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Am I destined to have fat legs forever?

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  • FitEndAg_i
    FitEndAg_i Posts: 37
    how 'bout riding a bike(good ole single-speed), actually exercising on it getting the heart rate up to what's recommended for you. I did just that and have lost about 30 lbs. with a goal of 15 more, have body fat % of 11.1, if that is to be believed, just measured yesterday, so need a few more to determine accuracy. Have noticed considerable tightning of the thighs, calves and spare tire. Its a hard ride every morning but gives time to quiet the mind and open the heart ... give it a try, Great Health to You!
  • JenMull44
    JenMull44 Posts: 226 Member
    I am also cursed with the big thighs and calves. For years I dreamed of wearing cute boots that all the ladies in my office effortelessy wear on a daily basis.
    This summer I Started running three days a week and biking two. I lost 30 lbs and wouldnt you know it, I am know wearing boots and skinny jeans. It took a combination of dieting and consistant work outs for me to achieve this, not over night thing for me.

    I know own five pairs of boots and still shopping.

    Good luck to you and stick with it, one day you will go to try on a pair of boots and WALA !! they will fit.
  • Greenrun99
    Greenrun99 Posts: 2,065 Member
    dropping weight to your goal weight doesn't mean you will have the perfect body.. some people maybe goal weight but have 25% BF.. you need to get the BF% down as well.. when your within the fit or athletic range on BF% then you will see the legs you want.. Strength training will help as well as eating enough for your workouts that your doing.
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    I dont have a before picture of my legs, but I have an after.

    My thighs went from 37 inches to 22 inches.

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  • TXHunny84
    TXHunny84 Posts: 503 Member
    I dont have a before picture of my legs, but I have an after.

    My thighs went from 37 inches to 22 inches.

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    That's awesome! Way to go! :)
  • jennyfreakingwilliamson
    jennyfreakingwilliamson Posts: 1
    Do cardio. LOTTTS of cardio. Run on the treadmill and don't do hills, as it will make your legs bigger. I suggest this program:

    https://www.rebelmouse.com/visualimpactcardiorustymoore/

    It's really high intensity interval training. It's worked wonders for me and I have thunder thighs too--or used to. They're still not perfect, but they're much better. If you're not fit enough for this yet (it's very challenging) then just run or walk on the treadmill til your heart's beating hard, you're sweating, and you're flushed--that's how you can tell it's working. I've found that squats or running on hills or stair stepping or spin make my legs bulk up with muscle. It's the treadmill that just gets off the fat.
  • Hildy_J
    Hildy_J Posts: 1,050 Member
    What am I doing wrong

    Nothing. I foresee slim legs in your future... navy skinny jeans.... gorgeous heeled, leather boots... THAT is your destiny. :wink:

    People store their fat in different places, everyone has a place in their body that is last to go but it WILL go. Just keep going, it'll happen.
  • ladyc1974
    ladyc1974 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm having exactly the same issue. Flat stomach, good waist, no back fat now, but my legs! To me, they look the same as they did when I started (and what is that flab thing behind the knees all about! Gross!). Working so hard and seeing no difference can be so disheartening. However I did have a lightbulb moment recently, my legs could barely squeeze in a size 16 (UK) pair of jeans and now they fit fine in a pair of size 12 (UK) jeans so they must be going down, it's a visual thing that there is still some layers of fat to go. I've recently increased my workouts (interval training) and also got myself a bike. Cycling seems to be helping loads, I'm sure I caught a glimpse of an ankle the other day (could've been a trick of the light :smile: ). I have 15lbs to go and I believe these last pounds are going to involve a lot of hard work to hit that last area and just got to keep plugging way. I WILL wear those skinny jeans one day. Frustrating, but got to believe it'll happen.
  • karenertl
    karenertl Posts: 271 Member
    I don't have big legs, but I do have a big belly at 5'5 135lbs. But it has gotten smaller since the beginning, which im sure ur legs have too. My point is, the biggest part is normally the last place to go. So keep on going & they will get smaller! :)
    We're all built differently. Some ppls legs are bigger thn others, depending on ur genetics & body shape. But no matter Wat u can get the fat off thm & tone them up!

    I"m 5'2 and my starting weight is 135 lbs. I've lost about 15 lbs and I still have a washtub belly and thunder thighs. I know how disheartening it is to not be losing where you want to.

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