My body doesn’t look lean

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  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 8,399 Member
    edited December 2023
    Wannabfit4life321 wrote: »
    loulee997 wrote: »
    Wannabfit4life321 wrote: »
    claireychn074 wrote: »
    Thank you for posting the second link, I was able to open it that time. I’m just an internet stranger and this is just my opinion but - you look pretty lean to me.

    There are a number of things you might want to consider: firstly, what do you really mean by “lean” and how badly do you want it? The only time I felt lean was at c15% body fat, and that wasn’t healthy for me. I lost the fat I needed to but I also lost some muscle (I didn’t have much to start with lol), and I was defo slim. I liked the way I looked (at that time) but for me it was not sustainable, or healthy.

    The second is whether your natural physique will enable you to reach the image you have in your mind. I am pear shaped and no amount of diet or exercise will give me slim long legs. At 15% fat my legs were the slimmest they had ever been, but I still had bad cellulite and my upper body was scrawny and bony. I totally lost my boobs - I had to decide whether that was what I wanted.

    Thirdly, how bad do you want it? I did some progress pic comparisons today to see how I was getting on. From FIVE YEARS ago. I don’t train for aesthetics so my progress will be a lot slower than someone who does, but it takes time, commitment and serious dedication to build muscle. If that is what you want then go for it! But it won’t come instantly.

    I think you have a great figure, but as I said - I’m just a random internet stranger.

    I want some muscle definition but not a whole lot. I think I am just not happy with my waist not being smaller. I want an hourglass figure.

    I want this REALLY bad. I eat a clean diet literally everyday and I’ve been going to the gym for 2-3 times a week for three months now. I still have a bit of lower belly fat that I want gone.

    You look amazing--just to say it.

    But you want a smaller waist but keep the butt/thighs the same? More 1950's pin-up girl?

    You can do this in a couple of different ways. Since you are already pretty thin, you have options.

    You could do squats to round out the butt and thighs slightly more. Squats will build up thighs/butt and helps slim waist.

    But if you don't want to build up butt/thighs because you like where they are, you could use yoga, planks, or HITT to tone your midsection more. More toning will help the waist appear leaner.

    Yoga --certain exercises--will help tone your waist. Plus, it helps build your flexibility.

    Waist exercises.
    https://healthline.com/health/body/how-to-get-an-hourglass-figure#tone-hips
    Thank you for the compliment. It’s certainly motivation to keep me on the right track

    I’ll definitely look into yoga. I was actually considering trying Pilates

    I love Pilates but I’ve only done mat classes. Never done reformer. At $40-50 bucks a session, and me already having a gym membership and an unlimited yoga studio membership, not to mention a serious leggings issue, I can’t justify reformer sessions.

    The first time I did a mat class, it’s a good thing it was a fricking hot class so no one could distinguish the tears rolling down my face. I thought I was dying for the first few classes.

    Yes. Pilates WILL build your core.

    Stick with it. It may take a few weeks- or even months- to be able to do some of the stuff, but you’ll get there and be glad you stuck it out.

    Side series will break you down into a quivering moaning pile a jello.

    Some of our aquafit class instructors have started sneaking Pilates side series moves into classes, and you ought to hear the bellyaching. 😂
  • Theoldguy1
    Theoldguy1 Posts: 2,494 Member
    edited December 2023
    ninerbuff wrote: »
    You're likely right around 23%-25% bodyfat. If you want to get and look leaner, you'll need to drop to about 20%. Moderate calorie deficit and do some resistance training to enhance overall figure. This WILL take some time so don't expect it for at least 90 days or more.

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    I disagree. At her current 5'7" and 128 pounds she is at 20.0 BMI. Loosing just 10 pounds would put her in the underweight category, most likely not a good thing. Her actual weight is not an issue. I would just do the resistance training, focusing on movements for the larger muscle groups and not cut calories. Check protein intake, shooting for around .8g of protein per pound of bodyweight (around 100g). Good luck.

    Good luck.

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