Working on core, hips, and legs

evergreenlake

Hi, so I just started getting back into shape about 2 months ago, and I've been working on overall fitness with cardio and lifting. I'm now at 65.6kg (144.6 lbs) but I'm having a bit of a hard time trimming down my core and hips. Any tips on exercises and/or diet?

usmcmp

Unfortunately you can't target fat. Losing fat is like trying to dry out a sponge, you can't dry a corner while the rest is still wet. Your body will get rid of the fat in whatever order your genetics have determined. Continue what you are doing and you'll get there. No exercise or food will influence your body to follow your wishes.

evergreenlake

Yeah, I think everyone gets fed up with the extra fat that they don't see going away. Just gotta be persistent I guess!

STEVE142142

Congratulations on making your choice to change. Unfortunately you can't control how where and when you're going to lose your weight. Your genetics will determine where the fat comes off. For me the last place it's coming off is around my waist but you know what I look a lot better now than I did 80 lbs ago. Just be patient don't give up hope focus on your goals and it will work

sgt1372

Squats are the single best exercise for working your core, hips and legs.

Barbell back squats are the most demanding and beneficial but even body weight squats can be helpful.

evergreenlake

sgt1372 wrote: »

Squats are the single best exercise for working your core, hips and legs.

Barbell back squats are the most demanding and beneficial but even body weight squats can be helpful.

I've been thinking about starting barbell squats actually, now I think I will!

evergreenlake

Figured out that there are exercises that I can do to minimize my "hip dips" and make my hips and core more toned!
Huge help has been staying away from dairy too

sardelsa

evergreenlake wrote: »

Figured out that there are exercises that I can do to minimize my "hip dips" and make my hips and core more toned!
Huge help has been staying away from dairy too

I always thought hip dips were genetic. I mean you can build up the gluteus medius (you would have to be bulking or recomping at least) and it can maybe help minimize it .. but it won't change your bone structure. What does dairy have to do with it?

evergreenlake

They are genetic, And it's definitely due to bone structure/anatomy, but the way I carry my extra fat makes it more pronounced. By cutting out dairy (which I'm also kind of lactose intolerant anyways) has helped me lose more fat and gain more muscle.
I don't think they'll go away, but I'm happy that there are muscle groups like the gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, and TFL that can balance it out a bit more.
It's actually very new to me that I can focus on specific muscle groups to change my figure rather than just "slimming down" or building muscle in general.