Thinner thighs?

michz

I am a bottom heavy girl. I'm running into that issue that my jeans are one size for my stomach but another size for my butt and thighs and of course they don't match.

Any ideas of whys to trim inches from my butt and thighs?

Peanutmanda

Bump, butt/thighs are a size 13 but my waist is a size 9... I really hope someone has some good answers lol.

kalmark

I m in the same boat as you need some adive too?

kalmark

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Goal_Seeker_1988

Have you tried the brazil butt lift? How bout running? Do you go to the gym? There are alot of different exercises you can do for your lower body. Best of luck.

GemmieNoWobbles

ditto... same problem here!!

Neliel

I actually saw some 'ghetto' jeans in a shop window. They come right in above the bum and are quite big for the bum and thighs. WIN.

Sarahr73

I have always had that problem. No matter how much I work on my thighs and butt they are always bigger. I say if you are natural bottom heavy, you should take pride in your big booty. Even though I didn't always like my big booty, I got compliments on it from just about every guy I dated. Just try to tone them up and they will probably get a slimmer but you might have to just accept and love your body for what it is. For toning of those areas, I use a dvd by Kim Kardashian called Fit in Your Jeans by Friday. It's a bunch of squats and lunges, it really works out that area and I always feel better about my booty after I do the dvd.

HeatherMarie1174

I have always had this problem and would LOVE to hear suggestions. Ah, curse of the "junk in the trunk" ... story of my life. :laugh:

AllyS7

Running has really helped me in this department. Now that my waist is manageable my legs are starting to dwindle down.

butterfly0126

I have the same problem but what i have found to work is walking and squats!! I have noticed a huge difference in my hips and/or saddle bag area and my butt has gone down 31/2 inches and that is with a 20 lbs loss in 2 months. Good luck!!!

Jlln_G1011

I second the Kim Kardashian DVD - it's great!

swissmardi

It's my problem area as well, although with age my waist has caught up... (sigh) What helps me the most are squats as well as doing a step routine of 2 steps at a time to work the upper area of the leg. Also, maybe the best and most fun, walking up hill (both forwards and backwards). This exercise was given to me by a coach I had a couple of years ago. It really forms the thigh muscles...

DianeAuger

Me too! Try just any exercise that will tone your legs. I lay on my back with 5lb ankle weights and do leg lifts, butterflies along with walking. Good luck!

kimmerroze

Weight training and weight strengthening is the quickest way to shave inches... I have the same issue... I didn't realize that kim kardashian had a video, but she too is a bootylicious lady... i may just have to pick it up! my husband will get a kick out of me working out with kim! haha
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Domestica

"Spot reduction" is an old myth in the exercise world and most trainers admit that it's just not legit. Yes, you can focus attention on one muscle group if you want to make other groups appear smaller but it's impossible to tell your body WHERE to burn fat from. Your best bet is to just keep working hard, eat clean, burn those calories, and eventually, your body will have no where else to burn fat so it will focus all it's attention on your trouble spots. Worked for me!

JulieF11

You can't lose permanent weight in just one area without liposuction, but you can wear those sweat wrap garments, or herbal wraps that make you sweat and you will lost inches off those areas for short term... But it all shrinks when you lose weight, and all body types look significantly better when at an ideal weight. Don't stress over one area... Not to mention that a lot of men like a big booty!

Tami71

I have learned to suck it up and get a great tailor for the waist while I continue to work out.

SueInAz

I am down nearly 10 pounds and my thighs haven't budged yet. They will, but it's frustrating while my waist gets even smaller so my pants actually fit WORSE.

One bright spot in the clothing world I have found are Eddie Bauer Curvy jeans. They are made one size smaller in the waist than in the hips! The best fitting jeans I have ever, ever found for my shape. A bit pricey at around $60-70 (but well worth it IMHO) but you can find them on sale from time to time for around $25-30. They are also very good quality.

Eddie Bauer also has a fit called "Blakely" in their trousers and pants that is cut the same. I've gotten to the point where that's the only place I buy pants anymore.

http://www.eddiebauer.com/EB/Women/Jeans/Womens-Curvy-Fit-Jeans-Denim/index.cat

ladybg81

You need to try different styles. Some are made fort those types of body shapes. I will try on 100 pairs of pants to find the right ones that fit my waist right and my thighs right. The only thing I found to truly work is losing weight all over and cardio/ toning exercises. I am beginning to think that the only thing that will actually get my thighs totally lean is lipo but I really do not want to have to go that route.

123456654321

Sorry hon. Sadly fat goes from where it wants to go when it wants to go. Keep up the work and eventually they will start to shrink. Even when you are at your goal your thighs may always be a larger size then your waist. There are brands that cater to shapes like this, you just have to do some research.

Good luck!

writtenINthestars

"Spot reduction" is an old myth in the exercise world and most trainers admit that it's just not legit. Yes, you can focus attention on one muscle group if you want to make other groups appear smaller but it's impossible to tell your body WHERE to burn fat from. Your best bet is to just keep working hard, eat clean, burn those calories, and eventually, your body will have no where else to burn fat so it will focus all it's attention on your trouble spots. Worked for me!

I have to agree with this. Your body chemistry may just be that you have thickness in your thighs...or butt...or wherever. Keep up the hard work and eventually you're body will even out.

Until then, always remember that mostly any piece of clothing can be altered..

VickiMitkins

Same problem here. I have had the problem my entire life even when I ran highschool track and was at the weight all the experts said I should be at. Now I am heavier and still have a hard time getting a good fit. I find that curvy fit pants do fit me better, no matter what weight or size (wish they had been around 30 years ago). Anne Taylor has some nice ones. On sale, the price is pretty good. I also like them with a modern waist location at or around the belly button rather than at the true waist.

callipygianchronicle

I am a big booty girl, with serious thighs. It is the first place I gain weight, and the last place I lose. My waist is 36.5 and my hips are 48.25. If you are plus sized, I highly recommend Lane Bryant's Right Fit line. I wore Blue, and the fit was perfect. But any pant that sits below your natural waist and has a curved waistband (higher in back than in front) is going to give you the most forgiving and comfortable fit. do not buy anything that tapers toward the ankle (i.e. those hideous skinny jeans). This will only emphasize the largeness of your rear and thighs, and more than likely will not fit properly in the first place.

As for reducing, know that you will have to be patient. You have to lose the fat from all over your body. Your body is probably prone to holding onto extra fat in the thighs (like mine is) and that means it will be one of the last places you see significant change. You can definitely increase the muscle tone by strength training, doing stair treadmill, or walking hills/stairs. However, until the fat is gone, you will not *see* a huge difference, but the measurements will gradually be going down.

TwiFan5

Hm I have big thighs but a small butt so I am going to start trying to tone them and my stomach.

DixieDarlin1987

Strength training and CARDIO!!! I am also bottom heavy and for the first time ever, they are getting thinner...or should I say leaner? I didn't think I'd ever see the day and I'm still convinced that my thighs never be skinny...but SKINNIER works for me! My trick has been to continue losing weight by doing tons of intense cardio and several days a week I do TONS of squats and lunges with light weights. The light weights don't really allow you to build muscle (because us bottom heavy girls don't want anymore size) but it tones and gives the long lean look. But the most essential part for me has been the cardio and continuing to lose weight. I reached my goal weight recently and since my thighs were still large and you can't spot reduce fat, I decided to continue losing until I am happy with my legs...just a little bit more!

St33787

Interval Training! It's amazing for shaping your thighs!

MissConfidence

Aside from exercise (which is the right thing to do), I sometimes wear a shaping suit - it's not really a suit, it's like biker shorts that are tight and hold things in when I want to wear something a little tight or whatnot. It's something that takes care of the look when you are out wearing clothes, but obviously, like everyone said, actually taking care of large thighs will happen with exercise. Squats squats squats and cardio should do it (here's to hoping, at least!)

michz

Thank you! This is quite helpful!

michz

Awesome! Thank you! This feels like some good honest answers! Thank you!

stephanielynn76

So of course you cannot spot reduce... and when you lose weight and inches you lose it everywhere at the same time. HOWEVER... I swear by my daily habit of doing calisthenics on the step mill (rotating stairs) machine. I usually do 20-35 min each time. I spend 5 minutes going up sideways to the left and then to the right... then at least 15min (sometimes more) walking up every other step. I also do HIIT on the step mill regularly. If you go to my blog link in my signature I posted a before/after of my bum/thighs.... HUGE difference!