Muscly calves
littlelatina19
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My genes have blessed me with big, rock hard calves. Only it feels more like a curse than a blessing. I'm glad they aren't big and fat but they make such a difference to my appearance! I don't like it, is there any way I could slim them down? The last time I had small calves I was significantly underweight, is there another way because I don't want to go back to that.
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Spend a couple of years in a wheelchair? Your legs will probably atrophy quite a bit.0
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This is a serious post?0
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Why is it a curse? I don't get it.0
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In the words of the immortal Cranquistador...
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you could cut them out and donate them to science....
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the method employed in the movie Misery would probably work too ...0 -
I get it. I have big calves too. And sometimes I roll my eyes because they don't look super feminine. But man, they are my best feature! I get so many compliments on my legs, and I don't even have to try. The rest of me, not so much! lol But I am very proud of my calves and rock them in heels, for sure! So much better than chicken legs!! Try to realize how lucky you are and rock those muscles!!0
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So you are saying you have cankles?0
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Its probably just baby fat and you'll grow out of it.0
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maybe it is water retention...? Poke a hole in them and see if the water drains out...0
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Well thanks for those who answered the question... I get that for guys it's great, but I'm not a guy. I don't like the way I look in dresses and I've never had any positive comments about them
I know others would love it but I don't, just like i love how others look and they don't. Anyway, at least now i know they're here for good, no point doing anymore searching. 0 -
littlelatina19 wrote: »Well thanks for those who answered the question... I get that for guys it's great, but I'm not a guy. I don't like the way I look in dresses and I've never had any positive comments about them I know others would love it but I don't, just like i love how others look and they don't. Anyway, at least now i know they're here for good, no point doing anymore searching.
All you can do is work with what you have, sorry but that's reality but you can make them look their best.
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pics or these "thunder calves" don't exist...0
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littlelatina19 wrote: »Well thanks for those who answered the question... I get that for guys it's great, but I'm not a guy. I don't like the way I look in dresses and I've never had any positive comments about them I know others would love it but I don't, just like i love how others look and they don't. Anyway, at least now i know they're here for good, no point doing anymore searching.
Calves are a pretty specific thing to comment on. I would feel a little weird if somebody just walked up to me and said, "Hey, nice calves!" Um...thank you?
Have you ever had anybody say anything negative about them? I have serious doubts about an 18-year-old girl having massive calves. It's probably all in your head.
As JoRocka would say, put on some high heels, go forth and be fabulous.
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I would kill to have larger calves. I'm still really overweight but my calves look disproportionally (I butched that spelling, didn't I?) small comparatively. I think it's partially that I have tibial torsion and the lower part of my leg is just crooked and blah blah.
But seriously, You get what you get, and you should try to love them, as they aren't going anywhere.0 -
lol...can be an issue in skinny jeans & forget most boots. I feel your pain OP. I wear a size 6 shoe so most boots my size won't zip over my calf. Maybe mine aren't as big as yours though 'cause I have never felt unfeminine because of them. Maybe I just haven't paid attention though haha0
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not buying it.0
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No problem. Just don't wear pants or boots. Pencil skirts and pumps FTW.
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hollydubs85 wrote: »No problem. Just don't wear pants or boots. Pencil skirts and pumps FTW.
10/10, do covet and adore.
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I have 17inch calves, even losing weight doesn't shrink them. I'm always complimented on the shape of my legs so have learned to love them x0
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I love boots, and can never find any that fit. I feel your pain. Wearing any other shoes makes for smexy gams, but dagnabbit, I WANT BOOTS. T_T0
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When you were underweight, your calves were small because you probably lost both fat and muscle mass. You can't spot reduce fat, and reducing leg muscle is generally a challenge because you walk/run.
I get it: I'm a member of the strong leg club, too...and the only boots I wear are either the kind that have stretchy uppers, or I have to get custom-made boots, which are pricey. But if you go for a classic style and take care of them, it's worth it.
I don't do leg exercises that specifically target the calves (like calf raises), although I do exercises that work my legs (squats/lunges/deadlifts). I also find that if my legs are seeming really muscular, it's because other parts of my body are being neglected...and I need to do more core and upper body work. It's about proportion. When my arms and core look badass along with my legs, it makes a difference.
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Muscle density is higher in calves and forearms. To lose a noticeable amount of muscle from either would have to come from inactivity from using them. So to make your calves atrophy, you'd have to either learn to walk on your hands, or as mentioned use a wheel chair for a few months. Of course walking on them again will help them to regain their size again.
So the reality is, you're stuck with them. This is one thing you get to blame your parents for.
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I have large calves and I love them. It's one of my best features. It means we are strong. I do have issues finding boots, but we are stuck with them. Might as well embrace it.
I found boots at Avenue and Lane Bryant. The make the shafts bigger. (insert dirty joke here).0 -
Man I feel your pain! I don't like my calves either. Knee high boots are super hard to come by. But, like many others here, I have been complimented on them many a times, so I've grown to accept and like them. Lol. I still want boots though.. lol
On a serious note though, I've heard that long distance running or swimming can stretch out the muscle to be leaner so it'll look slimmer rather than bulky, round. But I don't know how true it is. I also stay away from calf raises and any other calf focused stimulation.0 -
Man I feel your pain! I don't like my calves either. Knee high boots are super hard to come by. But, like many others here, I have been complimented on them many a times, so I've grown to accept and like them. Lol. I still want boots though.. lol
On a serious note though, I've heard that long distance running or swimming can stretch out the muscle to be leaner so it'll look slimmer rather than bulky, round. But I don't know how true it is. I also stay away from calf raises and any other calf focused stimulation.
No... just no.0 -
Man I feel your pain! I don't like my calves either. Knee high boots are super hard to come by. But, like many others here, I have been complimented on them many a times, so I've grown to accept and like them. Lol. I still want boots though.. lol
On a serious note though, I've heard that long distance running or swimming can stretch out the muscle to be leaner so it'll look slimmer rather than bulky, round. But I don't know how true it is. I also stay away from calf raises and any other calf focused stimulation.
Stretch them out like laffy taffy. Or Airheads.0 -
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