Anonymous
07/27/2023 11:39
Subject: How long to look strong?
Anonymous wrote:I am 44 and one thing I wish I did was start weight lifting as a teen. I was stuck in the “treadmill workout” and that’s all I did for years.
They did not encourage us girls to lift as teens! I know what you mean about looking back on workouts. I started lifting at 45 and now I’m like “what the f was I doing on the elliptical all those years??”. I try to talk my bff into lifting but she’s still too intimidated.
Anonymous
07/27/2023 11:36
Subject: How long to look strong?
I build muscle fairly quickly. I started to see new muscle tone in my shoulders after about 2 months of stepped up lifting.
Anonymous
07/27/2023 11:30
Subject: How long to look strong?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Saw this article today and thought it was inspiring (before and after photos if someone else knows how to post pics)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/fitness/article-12338199/america-weight-loss-denise-kirtley-fitness-tips-california-diet-hacks.html
I follow Denise on Instagram too and I agree, she’s totally inspiring. I’ve gotten into weightlifting in the last several months and it’s exciting to know I can change my body so much with strength training.
But we have to think about her in context. Not to make excuses for ourselves, but to appreciate that everyone has different capabilities. I do agree with another poster that lifting and training is Denise’s life - she is on sabbatical from her day job and that lets her lift 5x a week and get her 10k steps everyday. I don’t know if that intensity was kicked up before or after she left her day job, but it’s a crucial fact.
And if you look at her comment sections, people often ask if she has had any kids. No shade to her, but I don’t think she’s a mom or stepmom. So no dealing with the after effects of pregnancy, breastfeeding, or the time commitment that is caregiving. I look good after 2 kids, but only a tummy tuck is giving me her super flat tummy and I would need another nanny to get those same hours in the gym.
Her hard work is amazing, but these facts are critical too.
I am a mom with a full time job, no nanny, and I work out 5-7 times a week.. It is not always easy but it is not impossible either. For me regular exercise is extremely important, so I make time for it.
Oh, and I get those steps too, close to 15k on average actually, but that is not hard as school, work and gym are all walkable and I love to walk.
Anonymous
07/27/2023 11:27
Subject: How long to look strong?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Saw this article today and thought it was inspiring (before and after photos if someone else knows how to post pics)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/fitness/article-12338199/america-weight-loss-denise-kirtley-fitness-tips-california-diet-hacks.html
I follow Denise on Instagram too and I agree, she’s totally inspiring. I’ve gotten into weightlifting in the last several months and it’s exciting to know I can change my body so much with strength training.
But we have to think about her in context. Not to make excuses for ourselves, but to appreciate that everyone has different capabilities. I do agree with another poster that lifting and training is Denise’s life - she is on sabbatical from her day job and that lets her lift 5x a week and get her 10k steps everyday. I don’t know if that intensity was kicked up before or after she left her day job, but it’s a crucial fact.
And if you look at her comment sections, people often ask if she has had any kids. No shade to her, but I don’t think she’s a mom or stepmom. So no dealing with the after effects of pregnancy, breastfeeding, or the time commitment that is caregiving. I look good after 2 kids, but only a tummy tuck is giving me her super flat tummy and I would need another nanny to get those same hours in the gym.
Her hard work is amazing, but these facts are critical too.
I am a mom with a full time job, no nanny, and I work out 5-7 times a week.. It is not always easy but it is not impossible either. For me regular exercise is extremely important, so I make time for it.
Anonymous
07/27/2023 07:49
Subject: How long to look strong?
Anonymous wrote:Saw this article today and thought it was inspiring (before and after photos if someone else knows how to post pics)
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/fitness/article-12338199/america-weight-loss-denise-kirtley-fitness-tips-california-diet-hacks.html
I follow Denise on Instagram too and I agree, she’s totally inspiring. I’ve gotten into weightlifting in the last several months and it’s exciting to know I can change my body so much with strength training.
But we have to think about her in context. Not to make excuses for ourselves, but to appreciate that everyone has different capabilities. I do agree with another poster that lifting and training is Denise’s life - she is on sabbatical from her day job and that lets her lift 5x a week and get her 10k steps everyday. I don’t know if that intensity was kicked up before or after she left her day job, but it’s a crucial fact.
And if you look at her comment sections, people often ask if she has had any kids. No shade to her, but I don’t think she’s a mom or stepmom. So no dealing with the after effects of pregnancy, breastfeeding, or the time commitment that is caregiving. I look good after 2 kids, but only a tummy tuck is giving me her super flat tummy and I would need another nanny to get those same hours in the gym.
Her hard work is amazing, but these facts are critical too.