Best way to slim my calfs?

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  • schondell
    schondell Posts: 556 Member
    Lose overall body fat, try on the boots once you hit your goal weight :)
  • moffie88
    moffie88 Posts: 1 Member
    I have the same boot-finding issue as well. On the bright side, whereas my calves were pudgy before, they're quite muscular now - all the running I've been doing!

    This year, for winter, I ordered a pair of custom boots from http://www.duoboots.com and seriously, they were worth every penny. Any ladies who want amazing boots that will definitely fit and last ages, take a look.
  • RedHeadDevotchka
    RedHeadDevotchka Posts: 1,394 Member
    You're stuck with them. Learn to love them.
    How big are we talking? 17, 18, 25 inches?
  • Enigmatica
    Enigmatica Posts: 879 Member
    When I was a teen I'd have to sleep with my calves wrapped tight in Ace bandages in order to get my English riding boots on for shows. I had huge calves all my life until a couple of years ago but I don't know if they've slimmed down from all the walking and jogging I've been doing or because of the hormonal changes that come along with turning 50. I finally have the nice lean legs I always wanted. Now where'd my boobs go???
  • Tamika_84
    Tamika_84 Posts: 55 Member
    I have this problem too! Sucks to hear that I may still have the problem once the excess weight is gone.
  • MissingMyOldSelf
    MissingMyOldSelf Posts: 689 Member
    I'm in this club, too!! I have a pair that I got at Kohl's probably around 9 years ago that are stretchy top and I seriously dread the day I have to get rid of them.

    I found a good pair that actually come up to mid shin from Target for $30, and Dots had a pair for $20 that I love to wear with skinny jeans.

    I went to Famous Footwear and wanted to scream at Santana's "wide calf" boots. I seriously worked up a sweat just trying on those *kitten*, and they wouldn't even come up past my ankles. Wide calf my *kitten*.........

    Unfortunately, the more costly places like Avenue, Lane Bryant, etc have the boots... but they're like $80. :(
  • banks89202
    banks89202 Posts: 270
    I just posted about this yesterday, all the black friday boot sales and my 17 inch muscular calves were a no go!
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    I consider my calves to be large at 13.5 or so inches, they look large to me anyway, since my thighs are 19.
    I am fairly sure I am digging my own grave though by doing the stair climber, elliptical and stationary on higher interval training settings, meaning a lot of hard leg work. :/
  • Swimgoddess
    Swimgoddess Posts: 711 Member
    LOL, can I have some? Mine are about 15", I don't wear boots much, but with 24" thighs (at the widest), I feel like I'm teetering on a pair of isosceles triangles

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