thick legs...what can I do?

prettykitty1963

my thighs and calves are so big. What are the best exercises for losing fat on your legs? I look in the mirror and realize my legs are all dimply and cottage cheesy. DISGUSTING! I am too young for that!

roanokejoe49

become a runner....do squats and calf raises.

firstsip

You can't spot reduce. You still have 52 lbs to lose. Eat at a moderate deficit, do strength training, and be patient.

Siansonea

Lose weight. Eat fewer calories. Closing the refrigerator door is the most effective exercise there is. :drinker:

bugaha1

You would be awesome at Indian wrestling.

BrainyBurro

take up prancersize. that'll solve your problem.


















































j/k

ActiveGuy81

http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/fitness/exercises/the-pros-and-cons-of-spot-training.html

silver_arrow3

You can't spot reduce. You still have 52 lbs to lose. Eat at a moderate deficit, do strength training, and be patient.

Do this.

And if they still aren't to your liking, learn to love them anyway.

likitisplit

And if they still aren't to your liking, learn to love them anyway.

^^^ This

Also...
http://asklaurenfleshman.com/2013/11/keeping-it-real/

prettykitty1963

I just finished C25K training..no change in weight or inches....won't calf raises make my legs bigger?

Markrob39

Running or jogging helps so much

PikaKnight

You can't spot reduce. You still have 52 lbs to lose. Eat at a moderate deficit, do strength training, and be patient.

^This

firstsip

I just finished C25K training..no change in weight or inches....won't calf raises make my legs bigger?

Not unless you have a testosterone problem or are eating at a surplus.

Hauntinglyfit

You can lose weight and strength train.

TavistockToad

I just finished C25K training..no change in weight or inches....won't calf raises make my legs bigger?

Are you eating at a deficit?

usmcmp

Learn to love yourself the way you are.

<---My thigh and calf measurements are huge. It's also where I store the last of my fat. They look better now that I lift heavy.

asp415

You can’t spot reduce. I have lost 40lbs & it’s all over my body. Running is my preferred method of exercise w/spinning & lifting on non-run days & beneath the fat layer on my legs I can feel some good leg muscle, but I know I won’t see the muscle definition until more of the fat is gone. I am not sure when it will be as the body loses in places it deems fit to lose it in. Just be patient, workout & eat @ a deficit & the legs will slim down as well as other parts of your body.

choeli

OK, I will try to reply politely, unlike some. Good job on the weight loss. It's a slow process. I have the same problem you do. I've always had runners calves but I've noticed that with my weight loss, my thighs still have that serious flab and excess skin. That will only tighten up with time. Just keep working on the full body and in time, it will tighten up. As far, as dimply. Welcome to the real world. Just be proud of the person you are and the person you are becoming.

DymonNdaRgh40

my thighs and calves are so big. What are the best exercises for losing fat on your legs? I look in the mirror and realize my legs are all dimply and cottage cheesy. DISGUSTING! I am too young for that!

LOL...I can totally relate. I have big legs too and I used to hate them. My mom would always say one day you will thank me for your legs. I run, squat, lunge, deadlift, walk and everything else you can think of and they are still big. However, there are very muscular and shapely now. I get compliments whenever I unleash them. They are starting to grow on me. I don't love them but then I don't hate them anymore so I say stick with your diet and exercise. You'll see some changes eventually.

I suggest all the above mentioned exercises

prettykitty1963

Cardio does very little for me. I really want to start strength training...not sure where to start. I have weights at home but no barbell. What can I do?

firstsip

OK, I will try to reply politely, unlike some. Good job on the weight loss. It's a slow process. I have the same problem you do. I've always had runners calves but I've noticed that with my weight loss, my thighs still have that serious flab and excess skin. That will only tighten up with time. Just keep working on the full body and in time, it will tighten up. As far, as dimply. Welcome to the real world. Just be proud of the person you are and the person you are becoming.

... What.

HardcoreP0rk

As far as dimply, cellulite is a fact of life for women. All women get it, and some are genetically predisposed to have more than others. If you still have 40+ pounds to lose, keep at it and don't get discouraged. Your hard work will help reduce the appearance of cellulite, and you will eventually see slimmer legs.

If dieting and exercising via C25K isn't giving you the results you want, try to increase the frequency and intensity of your exercise regime while taking a better accounting of your diet. You might want to invest in a HRM for improved accuracy.

However, even now, you need to love yourself. You aren't disgusting by any stretch, and you're working hard to be the best version of you. Enjoy it!

cmeiron

Cardio does very little for me. I really want to start strength training...not sure where to start. I have weights at home but no barbell. What can I do?

A barbell is awesome but not necessary. You can modify almost any barbell-based lifting program to suit dumbbells. I've done all my training with dumbbells, at home (so far).

firstsip

Cardio does very little for me. I really want to start strength training...not sure where to start. I have weights at home but no barbell. What can I do?

What sort of weights? A program is a good guide: it'll essentially tell you everything to do, from warm-ups to progression. Try looking up Stronglifts 5x5 or New Rules of Lifting for Women (NROLW).

In general, these programs can be cobbled together with barbells, dumbbells, or kettle. If you don't feel you have a good handle on weights, try looking into a gym, getting them second-hand from Craig's List, etc. Otherwise, making your own (filling up bags with heavy things, filling up milk jugs, etc.) or using body weight are good starts.

In general, you want to make sure you do full body workouts (so not just working your legs) to help reduce overall body fat % the most efficiently, as well as making sure your body is "balanced" (people who tend to work only one part of themselves are more prone to injury). Overall, though: squats and deadlifts are going to be great for you.

DianneP6772

My legs and hips used to be the largest part of me. But since i have lost this weight - everything is Much smaller, slimmer actually.
Shocking actually. I did a Lot of cycling to get to this point and i think that was a big factor. Now i have started lifting to try to tone everything better. But the cycling really did help tone the quads. But there is, of course, room for much improvement.
Keep with it - i really am surprised with the size reduction of my hips and thighs though.

meshashesha2012

squats and deadlifts and eat at a slight deficit to lose overall fat.

you cant spot reduce but you can firm up the muscle underneath

contingencyplan

You have ~50 lbs to lose until you reach your goal. You won't start to see a balanced physique until you get within 10 or so lbs of that goal. Until then all you can do is deal with the fact that different body parts lose at different rates. Nothing you can do will change that.

wilmnoca

Run, strength train

Bankman1989

Just keep losing weight and exercising! No need to panic or be discouraged.

QuietBloom

I just finished C25K training..no change in weight or inches....won't calf raises make my legs bigger?

But are you still eating at a calorie deficit? Congrats on the training btw. :drinker: I LOVE running.

QuietBloom

Learn to love yourself the way you are.

<---My thigh and calf measurements are huge. It's also where I store the last of my fat. They look better now that I lift heavy.