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[quote=Anonymous]It is obvious from the responses that depending on body type, people’s bodies will respond differently to lifting. So I will respond to the OP with “my” experience, which she asked for.

When I don’t lift, I am 5-4, 110 lbs or so, fairly trim build, in a suit, size 0 bottoms and size 0 or 2 jacket.  When I am on a lifting routine, not that frequent but intense- 2-3 days a week, 1-hour workouts, my shoulders fill out significantly and so do my flutes/thighs/quads.  So I go up to a size 4 jacket/top and have to have the waist brought in.  My pants/skirt size doesn’t really change but I probably fill them out a little more.  Weight goes up a couple of pounds but still no more than 115.   This is without any deliberate changes in diet, though I’m sure I eat more on days after a hard workout.  And I get comments on my arms being defined, sleeves are tighter, etc.

When I unfortunately have had to take months off from the gym or any other workouts due to work or other excuses, I go back down to my previous physique, slim with less broad shoulders and a more relaxed fit of my clothes around the arms and back.

So I wouldn’t call this “bulking up”, but yes, your body will change if you have a certain body type.  For me, I feel it is a change for the better, but it’s a matter of perspective, I suppose.[/quote]

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