Weight lifting challenge June 29 - Sept 29

DJackson230
DJackson230 Posts: 306
in Fitness and Exercise
I am getting together with a few friends to start being dedicated to lifting weights 3 times a week for 3 months for at least 20-30 minutes per day...
We would like to see how our bodies respond to the lifting over a sustained time... I have been very dedicated to cardio workouts, but have been afraid to lift because I dont want to gain weight... So here goes...

Im posting this thread called Weightlifting Challenge to allow us to keep up with each other and visit it and check in from time to time... I took photos and measurements and am very interested to see where I am at the end of September, Lets go...

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  • rainbowbuggy
    rainbowbuggy Posts: 320
    I am here! Let'd do this!

    I will take pics and measurments today. 3 months of fun stuff!
  • DJackson230
    DJackson230 Posts: 306
    Thanks for joining Charity... Sometimes we just need a friend to go with us... two heads better than one :-)
  • McBully4
    McBully4 Posts: 1,270 Member
    I like to lift
  • recoiljpr
    recoiljpr Posts: 292
    I'll join in too. I have measurements, etc so I can base my results on that.
  • goldspaula
    goldspaula Posts: 161
    I'm in boss! I am dying for a good challenge and this is just what the doctor ordered. Have an awesome day!!!
  • gbers
    gbers Posts: 55 Member
    i am in too! i just finished my first session of weight lifting and boy did it feel great! i know i will feel it tomorrow too! i did 20 minutes of 15 reps/5 lb weights to start focusing on my bicepts, tricepts and shoulders.
    let's go Team Don!!!
    gbers :)
  • littledumplings
    littledumplings Posts: 223 Member
    Me Me Me...I like to pick things up and put them down :)
  • McBully4
    McBully4 Posts: 1,270 Member
    Me Me Me...I like to pick things up and put them down :)

    <3 if I wasn't already married
  • sallystella
    sallystella Posts: 3
    I'm new to the site - do you have a "join" button for this? I love your idea! I've been lifting for a couple of weeks but need some structure/accountability like this. Thanks!
  • DJackson230
    DJackson230 Posts: 306
    Weight session complete ... 23 minutes ... 2 sets of 12; various lifts... Lets do this!
  • DJackson230
    DJackson230 Posts: 306
    I'm new to the site - do you have a "join" button for this? I love your idea! I've been lifting for a couple of weeks but need some structure/accountability like this. Thanks!

    Welcome aboard!
  • DJackson230
    DJackson230 Posts: 306
    i am in too! i just finished my first session of weight lifting and boy did it feel great! i know i will feel it tomorrow too! i did 20 minutes of 15 reps/5 lb weights to start focusing on my bicepts, tricepts and shoulders.
    let's go Team Don!!!
    gbers :)

    Dottie it did feel great... I think this is going to be fun
  • DJackson230
    DJackson230 Posts: 306
    I'm in boss! I am dying for a good challenge and this is just what the doctor ordered. Have an awesome day!!!

    thats why we here Paula, to push each other...
    :-)))
  • littledumplings
    littledumplings Posts: 223 Member
    Body Pump today - on the Stronglifts 5x5 Mon, Wed, Fri. Stalled on weight loss recently (after ganing 4lb starting SL...will be interested to see if anyone gains/stalls/loses (on a deficit)
  • 4flamingoz
    4flamingoz Posts: 214 Member
    Although I'm not a newbie, I 've never joined a group. I have been lifting for about 3 months, and I love it! So, how do I join, and awesome idea! thanks
  • Topsking2010
    Topsking2010 Posts: 2,245 Member
    Count me in!!! I like a challenge!!!!
  • kgalea
    kgalea Posts: 156 Member
    Gonna give this a go... Need to get my strength training back in gear!
  • DJackson230
    DJackson230 Posts: 306
    Body Pump today - on the Stronglifts 5x5 Mon, Wed, Fri. Stalled on weight loss recently (after ganing 4lb starting SL...will be interested to see if anyone gains/stalls/loses (on a deficit)

    great job today... Me too, im wondering how it will affect my weigh loss too, maybe thats something we will all share...
  • DJackson230
    DJackson230 Posts: 306
    Welcome new friends... lets do this and nail this fitness thing down pat... MUSCLES replacing FAT
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    i'll join. in the past i've done powerlifting and oly lifts where the focus is more on strength. i just recently did a bit of new rules of lifting for women but have moved on to strong lifts 5*5.
  • recoiljpr
    recoiljpr Posts: 292
    Well, I've gotten my diet ready for it. Already switched it over to 50% protein (Shooting for 150+ grams per day) and I've been able to do that without much of a problem for the past 2 days. Just did cardio today; tomorrow is lifting day, we will see how it goes!! Good luck to everyone!
  • camelothosting
    camelothosting Posts: 60 Member
    Im in, I will post measurements here later today
  • srp2011
    srp2011 Posts: 1,829 Member
    Count me in - I've been meaning to get back to Body Pump - I can definitely tell a difference when I do it regularly, but I don't think I've ever done it consistently for 3 whole months - this will be good motivation - I'll be curious to see how my body changes!
  • KStambulic
    KStambulic Posts: 131
    I'll join. I finally found a set of weights, set them up in my garage and I'm ready to roll. I just hope this heat breaks, it's really hot in there.
  • DJackson230
    DJackson230 Posts: 306
    Welcome all... Lets keep each other accountable and I am sure we will see great results
  • camelothosting
    camelothosting Posts: 60 Member
    as of June 30 2012

    Neck 21.9"
    Waist 57.7"
    Hips 56.2"
    Chest 55.7"
    Bicep ( r ) 16.9"
    Thigh ( r ) 33.5"
    Calf ( r ) 20.8"
    Forearm ( r ) 13.6"

    Weight Training for June 30
    Bench Press 3 sets 15 reps 153 #'s
    Butterflys 3 sets 15 reps 24 #'s
    Lat Pull Downs 3 sets 15 reps 67 #'s
  • McBully4
    McBully4 Posts: 1,270 Member
    Tale of the Tape:

    Height 6'1"

    Neck- 18"
    Waist- 40"
    Hips - 42
    Chest- 47.5
    Bicep-(R)- 15.5 (L)-15
    Thigh-(R)- 25.5 (L)-25
    Calf-(R)- 17 (L)- 17
    Forearm- (R)-14 (L)-13.5
    Wrist - 8"(both)

    Weight - 234.
    Body Fat - 22.5%

    just for fun:
    diameter of my fist 13.5"
    and I wear a size 13EEEE shoe
  • kgalea
    kgalea Posts: 156 Member
    So I haven't actually done any weight training yet (since the 29th) unless you count packing luggage/bikes for our trip on Saturday... Regardless, July 2nd I start and still have plenty of time to get 3 days in before the first week is done! :)
  • recoiljpr
    recoiljpr Posts: 292
    Height 6'

    Neck- 18"
    Waist- 52"
    Hips - 50"
    Chest- 53"
    Bicep-(R)- 16.25 (L)-15.75
    Thigh-(R)- 28 (L)-28
    Calf-(R)- 18.5 (L)- 18.75
    Forearm- (R)-12.5 (L)-12
    Wrist - 7.75"(both)

    Weight - 287

    My workout plans are going to be (My diary is open to everyone, so feel free to look if your curious as to my exercises, etc)-

    Sunday - Chest
    Monday - Cardio (or Off)
    Tuesday - Arms
    Wednesday - Cardio/Circuit
    Thursday - Shoulders
    Fridays - Cardio (or Off)
    Saturday - Cardio/Circuit

    If you notice, I am not adding legs. There are few reasons for that. The first is I get plenty of leg work in my circuit training & also with my martial arts. Second, is as far as strength goes, I am more then happy with my lower body strength. Since they have been working for the past 5 years keeping my heavy butt active with running, martial arts, etc. I am not planning on bringing any leg work until I am ready to work on toning (a looonnnggg way away).

    I am also going to be doing core (pushups, situps) every day.
  • KStambulic
    KStambulic Posts: 131
    Height 5' 5.5"

    Measurements as of July 1 - holding tape loosely

    Neck - 12.5
    Waist - 30"
    Hips - 36"
    Chest - 35"
    Thigh - (R) 19.5 (L) 19.5
    Calf - (R) 13 (L) 13
    Bicep/Tricep (R) 11" relaxed, 11.5 flexed
    Bicep/Tricep (L) 10.5 relaxed, 11.5 flexed
    Forearm - (R) 9" (L) 9.5
    Wrists - doesn't matter because I don't expect them to get any bigger

    Weight - 125
    BF - 24.7%

    My workout plan is to do mainly strength training with dumbells and barbells in my garage. Worked out today and was shocked at how little I could lift compared to a few years ago when I was really into it. Worked triceps and back; did leg work by riding my bicycle. Tuesday, I will do chest and biceps, Thursday will be legs and shoulders. (I hate doing shoulders, they are really weak)

    I'm not sure if those are good combinations or not. I can't remember what worked for me before. Abs will be worked only if I feel I need to strengthen up my core muscles more to support my back. My workout today was just to test the waters. 3 sets of 10 reps each. Next time, I will up the weight on the exercises where 10 was easy like the tricep kickbacks and rows. Before my daughter was born, I was using weights 4-5 times what I used today. My goal is to reach and surpass that. :)

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