BT Girls of 2013 (Page 11)

Good questions :)

I am totally cool with being muscular.  I'm really just joking around about backing-off.  That pic makes my tris look freakishly huge, and it was just funny to me--that's why I shared it. I do build muscle easily and have very low body fat, and I am a little concerned that having more lean mass can hurt my bike and run times.  I'm thinking about what, if anything, I might do about that.

I'm really just poking a little fun at myself and a little bit of fun at the contrast between this pic and a much more "traditionally feminine" bikini shot.  I think there's a reason why this thread gets a lot of hits, and I'll go out on a limb and say it's not for big triceps;)

No, my husband has never posted for me.  I tend to think/write a lot like a guy and that can come through in my posts.  I actually prefer to have them be relatively gender neutral--you can dodge some bias that way.

x3

I'm guilty too... 

I think the avatar could be the culprit.  His face is bigger/up front so I just assumed it was a guy. 

So I apologize if I was ever a D-bag - I "may" have thought I was responding to a guy!

Hmmm.  Maybe because of my pic w/ my husband?  He's more prominent in it.

Maybe it's because I said I was bummed about not seeing Teejaay in a bikini;)

Well, provide one of each and we will be the judge

No, see, this is why I like to keep the posts gender neutral (I'm a little bummed I outed myself now).  You should respond the same way regardless of gender.  I'm a big girl, I can take it.

Yes, how you feel about your muscles would depend on what your goals are. For me, I think they're impressive! If it hurts a tri focus, then I understand. 

As for the gender bias: I guess I can see your thought process on that, but I'd have to disagree for this arena. For me (again, for me), when coming on a forum about health & wellness, or strength, etc, I think gender can be important in your goals, issues and sharing stories. Often, I like to hear from other women on certain issues, as results/training/nutrition/experience of men can be very different. But, that's me. 

I think your arms are awesome! I remember the first time I saw my "man back" in a mirror. I flipped out. I thought I looked like a man. But, it turns out, I was just cut and not 'big'. It can throw you for a loop!

I don't think I'm in the minority here when I say that there is NOT ENOUGH PICS!!

so that's what "switch" means...

"Switch" has at least 10 different definitions--most, but not all, are applicable.  I picked it as a handle primarily because I'm "switching" to this sport.

Let's get back to pictures though, shall we?

Well, it's a "BT Girls" thread and we've clearly established you are one of those so..... more Switch pics!!!

I'll recreate the first pic of the thread sometime soon. Maybe I should do it quarterly to document the weight increases (if there are any). 

Oh, and that tire in the background is used for pulling, I run with it. I don't keep random junkyard stuff next to the house!

For now, we have handstand practice today:

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Yeesss! /high five

Beautiful!

And there is NOTHING manly* about your back--it's lovely.

How long can you hold your handstands?

*Edited to add, I would never have even brought up "manly" here, except I was just referring to Comet's earlier use of the term "man back" :)

I didn't have it flexed. I'd say "trust me", but we all have our own opinions of our bodies! I've learned to like my back muscles. It's better than the alternative! 

Probably going on 10sec. I noticed today I was holding them longer, easier than the last practice (every couple of weeks?), so I need to start counting. I can walk about 3-4 'steps', then my shoulders get tired.

Pistol squats are my next goal. I can only go down half way and still get back up.

Well now I want to see it flexed :)  And it's totally better than the alternative!

10 seconds is a long time--awesome!  I haven't ever practiced those, but you're inspiring me.

I know you'll get those pistols. 

Comet, I'm jealous. I can do a handstand, but I have to use a wall for balance so it doesn't count the same. And your back doesn't look un-feminine in any way. Remember that most of the world will see you relaxed, not flexed.

TeeJay, very nice new avatar pic...and I never did think it was difficult to say "Took-sahn" 

Sexy lady!! You inspire Haleyho!

Comet rawks!