardio evenly. Well my dear once again Kudos to you... YOU ROCK GIRL! keep it up...
  • rpantusa
    rpantusa Posts: 267 Member
    way to go! You look great! :flowerforyou:

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