Short with chunky legs...

valeriepangg

Does anyone have any tips for slimming down your bottom half? I know that spot reducing is not possible, but I am quite short (5'0) and I find it quite difficult to slim down. I find that being so short doesn't show as much progress. My quads and calves are quite muscular.. so is there a way to slim em down..? thanks in advance!

Will_Thrust_For_Candy

I am taller than you, but certainly bottom heavy. Lifting and running has done wonderful things for my lower body. I have also been either in a deficit or in maintenance while doing so, so more of a recomp process. It doesn't look like you have weight to lose, so IMO a solid lifting program combined with proper nutrition will work wonders.

ninerbuff

If you profile pic is what you look like, then you have a distorted image of what "chunky" is.
You don't really need slimming down.
As for slimming down legs that are muscular, it doesn't happen unless you stop using them. Meaning no walking, no running, no working out on them ever. Genetics dictates you shape and body type.
Take what you have an enhance it. Quit comparing yourself to others. Learn to appreciate your body.

In to say that if I was your age and single, I'd make a pass at you.

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SweatSmileRepeat

That's me!!!! It's mostly muscle as well.

geekyjock76

@OP - You are wearing baggy pants in your photo but, even then, your legs do not remotely appear "chunky" or "muscular."

@SweatSmileRep - The same goes for you. Your legs look rather thin in jeans and definitely not "chunky" as they lack the curvature that comes from quad and hamstring development.