• Hyperreality@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    Obviously, she’s attractive. I’ll let someone else posts tired Futurama memes.

    But I’m glad more women are getting into weightlifting and no longer believe the myth about it making you look masculine.

    There was (and still is) a taboo around it, but I think it would do a world of good to a lot of women. Not only does it make you look more attractive, but feeling stronger can be very empowering, and I suspect help you feel safer and more confident.

    Personally, I’ve found it’s great for keeping weight off and tackling mental health issues too. My life may not always go as planned, but I keep lifting, and I keep making (admittedly) slow progress. And when it comes time to lift the washing machine, I no longer have issues.

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      no longer believe the myth about it making you look masculine.

      It depends on how far you go with it.

      It’s definitely possible to make you look masculine. But the average woman lifting weights is probably never going to reach that point. It’ll just enhance their physique.

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        1 year ago

        Buettner has won a gold medal in powerlifting. If she hasn’t become masculine, it’s near impossible an amateur will either.

        Let’s be real, women who do become more masculine looking, are almost certainly taking steroids, not just lifting weights.

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        If a man thinks a woman looks more masculine than them, than that’s either a sign to redefine masculinity or lift more.