I never lose weight in my legs

lovelight30
lovelight30 Posts: 30
in Health and Weight Loss
I've lost weight before in my life. One summer I lost 30 pounds, but none of it came off of my legs. I would do running, elliptical, and weights for my legs. The only thing that happened was that the fat turned into muscle. Which is fine, but I want smaller legs. And they never seem to get smaller. They always stay the same size.

What am I doing wrong?

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  • sunflowerhippi
    sunflowerhippi Posts: 1,099 Member
    Posting to keep track of this thread as I would love info on this as well. :)
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    Blame genetics. Some people have scrawny legs, some have big legs, some are in between. Some things we can't change through weight loss. I am pear shaped and no matter how skinny I am, I will ALWAYS have a butt and hips. I did as a scrawny teenager, I did when I was overweight, and I do now I am a "normal" weight.
  • lovelight30
    lovelight30 Posts: 30
    Blame genetics. Some people have scrawny legs, some have big legs, some are in between. Some things we can't change through weight loss. I am pear shaped and no matter how skinny I am, I will ALWAYS have a butt and hips. I did as a scrawny teenager, I did when I was overweight, and I do now I am a "normal" weight.

    UGH SERIOUSLY?! That's going to SUCK if I'm stuck a size 14 jeans
  • _Peacebone_
    _Peacebone_ Posts: 229 Member
    I've weighed as little as 100lbs, and I still had big legs and a big booty for my frame. It's genetics!

    It could be worse! Big thighs or a pot-belly? I'll take the big thighs :wink:
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    The only thing that happened was that the fat turned into muscle.

    No it didn't.
    What am I doing wrong?

    You picked the wrong parents.
  • R0asted
    R0asted Posts: 83 Member
    The only thing that happened was that the fat turned into muscle.

    No it didn't.

    This. That's physiologically impossible.

    Also you're NOT stuck at size 14......just means you have to loose more weight. Keep dieting and doing cardio.
  • Firefox7275
    Firefox7275 Posts: 2,040 Member
    I've lost weight before in my life. One summer I lost 30 pounds, but none of it came off of my legs. I would do running, elliptical, and weights for my legs. The only thing that happened was that the fat turned into muscle. Which is fine, but I want smaller legs. And they never seem to get smaller. They always stay the same size.

    What am I doing wrong?

    How low was your body fat then? You may have to get quite lean before you start seeing a difference. Fat cannot turn to muscle you must have lost fat and gained muscle (including glycogen fuel and water) so clearly you have the ability to drop fat on your leg area. Try not doing intense weights, just some resistance on the elliptical and hills on the treadmill - basically internal training - maybe some walking lunges or a little plyometrics. Having said that I do agree there is a major genetic/ hormonal component to your body shape.

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