Losing weight but keeping the GLUTES!

JanetReyna

I feel like crying. I know genetics are a big factor but right now I have a lot of fat to lose from my upper body, and I’m so afraid of losing 50-80 lbs and losing all my glutes. I wish I would lose weight and start to look thicker. But my body type right now is Apple shaped. Lots of fat in my upper, normal in my lower. What can I do to lose the weight and look thicker rather than skinny fat. I know surgery is an option but I don’t want my glutes done. I want a big butt but with working out. HELP!

TavistockToad

I think you're massively over thinking it if you have over 50lbs to lose.

Eat adequate protein and lift weights as you lose, and then see what body shape you are when you've lost most of the weight.

sardelsa

In order to have the best chance at preserving muscle, I typically recommend:

-Keep your deficit reasonable (nothing too aggressive)
-Follow progressive programming (make sure you increasing weight or reps etc with time), one with focus on the glutes would be a good idea for your goals.. but I wouldn't neglect your upper body either
-Get adequate protein 0.8-1g per lb goalweight

Some of your glutes will likely be fat so if you are genetically predisposed to losing fat there, it will come off which can affect the size. Unfortunately there is nothing you can do about that.. but luckily you can build them up once you are at or close to goal.

At the end of the day you have to either do what you need to do, or accept your body for what it is.

Zimm7

If you compare butts on the internet, there are way too many fat ones. Glutes are a muscle group. Round firm glutes are infinitely superior. I would say; hit the weights and go with a muscular round butt.

DancingMoosie

Maybe try a program like strong curves and keep a moderate deficit

Anna022119

DancingMoosie wrote: »

Maybe try a program like strong curves and keep a moderate deficit

I'm doing Strong Curves, body is slowly changing nicely.
Good luck!

JanetReyna

sardelsa wrote: »

In order to have the best chance at preserving muscle, I typically recommend:

-Keep your deficit reasonable (nothing too aggressive)
-Follow progressive programming (make sure you increasing weight or reps etc with time), one with focus on the glutes would be a good idea for your goals.. but I wouldn't neglect your upper body either
-Get adequate protein 0.8-1g per lb goalweight

Some of your glutes will likely be fat so if you are genetically predisposed to losing fat there, it will come off which can affect the size. Unfortunately there is nothing you can do about that.. but luckily you can build them up once you are at or close to goal.

At the end of the day you have to either do what you need to do, or accept your body for what it is.

😭😭😭😭

sardelsa

Jarettzy18 wrote: »

sardelsa wrote: »

In order to have the best chance at preserving muscle, I typically recommend:

-Keep your deficit reasonable (nothing too aggressive)
-Follow progressive programming (make sure you increasing weight or reps etc with time), one with focus on the glutes would be a good idea for your goals.. but I wouldn't neglect your upper body either
-Get adequate protein 0.8-1g per lb goalweight

Some of your glutes will likely be fat so if you are genetically predisposed to losing fat there, it will come off which can affect the size. Unfortunately there is nothing you can do about that.. but luckily you can build them up once you are at or close to goal.

At the end of the day you have to either do what you need to do, or accept your body for what it is.

😭😭😭😭

Why are you crying? You need to take it one step at a time. Body composition progress can take years upon years.

nstock

Sometimes losing weight in your upper body actually makes your glutes look bigger.