I feel like giving up.

ldilone13354

I honestly feel like giving up. I posted a topic asking if my routine which is walking and also doing but and thigh workouts would help because of my flabby thighs and everybody says no. I just lost all my motivation. What's the point then? I can't afford a gym because I don't work and yes I've applied and nobody is hiring because I'm still in high school and I don't have my diploma yet.

This is how I look
My body in a bathing suit - http://i.imgur.com/uAvHi2f.jpg
My body I'n clothes - http://i.imgur.com/xfk0Ytw.jpg

I do have strech marks also which make my thighs even more flabby looking. It's gross. I just lost all my motivation.

kyliebrad88

try looking up leg workouts on youtube and add those into your workout if you keep doing it everyday yo will see a change

mouxza

Try doing some more cardio, you don't need a gym! Try going on brisker walks, jogs or even runs. If there are hills near your house try running up and down them (even walking when you get tired). Sometimes I run up and down my stairs for a while and you feel it the next day. My go to leg work outs are squats, lunges and donkey kicks. Don't stop when you get tired! Good Luck!!!

moosegt35

Healthy diet for losing the fat and squats and lunges for toning up thighs and butt. And you don't need a gym for either one.

SageGoddess320

Don't give up just because you didn't like the suggestions/criticism you were given. Just work harder.

Rado_SVK

Sorry but everybody saying its not enough is right.walking is not really any workout.need to step up your game,watch your diet..for toning you will have to do lot of sweating.good luck

Calliope610

I have walked over 300 miles in the last 3 months and firmly attribute walking to the loss of 5 inches in my hips and 3 inches in my thighs. Plus, I'm getting some pretty killer looking calves.

Calliope610

Sorry but everybody saying its not enough is right.walking is not really any workout.need to step up your game,watch your diet..for toning you will have to do lot of sweating.good luck

I call "BS" on this.

MizTerry

Why should the opinion of total strangers matter to you? Your first matter of business should be to not give a flying fig.

Your next goal should be to work on your self confidence. Mind over matter. If you think you can do something, YOU WILL.

You have age to your advantage. Use it. I started small. I worked up. You will feel when it's time to step it up.

chantelle0312

you look great as you are yh i think walking more would work well like idk if you switch to walking everywhere that takes less than a hour to get to and allways using the stairs a day it will add up alot it works for my legs but i walk fast and but i wish i had more thighs haha the only problem with walking as a 'work out' is it takes a long time to get you tired like 6 hours of just walking but its still a good change to make and it will make a difference.
and obviously thigh workouts will tone up your thighs dont give up you should see results if you stick at it.
also vics vapour rub is meant to be great for stretch marks i dont know but i have seen alot about it.

flinchyny

You look good as you are. I hope you know that.

However, if you'd like to be more toned, you can do squats, lunges, etc., to build more muscle -- no gym needed.

You can also swim in that pool you were laying by.

Velum_cado

Sorry but everybody saying its not enough is right.walking is not really any workout.need to step up your game,watch your diet..for toning you will have to do lot of sweating.good luck

You realize that doesn't actually make any sense, right?

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/walking/HQ01612

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/getting-started-guides/Pages/getting-started-walking.aspx

cmcollins001

Try adjusting your attitude toward your body, that might help. You look fine from the pics you posted. I seriously think you're seeing more than is there.

You want to lose fat? Eat at a caloric deficit. You want to work on your body composition? Exercise. You don't need a gym membership, do body weight exercises, squats, climb some stairs, go for a run, jump up on things, pick up heavy things that are just laying around, and put the back down...repeat. You can do this if you want to do this. If you don't, no amount of encouragement or "You can do it" is going to help.

michellechawner

Toning is the hardest part - since I've almost made it to goal, now I need to start toning and I am sweating my butt off. Look up thinks on youtube or pinterest for toning ideas for you trouble spots. I did look at your photos, and you look great to me from what I could see. Maybe instead of walking - power walk or do a little jogging, also get some hand weights (I have everywhere from 1 pounds to 15 pound ones) I got mine at Target.

Just work on dropping body fat also, I think you'll be happy with the results

OtiWanKenobi

I have big thighs as well and they jiggle. They've gotten smaller since I started lifting weights...but when I first started out I lost the most in my thighs when I started running. Have you considered changing you walking routine to a running routine? I've seen a lot of people use the C25K program...it's free and you can find it online.

Also do strength training at home. Squats and lunges with heavy weights. Don't have heavy weights? Improvise....fill milk gallon jugs with water or sand. If you're going to do squats make sure you use proper form...youtube it. otherwise you can injure your knees.

If you implement running and leg exercises with weight and watch your diet...you should be able to reduce some size in your thighs. I might mention, however, by lifting heavy weights you may increase "weight" on the scale, but the inches should fall off. Don't lose hope and if you want it to work you must be consistent.

chelcdub

Why would you give up so easy? That's what I would ask myself if I was willing to throw any progress or any possible progress down the drain. I know I'm ready to make a lifestyle change because when no one was able to tell me what workout would be best for abs, I researched and researched for myself. I didn't give up because my problem area would still be there if I found the solution from a friend or not. It's very important you make sure you're not using excuses...if you are, you may not be ready to honestly change.

pugsleyjean

Don't let others get to you. Don't give up! I let one person get to me about 3 months ago and have since lost 20lbs. Made me get my butt into gear! You don't need a gym to do workouts just do what feels comfortable to you and stick with it each day. Logging all my food and exercise has made me see a difference.

ldilone13354

I have big thighs as well and they jiggle. They've gotten smaller since I started lifting weights...but when I first started out I lost the most in my thighs when I started running. Have you considered changing you walking routine to a running routine? I've seen a lot of people use the C25K program...it's free and you can find it online.

Also do strength training at home. Squats and lunges with heavy weights. Don't have heavy weights? Improvise....fill milk gallon jugs with water or sand. If you're going to do squats make sure you use proper form...youtube it. otherwise you can injure your knees.

If you implement running and leg exercises with weight and watch your diet...you should be able to reduce some size in your thighs. I might mention, however, by lifting heavy weights you may increase "weight" on the scale, but the inches should fall off. Don't lose hope and if you want it to work you must be consistent.

I own dumbells that are 5 pounds. Maybe that could work when doing squats?

firstsip

My guess is you misinterpreted what people were saying when they said, "No."

You can't spot reduce fat. It comes off where it comes off, and often our "problem areas" are the places they come off last.

Walking is okay cardio if you can walk at a pace to raise your heart rate, and raising your heart rate is what makes it cardio.

As for "toning," I'm not sure what you're necessarily doing--by butt and thigh workouts, are you doing body weight-style aerobics? That'll be mildly strengthening to your muscles and predominantly cardio... again, which is fine.

Quicker/more noticeable changes in your thighs/butt/body overall will come from a bit more "oomph," like weight lifting and HIIT for cardio. Yoga/pilates is good step before these, though, in terms of cardio and body weight training.

If you're looking to just target making your thighs/butt smaller, you ultimately just have to keep eating at a deficit and, ideally, incorporate strength training and some cardio.

lbehrendt2

First of all, you look beautiful in those pictures.

Second: don't listen to every piece of advice you hear. People assume that what works for them will work for everyone. Not true. Everyone is different. If advice sounds mean or abusive, ignore it. If the advice makes you feel like giving up, then it's terrible advice.

Third: try to avoid thinking about whether you're doing it "right". That's a trap. Just do things that are good for you. Be open to change -- change is fun -- but don't worry if someone thinks you can do it better.

Fourth: doing something is always better than doing nothing.

Fifth: be patient. This is hard. But the idea we get from TV that you'll see results in a few weeks -- that's nonsense.

Coyoteldy

walking ( 4mph or better) WILL change your thighs... I am a walk runner, I do 20 + miles a week... change up your speeds into intervals.. faster for 2 minutes, slower for 3 and then move up gradually ( over a couple of weeks) into 2 minutes drills 2 minutes fast/jog walk two minutes slower jog walk I have lost considerable inches off my thighs/ rear doing this .
Do this for you sweety.. find what works for you.. you are worth the effort to do this!!

ElizMurphy69

I pay $42 a month for a gym membership and haven't been since the end of April :-) Walk, run, move, grab some friends and do some "Indian runs" for interval training, YouTube has tons of videos for free :-) On long drives I do crunches :-)
Your motivation should be how you feel, not what others think you should feel. Try something...if it works GREAT....if it doesn't, try something different! Look to your friends who support you if you have to. If I get into a rut, I also use this site to build a workout http://workoutlabs.com/ . It has free printable workouts that let you target your areas you need to. :-)
Do your own research and quit listening to those around you. Every single body is different and you need to find what works for you. One person eats clean and loses weight, I eat chocolate every day and I lose weight. Find the plan that you will do and make it work for you. And mostly, be happy with who you are and celbrate the small successes! It's all worth the hard work and much harder to start again if you give up this time.
Good luck to you!!! :-)
Beth

Lemongiggles

http://www.bodyrock.tv/2012/01/02/day-1-of-our-30-day-challenge-fit-test/ I love this site. Lisa- Marie is super motivating. Like my mom says, the weight didn't get there over night, and losing it won't leave overnight either. Don't give up, just switch your workout up!

BurningAway

Sorry but everybody saying its not enough is right.walking is not really any workout.need to step up your game,watch your diet..for toning you will have to do lot of sweating.good luck

I call "BS" on this.

<~~~ this take a hell of alot more then walking. Sorry but i call BS on your BS. You want tone thighs and a tone bum Squat go out and get a $12 workout dvd and $14 weights if you cant right now then google "workouts without weights." Dont give up, find a way to acheive thats what everyone else here has done instead of walking run.

ldilone13354

My guess is you misinterpreted what people were saying when they said, "No."

You can't spot reduce fat. It comes off where it comes off, and often our "problem areas" are the places they come off last.

Walking is okay cardio if you can walk at a pace to raise your heart rate, and raising your heart rate is what makes it cardio.

As for "toning," I'm not sure what you're necessarily doing--by butt and thigh workouts, are you doing body weight-style aerobics? That'll be mildly strengthening to your muscles and predominantly cardio... again, which is fine.

Quicker/more noticeable changes in your thighs/butt/body overall will come from a bit more "oomph," like weight lifting and HIIT for cardio. Yoga/pilates is good step before these, though, in terms of cardio and body weight training.

If you're looking to just target making your thighs/butt smaller, you ultimately just have to keep eating at a deficit and, ideally, incorporate strength training and some cardio.

Do you think if I do 50 squats every other day that my thighs can get firm and nice? I just did the 10 minute workout for my butt and thighs and it really didnt do much.

jushanna

Keep going hun. Everything works different for everybody. Make what you have access to work for you. Keep up the good work! See you at the finish line.

ldilone13354

Sorry but everybody saying its not enough is right.walking is not really any workout.need to step up your game,watch your diet..for toning you will have to do lot of sweating.good luck

I call "BS" on this.

<~~~ this take a hell of alot more then walking. Sorry but i call BS on your BS. You want tone thighs and a tone bum Squat go out and get a $12 workout dvd and $14 weights if you cant right now then google "workouts without weights." Dont give up, find a way to acheive thats what everyone else here has done instead of walking run.

I'm going to take your advice. Tomorrow morning I'm going for a run. I own 5 pounds dumbells so do you think if I do 50 squats every other day and also run that I should see improvement?

tomomatic

I worked out 5 times a week for 8 months with zero weight loss but noticiably trimmer in the waist line.

Then I started logging calories and started losing weight at an amazing pace. Counting calories works as long as your honest about how much you exercise, your level of activity and how big your portions are. (Fair warning... I've gained quite a bit of it back after I fell off the wagon)

Don't give up! If you're in HS, try signing up for active clubs like running or something. If you want a gym, look into your local community center. Running is the best thing you can do for yourself. You never need a gym because the world is your gym. All you need is shoes! A Heart rate monitor and music player would be nice, too.

It sounds like you want to target your weightloss to a particular body part. Unfortunately, your body/genetics determine where the weightloss happens. The only thing you can do is keep up with your program.

Here's a great article on strength training: http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

Also, if you want some free workouts, look for them on YouTube.

You have a lot of different directions that you can go. On MFP, you'll get a lot of conflicting advice. Map out a routine that you can maintain and enjoy and then stick with it. Good luck! And don't give up!

BurningAway

My guess is you misinterpreted what people were saying when they said, "No."

You can't spot reduce fat. It comes off where it comes off, and often our "problem areas" are the places they come off last.

Walking is okay cardio if you can walk at a pace to raise your heart rate, and raising your heart rate is what makes it cardio.

As for "toning," I'm not sure what you're necessarily doing--by butt and thigh workouts, are you doing body weight-style aerobics? That'll be mildly strengthening to your muscles and predominantly cardio... again, which is fine.

Quicker/more noticeable changes in your thighs/butt/body overall will come from a bit more "oomph," like weight lifting and HIIT for cardio. Yoga/pilates is good step before these, though, in terms of cardio and body weight training.

If you're looking to just target making your thighs/butt smaller, you ultimately just have to keep eating at a deficit and, ideally, incorporate strength training and some cardio.

Do you think if I do 50 squats every other day that my thighs can get firm and nice? I just did the 10 minute workout for my butt and thighs and it really didnt do much.

A 10 minute workout is going to take a long time for you to see results. You need to be consistant your expectations seem a bit unrealistic, it take alot of time to tone. A month at the very least.

firstsip

My guess is you misinterpreted what people were saying when they said, "No."

You can't spot reduce fat. It comes off where it comes off, and often our "problem areas" are the places they come off last.

Walking is okay cardio if you can walk at a pace to raise your heart rate, and raising your heart rate is what makes it cardio.

As for "toning," I'm not sure what you're necessarily doing--by butt and thigh workouts, are you doing body weight-style aerobics? That'll be mildly strengthening to your muscles and predominantly cardio... again, which is fine.

Quicker/more noticeable changes in your thighs/butt/body overall will come from a bit more "oomph," like weight lifting and HIIT for cardio. Yoga/pilates is good step before these, though, in terms of cardio and body weight training.

If you're looking to just target making your thighs/butt smaller, you ultimately just have to keep eating at a deficit and, ideally, incorporate strength training and some cardio.

Do you think if I do 50 squats every other day that my thighs can get firm and nice? I just did the 10 minute workout for my butt and thighs and it really didnt do much.

Squats are probably the best move you can do for thighs/butt. 50 of your own bodyweight's probably fine, but if you can manage to do them weighted (barbell or dumbbell), you can do even less with more results (I think I take less than 10 minutes squatting three sets of five repetitions with 135 lbs, though I currently am in a deload and just squatting 90 lbs. I worked up to all of this.) Just look up "squats" or even "how to make my butt bigger" threads on here--tons of women always end up posting pictures showing their results (my legs in my profile pic are predominantly from squatting and deadlifts).

Remember: Squatting is strengthening those muscles, but firming is two-fold: strengthening and/or building muscle PLUS a calorie deficit to help lose the fat. Be patient with both and you'll get results.

OspreyVista

I honestly feel like giving up. I posted a topic asking if my routine which is walking and also doing but and thigh workouts would help because of my flabby thighs and everybody says no. I just lost all my motivation. What's the point then? I can't afford a gym because I don't work and yes I've applied and nobody is hiring because I'm still in high school and I don't have my diploma yet.

This is how I look
My body in a bathing suit - http://i.imgur.com/uAvHi2f.jpg
My body I'n clothes - http://i.imgur.com/xfk0Ytw.jpg

I do have strech marks also which make my thighs even more flabby looking. It's gross. I just lost all my motivation.

Giving up? - Giving up is easy. But are you seriously going to be happy if you just give up? I'm pretty sure the answer to that question is no. In the last thread you posted, you actually got a great list of options to choose from.

What's the point? - The general idea is to be healthy. Also, any form of exercise will help boost your mood and help you feel better.

No money for gym? - I don't have a job either. Does that mean I give up? Hell no! It means I look into ways that I can exercise RIGHT in my home, which again was mentioned in your last thread.

Walking is not going to help you tone, but it is a good idea to get cardio in for your heart (again, healthy!) If you want to tone, I suggest strength training. You don't HAVE to go to a gym to do this, you can easily do it right in your own living room. Look up body-weight exercises. I'm assuming you have access to the internet, as you are posting on here, so look up youtube videos.

Fitness blender has tons of all different exercise videos, cardio videos, strength training videos, yoga, Pilates, stretching. I them.

If your looking for some intense work-outs, look up ZuzkaLight on youtube. I also her videos, they kick my *kitten*.

Jillian Michaels has some cheap DVD's out. She even has a butt and thigh work-out!

Bigolates on you-tube also has some pretty intense work-outs too.

BeFit and Livestrong are a couple others.

There are lots of options you can choose from to help tone without having to go to the gym, all you have to do is a little research. Many of the listed above have butt and thigh work-outs to specifically target that area, and usually the only thing you might need are some dumbbells which aren't that expensive, and maybe a chair to balance on.

Also, I suggest full-body toning. I'm sure you'd love your abs and arms to look awesome as well.