If God gave you naturally large thighs listen up

serapi

Uh, you weren't eating at a deficit yet your weight went down from 135 lbs at 23% body fat to 127 lbs at 18% body fat?
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You're right. I went on a diet for 3 months last year (Jan to March) and then began my diet again about 5 weeks ago. During my diet phase, I was eating 1900 calories a day and lost about .75 pounds a week.

To clarify, when I first returned to the gym in 2010, I concentrated on building muscle and gained 7 pounds (142 lbs) over 12 months. Then last year 2012 (Jan to March) I began cutting and went down to 129 lbs.

I'm cutting again now (since beginning of December). Since I began my deficit again, I've lost another .25 inches on my thighs...very negligible. I've also lost 2 lbs b/c I didn't lose over Christmas. So in the last 5 weeks, I've lost 2 lbs.

Edited to correct: "Then last year 2012..." from 2011

meghan6867

God blessed me with naturally large muscular thighs... and I love them. I guess I would just rather have larger, stronger thighs than normal, weaker ones.

Personal preference I guess... I love knowing that I could crush a full-grown man with these beasties. :laugh:

serapi

Also want to add, that I lost 2 inches in my thighs not on a deficit from September to December when I cut out lower body lifting.

Sarauk2sf

thanks for your posting. Makes sense, and I will consider your advice when exercising.

Hopefully not the OP's advice as it is terrible advice.

See? This is why we argue with posts like this. We don't won't people taking bad advice. OP can do what she wants but we hope to prevent misinformation from spreading.

I am living proof. I have sexy long lean legs. You guys are not proving anything.

Please make your mind up. One minute you are saying you have muscular legs, the next you are saying you do not want muscular legs. You will not get muscle definition without a low body fat and some kind of resistance training. You did that and developed some muscle. You are probably maintaining that muscle.

serapi

thanks for your posting. Makes sense, and I will consider your advice when exercising.

Hopefully not the OP's advice as it is terrible advice.

See? This is why we argue with posts like this. We don't won't people taking bad advice. OP can do what she wants but we hope to prevent misinformation from spreading.

I am living proof. I have sexy long lean legs. You guys are not proving anything.

And neither are you.

yes I am. I have great legs. I am living proof that my strategy worked for me.

serapi

thanks for your posting. Makes sense, and I will consider your advice when exercising.

Hopefully not the OP's advice as it is terrible advice.

See? This is why we argue with posts like this. We don't won't people taking bad advice. OP can do what she wants but we hope to prevent misinformation from spreading.

I am living proof. I have sexy long lean legs. You guys are not proving anything.

Please make your mind up. One minute you are saying you have muscular legs, the next you are saying you do not want muscular legs. You will not get muscle definition without a low body fat and some kind of resistance training. You did that and developed some muscle. You are probably maintaining that muscle.

I love my svelt sexy lean and toned legs. Is that better?

Yes, perhaps I am maintaining muscle.

Sarauk2sf

hmmm. I think normally i'd jump in and say that weighlifting don't make you bulky. But i have noticed my flat bum is now deliciously round thanks to squats and DL's.

I still think i'd rather have muscular legs with no body fat than have skinny-fat legs.

But that's just me.

I don't have skinny legs. They are gorgeous and muscular. 20 inch thighs...sexy...

Well..why not show us. Put up some picts of those legs....AFTER you take a break and learn not to take things so personally and start calling those with opposing views names...okay...good

hey, when people are rude to me, I will defend myself as I respect myself ok?

I gave you my stats. I don't want to post pics of myself on the internet for privacy reasons.

34B - 26 - 36
20 inch thighs
5'8"
mesomorph build with a bit of ecto.

You can picture it.

Why do you keep saying you are a meso? From a frame' perspective - you are ecto based on those stats.

Nope...my dominant is meso. I have a body frame very similar (in appearance) to Jennifer Aniston. I am not as hot as her though

I still do not understand why you keep saying that. Also, as I said before, somatotypes are basically a myth where it comes to muscle gains. 90% of the population fall within a small range of ability to gain muscle. If you are an outlier, that is fine, but what works for you will not work for the vast majority of the people on this site.

Sarauk2sf

thanks for your posting. Makes sense, and I will consider your advice when exercising.

Hopefully not the OP's advice as it is terrible advice.

See? This is why we argue with posts like this. We don't won't people taking bad advice. OP can do what she wants but we hope to prevent misinformation from spreading.

I am living proof. I have sexy long lean legs. You guys are not proving anything.

Please make your mind up. One minute you are saying you have muscular legs, the next you are saying you do not want muscular legs. You will not get muscle definition without a low body fat and some kind of resistance training. You did that and developed some muscle. You are probably maintaining that muscle.

I love my svelt sexy lean and toned legs. Is that better?

Yes, perhaps I am maintaining muscle.

Thank you...so why are you telling people to ditch lifting whether or not they have developed the underlying muscle?

geekyjock76

You're right. I went on a diet for 3 months last year (Jan to March) and then began my diet again about 5 weeks ago. During my diet phase, I was eating 1900 calories a day and lost about .75 pounds a week.

To clarify, when I first returned to the gym in 2010, I concentrated on building muscle and gained 7 pounds (142 lbs) over 12 months. Then last year 2012 (Jan to March) I began cutting and went down to 129 lbs.

I'm cutting again now (since beginning of December). Since I began my deficit again, I've lost another .25 inches on my thighs...very negligible. I've also lost 2 lbs b/c I didn't lose over Christmas. So in the last 5 weeks, I've lost 2 lbs.

Edited to correct: "Then last year 2012..." from 2011

In the above time frame, when did you "develop" muscle gains in your thighs which prompted your trainer to have you stop lower body strength training?

Sarauk2sf

thanks for your posting. Makes sense, and I will consider your advice when exercising.

Hopefully not the OP's advice as it is terrible advice.

See? This is why we argue with posts like this. We don't won't people taking bad advice. OP can do what she wants but we hope to prevent misinformation from spreading.

I am living proof. I have sexy long lean legs. You guys are not proving anything.

And neither are you.

yes I am. I have great legs. I am living proof that my strategy worked for me.

I am not saying you do not have nice legs that you are not happy with them - as obviously you are very much in love with your legs, but your approach is not the best approach for many women who want to get some definition and/or firm strong legs. You are not proving anything other than you used to do lower body workouts, stopped, lost more fat and are maintaining.

Sarauk2sf

thanks for your posting. Makes sense, and I will consider your advice when exercising.

Hopefully not the OP's advice as it is terrible advice.

My advice is great advice as is the heavy lifting group. It's up to your personal goals.

stop the hate and just admit that long distance runners can have nice muscular legs too without the lunges, deadlifts and squats. I am living proof.

I do elliptical 4 times a week for 40 minutes and have great legs as a result.

I am not hating anything - please point me to where I am. Your advice had nothing to do with personal goals - it was a blanket statement.

ETA: I find it ironic that you are telling me to stop hating yet you called everyone who disagreed with you jealous - who exactly is the hater?

serapi

You're right. I went on a diet for 3 months last year (Jan to March) and then began my diet again about 5 weeks ago. During my diet phase, I was eating 1900 calories a day and lost about .75 pounds a week.

To clarify, when I first returned to the gym in 2010, I concentrated on building muscle and gained 7 pounds (142 lbs) over 12 months. Then last year 2012 (Jan to March) I began cutting and went down to 129 lbs.

I'm cutting again now (since beginning of December). Since I began my deficit again, I've lost another .25 inches on my thighs...very negligible. I've also lost 2 lbs b/c I didn't lose over Christmas. So in the last 5 weeks, I've lost 2 lbs.

Edited to correct: "Then last year 2012..." from 2011

In the above time frame, when did you "develop" muscle gains in your thighs which prompted your trainer to have you stop lower body strength training?

I grew muscle all over in 2011 during my muscle building efforts. In 2012 after my weight loss, my thighs still looked disproportionate to me. I continued with the lunges, deadlifts and squats. After an hour long verbal consultation (he's awesome) my trainer told me that not all women want overly muscular legs and to lay off on the leg exercises and see what I think. I lost 2 inches on each thigh. I was much happier. My thighs are still very firm and my legs look great.

He told me that I have achieved a great over-all fitness level and look and to just keep doing what I'm doing to maintain.

I am very happy with my fitness achievements now.

serapi

thanks for your posting. Makes sense, and I will consider your advice when exercising.

Hopefully not the OP's advice as it is terrible advice.

My advice is great advice as is the heavy lifting group. It's up to your personal goals.

stop the hate and just admit that long distance runners can have nice muscular legs too without the lunges, deadlifts and squats. I am living proof.

I do elliptical 4 times a week for 40 minutes and have great legs as a result.

I am not hating anything - please point me to where I am. Your advice had nothing to do with personal goals - it was a blanket statement.

ETA: I find it ironic that you are telling me to stop hating yet you called everyone who disagreed with you jealous - who exactly is the hater?

no hate here

nack_23

This is all personal preference. I disagree with your statements in regards to ditching lower body strength training.

You should not give out bad advice! And this....this is bad advice!

Oh, FYI- the elliptical is NOT weight lifting.

I agree with this hottie

serapi

thanks for your posting. Makes sense, and I will consider your advice when exercising.

Hopefully not the OP's advice as it is terrible advice.

See? This is why we argue with posts like this. We don't won't people taking bad advice. OP can do what she wants but we hope to prevent misinformation from spreading.

I am living proof. I have sexy long lean legs. You guys are not proving anything.

And neither are you.

yes I am. I have great legs. I am living proof that my strategy worked for me.

I am not saying you do not have nice legs that you are not happy with them - as obviously you are very much in love with your legs, but your approach is not the best approach for many women who want to get some definition and/or firm strong legs. You are not proving anything other than you used to do lower body workouts, stopped, lost more fat and are maintaining.

for the record, your tone is rude and condescending. You disagree with me and I respect that...but you keep on with this tone. let it go

serapi

This is all personal preference. I disagree with your statements in regards to ditching lower body strength training.

You should not give out bad advice! And this....this is bad advice!

Oh, FYI- the elliptical is NOT weight lifting.

I agree with this hottie

good for you. I"m married anyway and I have 2 kids

Sarauk2sf

thanks for your posting. Makes sense, and I will consider your advice when exercising.

Hopefully not the OP's advice as it is terrible advice.

See? This is why we argue with posts like this. We don't won't people taking bad advice. OP can do what she wants but we hope to prevent misinformation from spreading.

I am living proof. I have sexy long lean legs. You guys are not proving anything.

And neither are you.

yes I am. I have great legs. I am living proof that my strategy worked for me.

I am not saying you do not have nice legs that you are not happy with them - as obviously you are very much in love with your legs, but your approach is not the best approach for many women who want to get some definition and/or firm strong legs. You are not proving anything other than you used to do lower body workouts, stopped, lost more fat and are maintaining.

for the record, your tone is rude and condescending. You disagree with me and I respect that...but you keep on with this tone. let it go

There is no tone - you are imagining things or making drama where there is none.

serapi

thanks for your posting. Makes sense, and I will consider your advice when exercising.

Hopefully not the OP's advice as it is terrible advice.

See? This is why we argue with posts like this. We don't won't people taking bad advice. OP can do what she wants but we hope to prevent misinformation from spreading.

I am living proof. I have sexy long lean legs. You guys are not proving anything.

Please make your mind up. One minute you are saying you have muscular legs, the next you are saying you do not want muscular legs. You will not get muscle definition without a low body fat and some kind of resistance training. You did that and developed some muscle. You are probably maintaining that muscle.

I love my svelt sexy lean and toned legs. Is that better?

Yes, perhaps I am maintaining muscle.

Thank you...so why are you telling people to ditch lifting whether or not they have developed the underlying muscle?

I am telling people what worked for me.

serapi

thanks for your posting. Makes sense, and I will consider your advice when exercising.

Hopefully not the OP's advice as it is terrible advice.

See? This is why we argue with posts like this. We don't won't people taking bad advice. OP can do what she wants but we hope to prevent misinformation from spreading.

I am living proof. I have sexy long lean legs. You guys are not proving anything.

you arent either.

I believe my legs look long and lean and i lift heavy.

your legs are beautiful

nack_23

This is all personal preference. I disagree with your statements in regards to ditching lower body strength training.

You should not give out bad advice! And this....this is bad advice!

Oh, FYI- the elliptical is NOT weight lifting.

I agree with this hottie

good for you. I"m married anyway and I have 2 kids

RINGS DONT PLUG HOLES, just sayin

serapi

This is all personal preference. I disagree with your statements in regards to ditching lower body strength training.

You should not give out bad advice! And this....this is bad advice!

Oh, FYI- the elliptical is NOT weight lifting.

I agree with this hottie

good for you. I"m married anyway and I have 2 kids

RINGS DONT PLUG HOLES, just sayin

sorry? I'm not sure I got the humor in that and if I did, I'm not sure how to react

serapi

thanks for your posting. Makes sense, and I will consider your advice when exercising.

Hopefully not the OP's advice as it is terrible advice.

See? This is why we argue with posts like this. We don't won't people taking bad advice. OP can do what she wants but we hope to prevent misinformation from spreading.

I am living proof. I have sexy long lean legs. You guys are not proving anything.

And neither are you.

yes I am. I have great legs. I am living proof that my strategy worked for me.

I am not saying you do not have nice legs that you are not happy with them - as obviously you are very much in love with your legs, but your approach is not the best approach for many women who want to get some definition and/or firm strong legs. You are not proving anything other than you used to do lower body workouts, stopped, lost more fat and are maintaining.

for the record, your tone is rude and condescending. You disagree with me and I respect that...but you keep on with this tone. let it go

There is no tone - you are imagining things or making drama where there is none.

well all righty then!

nack_23

This is all personal preference. I disagree with your statements in regards to ditching lower body strength training.

You should not give out bad advice! And this....this is bad advice!

Oh, FYI- the elliptical is NOT weight lifting.

I agree with this hottie

good for you. I"m married anyway and I have 2 kids

RINGS DONT PLUG HOLES, just sayin

sorry? I'm not sure I got the humor in that and if I did, I'm not sure how to react

lol

Sarauk2sf

For anybody actually following. Strength training the lower legs will not bulk them up, especially at a deficit. Doing compound lifts, especially ones that focus on the lower body, has a very good metabolic impact and will help maintain LBM as you lose body fat. It also will help gain strength and has a bunch of other benefits, including with regard to bone density, which is a very important consideration, especially for women.

micheleld73

Serapi and Sarauk2sf please have your personal disagreement in a private forum (i.e the messaging system they set up for MFP members) Thanks for your consideration!!

DCpaleochick

I remember it as if it were only yesterday... I was in Heaven waiting in the Thigh Gap line, which was as long as the line for the ladies room on nickel beer night and I really just wanted to get the being born part over already so I said, "Screw it, I'm moving over to Thicker Thighs and Big Booty... it was a ghost town over there and God was like, "Here you go. You'll thank me later." He was so right, that God! I call his name sometimes when I'm busy enjoying them.
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This was funny ^^^^ well said babes.

geekyjock76

You're right. I went on a diet for 3 months last year (Jan to March) and then began my diet again about 5 weeks ago. During my diet phase, I was eating 1900 calories a day and lost about .75 pounds a week.

To clarify, when I first returned to the gym in 2010, I concentrated on building muscle and gained 7 pounds (142 lbs) over 12 months. Then last year 2012 (Jan to March) I began cutting and went down to 129 lbs.

I'm cutting again now (since beginning of December). Since I began my deficit again, I've lost another .25 inches on my thighs...very negligible. I've also lost 2 lbs b/c I didn't lose over Christmas. So in the last 5 weeks, I've lost 2 lbs.

Edited to correct: "Then last year 2012..." from 2011

In the above time frame, when did you "develop" muscle gains in your thighs which prompted your trainer to have you stop lower body strength training?

I grew muscle all over in 2011 during my muscle building efforts. In 2012 after my weight loss, my thighs still looked disproportionate to me. I continued with the lunges, deadlifts and squats. After an hour long verbal consultation (he's awesome) my trainer told me that not all women want overly muscular legs and to lay off on the leg exercises and see what I think. I lost 2 inches on each thigh. I was much happier. My thighs are still very firm and my legs look great.

He told me that I have achieved a great over-all fitness level and look and to just keep doing what I'm doing to maintain.

I am very happy with my fitness achievements now.

Not to be overly picky about your timeline, but you gained 7 lbs between Jan 2010, when you returned to the gym, up to Jan 2011 (twelve months). Then you went on to edit and state you began cutting Jan 2011. So if you "grew muscle all over", it was in 2010, not 2011 since you edited that you began cutting during this time. Thus, from Jan 2011 to now, you have either been in a deficit or maintaining from the above statement.

aproc

Have you checked your trainer's credentials? I saw where you said he has a degree in Kinesiology but is he certified in training? Through a legit place? Just because he graduated doesn't mean he was an awesome student there.... I'm just about done with my degree but I would never suggest anybody stop working a body part with weights all together...
I understand if you don't want muscular legs, but telling women that if they have big thighs in general to lay off the weights isn't cool... The odds are that you were seeing the fat which is something that can be fixed through diet or adding in cardio in addition to weights. Now...if you are some genetic miracle.....don't give this advice out to all the normal women. XP

PikaKnight

Serapi and Sarauk2sf please have your personal disagreement in a private forum (i.e the messaging system they set up for MFP members) Thanks for your consideration!!

I don't see anything personal from Saruak....the OP....she has said a few personal frustrations, but overall, don't think this is a cat fight aiming for their personal lives..and the point of a forum is to voice opinions - including disagreements. Not just to say.."Good job" and "Yes, I agree..you are so great"

supplemama

For anybody actually following. Strength training the lower legs will not bulk them up, especially at a deficit. Doing compound lifts, especially ones that focus on the lower body, has a very good metabolic impact and will help maintain LBM as you lose body fat. It also will help gain strength and has a bunch of other benefits, including with regard to bone density, which is a very important consideration, especially for women.

Especially for older women. If you are over 40+ and you want to be upright, mobile, and able to get right back up after a fall instead of breaking a hip when you're 80+, you'd better start lifting with your legs now. Lifting not only helps your muscle strength; it also helps you build bone density. I for one don't want to have to use a walker and/or be all bent over when I'm elderly, and I don't want be frail with low density bones that break easily. I plan to be like Ernestine Shepherd when I'm an old woman! Google her if you want to be inspired!

Don't be afraid to do strength training for your legs, ladies! It can only help you