Pp here, I just wanted to add that even though I weigh 125lbs (same as my pregnancy weight) I'm 2 sizes smaller & 8% less bf. Never judge by the scale, I busted my butt for 6 weeks before I dropped a single pound on the scale but my clothes were loose. After that, the weight flew off!

Also, check out bodybuilding.com go to their transformations sections.You will see tons of amazing ones from men, women (with kids) over 40 and teens
Btw, I gained 70 lbs with baby#2 & used body for life to get me back on track. This mama has a 25" waist & abs after 2 c-sections. You can definitely do it. And like the other pp wrote, set 3 month goals. It took me about 6 months to lose 45 lbs (first 35 came off while nursing) I'm lean & girly looking but really toned!
Good luck!

Thanks!

I've heard "The New Rules of Lifting for Women" reCommended. Also, the fitness and exercise forums on MyFitnessPal.com are full of women who lift heavy and have lots of good advice.

Anonymous wrote:I am 30 years old female. Mom of a 19 mo son. This idea has been in my head for a while now. Anyone tried?

Yes, I have tried, but I have not had the interest to compete. Bodybuilding has a negative image, but let's face it. Everyone likes muscles.
Set realistic three-month goals. The biggest problem I see with new bodybuilders is burnout, doing too much too soon. Your routine must be reasonable or you won't follow it.
Do not neglect diet. You will not grow muscles without eating a lot.
Lift heavy. You should start with light weights and concentrate on lifting with good form. But you will have to lift heavy to get stronger and bigger muscles.
I have been lifting weights regularly for 20 years. For 15 of those years, I lifted like everyone else. I stayed in shape but looked the same. Five years ago, I changed everything. I concentrated on heavy low-rep lifts, and I consciously ate more (weight-gain shakes helped immensely) than I'd ever eaten before. In nine months, I gained 40 pounds of muscle and looked huge. While I enjoyed the feeling of being (usually) the biggest guy in the room, I felt unhealthy at 225 pounds, so I dropped 15 pounds. Something in my body told me that 210 was OK but 225 wasn't.
My advice: Spend no more than 30 minutes in the gym (you will be more inclined to continue going). Lift heavy. Eat after every workout.
Good luck. I hope you stay with it. By the way, women with muscles are hot.

^You're welcome! Kai Greene is one of the most thoughtful, intelligent & inspirational people I know of.

Anonymous wrote:It's possible if you have the discipline. Check this video out for some motivation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv8pg3V0DQE

Here's where she is now

https://www.facebook.com/mundlejulian

Wow, thanks for the link.

Anonymous wrote:Does she have a family?

Husband but no child. Which has become an issue in their marriage as he is ready for a baby (he is 33, she is 32) but she would never be able to care for a baby with her schedule, let alone carry a baby for 9 months.

It's possible if you have the discipline. Check this video out for some motivation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv8pg3V0DQE

Here's where she is now

https://www.facebook.com/mundlejulian

Does she have a family?

I have a friend that does it. It is very time consuming but she also competes. So I suppose it depends on how serious you want to do it. I can't imagine doing what she does while having a family.

I am 30 years old female. Mom of a 19 mo son. This idea has been in my head for a while now. Anyone tried?