Hey everybody!

Hope everyone is doing AWESOME!!

Let's brag/celebrate:

Show me your muscles!!!

I don't care where you are in your weight loss, I want to see you flex!

(Guys & girls) - arms, legs, back, whatever.

I just recently starting lifting more. I was a little discouraged at first because I had lost so much strength while losing weight. But now I'm starting to see progress, and I'm super excited!!

@@Mrs.RRn how long did you wait to start strength training? I am 7 weeks out tomorrow & I'm worried that my muscles are, like, atrophying as we speak...I've been doing cardio only.

@@Mrs.RRn how long did you wait to start strength training? I am 7 weeks out tomorrow & I'm worried that my muscles are, like, atrophying as we speak...I've been doing cardio only.

Too long. I did atrophy. All I did at first was lots of cardio & light weights (5-15 lbs) and some body-weight exercises. I felt like I was doing so well, it didn't even occur to me that I was getting so weak. I started lifting heavier just shy of 1 year (maybe between 10-12 months?). I'd def suggest if it's your goal to lift, start maybe 3 months or so out-- once you've begun eating consistently and getting enough Protein & calories (whatever your numbers may be).

@@Mrs.RRn-- look at those guns! Great!

lol - you can't really see mine (it looks like I still have pretty big arms) unless you poke my arm - and the fat doesn't give!!! lol.

I'm lopsided right now due to dislocating my shoulder, I lost over an inch in my right arm. Getting back to being able to do all the fun stuff, however.

Saw my doctor Tuesday for my 4 week follow up and he told me I'm cleared to start lifting again as long as it feels ok. I had done a lot just before surgery and I'm ready to get back into it. I was worried that he would make me wait longer because I had a pretty big hernia but he said, nope... go ahead.

Now just to get over to the gym to set up those personal training appointments again!

Been doing treadmill and walking since about 3 weeks -- had pneumonia just after getting out of the hospital and that put me a week or more behind in recovery.

@Pookeyism- glad you're doing better & getting to the fun stuff!!

@@Ginger Snaps- having a personal trainer to remind me of proper form was so helpful! Plus, I was a little intimidated getting back to the gym. I feel so comfortable now!

I started lifting as soon as my six week clearance was over with. Sometimes I think that building muscle might be slowing the downward trajectory of my weight loss, but I would rather be stronger and have more muscle definition than be thinner but flabbier. In the end I know that that is only temporary as muscle burns more calories and since I am not overeating the weight will come off in fits and spurts as it is wont to do.

@@Forsythia it's awesome that you started so early! It'll be well worth it (even though you can see changes as well on the scale- you will see it on your body!)

Edited July 10, 201412 yr by Mrs.RRn

Hey everybody!

Hope everyone is doing AWESOME!!

Let's brag/celebrate:

Show me your muscles!!!

I don't care where you are in your weight loss, I want to see you flex!

(Guys & girls) - arms, legs, back, whatever.

I just recently starting lifting more. I was a little discouraged at first because I had lost so much strength while losing weight. But now I'm starting to see progress, and I'm super excited!!

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You look great!! Congrats!

I'm about to shift focus at the gym and will try to go higher intensity. Despite starting with resistance training as soon as I was cleared and despite working with a PT for the past 4 months, I don't feel much stronger, and my muscles haven't responded how I'd like them to. My take away is really that the muscle loss would have been sooo much worse if I hadn't gotten in a routine so early. I have more definition, but I think that's just from the weightloss, exposing my muscles better. Not brave enough for a bicep flex pic yet. Too much sag. ><

I like your fleur de lis containers . Louisiana girl here too. Lol.

You look amazing! I can't wait to hit 6 weeks and start hitting the gym! One more week to go!

Show me your muscles!!!

@@Mrs.RRn

holy moly girlfriend

i'll never mess with you

afraid to admit (confession is good for the sole) but i don't exercise/lift weights as often as i should

i think you just gave me a push to go to the gym tomorrow

great pic

112.6 lbs gone

party dance party dance

kathy

congrats

Edited July 10, 201412 yr by proudgrammy

@@Ava324 don't worry girl, lots of sag here too (the pic is just at a good angle) lol. I had to go higher weight / lower reps to start seeing the results I wanted. My pt originally had me doing 50 reps of low weight... I realized quickly this wouldn't get me the results I wanted.

Love my fleur de lis! LOL

You do look fantastic - and your smile says it all! Congratulations!

Hey everybody!

Hope everyone is doing AWESOME!!

Let's brag/celebrate:

Show me your muscles!!!

I don't care where you are in your weight loss, I want to see you flex!

(Guys & girls) - arms, legs, back, whatever.

I just recently starting lifting more. I was a little discouraged at first because I had lost so much strength while losing weight. But now I'm starting to see progress, and I'm super excited!!

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Watch out everyone.....those guns look loaded! Congrats MrsRRN!!

You're arms look awesome Mrs.RRn!!! Hey, @@aroundhky, you can show off your guns here...and your abs! Lol

Edited July 16, 201412 yr by Curvy