Girls with big butts/ thighs

sarahbethfit233
sarahbethfit233 Posts: 77
in Health and Weight Loss
I've been into fitness and nutrition stuff basically all my life, I work out at least 5x per week if not every day. However, I recently attended an open call and interview at a modeling agency and was told that if I worked there I would need to lose more weight on my thighs. I'm very pear shaped, so whenever I gain weight it's always in my butt and my thighs first. I wear a size 2 in jeans but I wanted to at least get to a 1 or 0 and tone up my legs and butt. Any reccomendations for diet and exercise tips? (Side note- I'm a veg)
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  • Vyshness8699
    Vyshness8699 Posts: 390 Member
    I would like to know too !!! I hate being sooo pear shaped I'm currently 141lb I want to get 125lb
  • dakotababy
    dakotababy Posts: 2,407 Member
    ....I am so jealous of you pears.
  • Brianna72994
    Brianna72994 Posts: 887
    I would also like to know!
  • NancyStree
    NancyStree Posts: 89 Member
    i would like to know too...
  • skinnyjeanzbound
    skinnyjeanzbound Posts: 3,932 Member
    I am hourglass shaped, but I lost a lot of inches on my butt and thighs from running.
  • tsikkz
    tsikkz Posts: 404 Member
    I'm also a pear! I started weightlifting heavy weights and I have noticed my butt and thighs have gotten much tighter

    Right now I squat 70lbs and DL 90. I also do split squats with 45lbs I think it really helps the butt!
  • tobejune
    tobejune Posts: 177
    I have a feeling the majority of responses will say you can't spot tone....


    That said, I think stretching and working on flexibility may help. I noticed my legs began to get slightly smaller when I started working on flexibility more. Also, all the usual butt/ thighs stuff like squats, lunges, wall sits, bridge, etc.

    here's a pic of what my daily thigh workout is... though, I made this a while ago so I do more of certain things now... lol

    o10h7o.jpg

    edit because posting a picture *NEVER* works the first time... am I right?
  • Laubsta
    Laubsta Posts: 3
    I think you should just ignore the modeling agency..

    Real answer though is fat comes off in layers. Best way to burn fat (in my opinion) is resistance training. Squats, lunges, wall balls, all with added free weights. Use HIIT cardio of course. 80 percent of your results will be from nutrition anyways and since you are a vegetarian I'm sure your diet is in check. Watch how much fruit you take in.
  • jjrichard83
    jjrichard83 Posts: 483 Member
    Women clothing sizes are dumb. "size zero".
  • tsikkz
    tsikkz Posts: 404 Member
    I have a feeling the majority of responses will say you can't spot tone....

    You cant spot reduce, but you can spot tone. The fat comes off everywhere but you can build muscle in specific parts.
  • EDesq
    EDesq Posts: 1,527 Member
    ROFLMAO!!! At Y'all!
  • MRincrediBURN
    MRincrediBURN Posts: 55
    I think you should just ignore the modeling agency..

    Real answer though is fat comes off in layers. Best way to burn fat (in my opinion) is resistance training. Squats, lunges, wall balls, all with added free weights. Use HIIT cardio of course. 80 percent of your results will be from nutrition anyways and since you are a vegetarian I'm sure your diet is in check. Watch how much fruit you take in.

    THIS!!! Great Advice..I am not a girl but this type of training has helped me and I have trained other girls get the same results..pic of results below:

    awqiqc.jpg

    Feel free to add I can give you more tips.
  • darwinwoodka
    darwinwoodka Posts: 322 Member
    I would recommend working elsewhere.
  • lacurandera1
    lacurandera1 Posts: 8,083 Member
    SQUAT. SQUAT. ADD MOAR WEIGHT. SQUAT.

    Seriously. Deadlifts are also fantastical for your hammies. See my picture for proof.
  • Yooperm35
    Yooperm35 Posts: 787 Member
    unfortunately, my thighs just got bigger from working out! My jeans got smaller in the waist, but now they are tight in the thighs. Oh well, it's better than being a big fat thigh, I guess ;)
  • sarahbethfit233
    sarahbethfit233 Posts: 77
    Yeah I do a lot of cardio, I usually run somewhere around 4 to 5 miles every other day. I eat a low carb diet as much as possible being a vegetarian. I haven't been able to do a whole lot of resistance training lately, but I did do crossift for awhile before our class got cancelled but we didn't get very far in, so I'm not sure how well crossfit type stuff works.
  • iulia_maddie
    iulia_maddie Posts: 2,780 Member
    I am surprised they told you to lose more in your thighs/butt if you are a size 2. Even by modelling standards that's small enough, i think.
    Could you look into bikini/ underwear type modelling agencies? I think they would not be as adamant about you losing more weight.
    And strength training works. Lift heavy.
  • Laubsta
    Laubsta Posts: 3
    Yeah I do a lot of cardio, I usually run somewhere around 4 to 5 miles every other day. I eat a low carb diet as much as possible being a vegetarian. I haven't been able to do a whole lot of resistance training lately, but I did do crossift for awhile before our class got cancelled but we didn't get very far in, so I'm not sure how well crossfit type stuff works.

    Instead of running do explosive plyometrics. Uses the fast twitch muscles and gives your legs/butt a great workout. Try a zig-zag diet..there are so many things you can try. Sometimes you just have to mix it up. You will plateau if you don't ever change your routine. Overall I still stick with my first answer of ignore the modeling agency.
  • CrazyC
    CrazyC Posts: 284 Member
    Have you ever tried or considered doing Callanetics?!
  • ajhugz
    ajhugz Posts: 452 Member
    I think you should just ignore the modeling agency..

    Real answer though is fat comes off in layers. Best way to burn fat (in my opinion) is resistance training. Squats, lunges, wall balls, all with added free weights. Use HIIT cardio of course. 80 percent of your results will be from nutrition anyways and since you are a vegetarian I'm sure your diet is in check. Watch how much fruit you take in.

    THIS!!! Great Advice..I am not a girl but this type of training has helped me and I have trained other girls get the same results..pic of results below:

    awqiqc.jpg

    Feel free to add I can give you more tips.

    This makes me want a gym membership so I can lift
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    I'm also a pear! I started weightlifting heavy weights and I have noticed my butt and thighs have gotten much tighter

    Right now I squat 70lbs and DL 90. I also do split squats with 45lbs I think it really helps the butt!

    I agree with this! You can't spot reduce, but you can work on the muscles in your thighs and booty and get it all nice and firm. And you can shed weight all over and trim down on your lower body as well. But, really don't worry about it. Just keep trying and find people that will work with you as you are. It's too much of a struggle and waist of time to chase after one size smaller than you are. Life is full of fluctuations. Embrace your body as it is. But, you can work on your fitness.
  • Guillotined
    Guillotined Posts: 115
    Have you always been pear shaped? If so, then you may be just genetically shaped that way. But theres also a large chance that its just your bodies favorite fat storage. From what Ive known, most women first store fat in their upper legs and hips. So this means it will also be towards the last to go away. Same for most men and belly fat. So you could just keep dropping fat until your body starts dropping the butt fat. (Again assuming its not genetics)

    My advice, though- find a different agency. Youre honestly gorgeous. If your foot is already in the door, I can't see you having a problem finding shoots. Good luck in whatever you decide. :happy:
  • xLexa
    xLexa Posts: 482 Member
    I think you should just ignore the modeling agency..

    Real answer though is fat comes off in layers. Best way to burn fat (in my opinion) is resistance training. Squats, lunges, wall balls, all with added free weights. Use HIIT cardio of course. 80 percent of your results will be from nutrition anyways and since you are a vegetarian I'm sure your diet is in check. Watch how much fruit you take in.

    THIS!!! Great Advice..I am not a girl but this type of training has helped me and I have trained other girls get the same results..pic of results below:

    awqiqc.jpg

    Feel free to add I can give you more tips.

    This makes me want a gym membership so I can lift


    This makes me want to reach through the screen and squeeze. lol Sorry, I like nice butts and I cannot lie.
  • 1234terri
    1234terri Posts: 217 Member
    Please find another job opportunity. If you are a 4, and want to become a ), you will be ill and unhealthy. ALSO< this company could be reported to the dept. of Labor for discrimination. Not legal what they said to you!
  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
    This is what is wrong with the world. Size 2 needs to get to size 0 for modeling work. Human skeletons acting as clothes hangers. *golf clap, fashion world:angry: *
  • katy_trail
    katy_trail Posts: 1,992 Member
    i've never had a gym membership

    it's not needed to lift; you can start with body weight exercises
    plyo and weights from used stores like good will and craigs list

    there are always people getting rid of gym equipment for cheap
    or getting rid of their treadmill, ellipital, whatever
    often because they are just moving and it's in good condition still

    you can't change your body shape
    again yes lifting heavy. actually heavy and challenging for YOU.
    you can also work on building the upper body muscles to balance out the body
    so along with bulgarian split squats you should do push ups and other upper body work
  • katy_trail
    katy_trail Posts: 1,992 Member
    the whole modeling rant of those girls look like my 90 lb son who is as talk as me, with slightly more chest
    yea, that's a whole other conversation
    i hope that OP finds happiness and peace with her shape
    and work that doesn't shame her for it.

    this is not intended to shame anyone considering modeling, it's just wrong for the women who aren't healthy and
    ahh forget it.
  • geekyjock76
    geekyjock76 Posts: 2,720 Member
    Just to let you know, there are some modeling agencies out there who cast girls with more realistically attainable and sustainable body types. I recommend you search for those instead.
  • dgljones
    dgljones Posts: 89
    Paging SirMixaLot, you are needed in the General Diet and Weight Loss Forum.
  • jjrichard83
    jjrichard83 Posts: 483 Member
    Please find another job opportunity. If you are a 4, and want to become a ), you will be ill and unhealthy. ALSO< this company could be reported to the dept. of Labor for discrimination. Not legal what they said to you!

    I know about the discrimination thing, but talent are usually contracted, not employees. Also hiring models are based on physical appearance alone. Of course there will be discrimination - not everyone can be a model for a reputable agency. Just as EMS people should be discriminated against if they can't lift x-amount of lbs. If you can't do the job, then there is a need for discrimination (maybe not the right word though).

    The OP is beautiful, and def should look at another place to model.

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