Fat Legs, Bum and hips....help!

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  • casy84
    casy84 Posts: 290 Member
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    I'm having the same problem and my attempt at fixing it was to lose more weight. Of course that failed because I am now really tiny on top + bye-bye boobs and the bottom is still way larger comparing to the rest. My next attempt will include working out to get rid of the skinny-far look and doing my best to embrace my pear shape. I doubt I'll ever be 100% happy with my body, but I would like to make it look as good as this shape allows it to be.
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
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    I have lost alot of inches from my body all over, but the thighs seem to be the last to go.(16 inches off waist yet 4 inches off each thigh) There are classes at the gym that I go to and one of the best exercises that I found to tone the inner thigh is a variation of the mountain climber on this site it is #4....that and a lot of squats and lunges.

    http://www.bloomtofit.com/8-wicked-mountain-climber-variations

    These are good sites as well that offer workouts for firming up your butt-

    www.zuzkalight.com

    bodyrock.tv

    I wanted to try body rock, but couldn't get past the porn star filming style :noway: :laugh:
  • HypersonicFitNess
    HypersonicFitNess Posts: 1,219 Member
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    It will be the last to come off...but don't give up....it WILL come off. Just persevere. Continue eating at a deficit, do cardio and lots of weight training. You will tone the muscles and the more muscle you have the more calories you burn just existing, so you are going to look better and burn more.
  • Elegra2006
    Elegra2006 Posts: 144 Member
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    Got exactly the same problem but instead of getting frustrated, I embrace my big thighs and behind! You'll find they are very useful for squats and lunges as previous posters have said.

    You might not lose bulk but you would definitely tone up by focussing on deep squats, low lunges, step-ups, fast-twitch stuff like jumping onto a step/bench. Use your strength, run up hills, do squatting star-jumps etc etc.

    You might never get slender in that area but you can get rid of any excess wobble.
  • mfpcopine
    mfpcopine Posts: 3,093 Member
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    Body fat loss. Be careful about direct resistance weight work on the areas that concern you. Upper body weight exercises and HIIT.

    Be realistic.
  • jaycee76
    jaycee76 Posts: 325 Member
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    If you don't have time to commit then you will see no change. Weight loss takes dedication and a commitment to hard work and self control.

    Also you can't spot reduce. You can workout those muscle groups to increase lean body and reshape it, but you can't just eat less ad lose only from your legs, hips ad bum. I wish it worked that way but it doesn't. Your body will decide where it loses weight from and my problem area is my stomach and thighs. They key is getting your overall body fat percentage down to lose weight everywhere. Unfortunately our worst area is usually the last to go and the first place we gain.
    Well I am certainly committed because I have lost weight. I am a mother of two busy kids and a business to run so time is of the essence. I think that things can be done when you only have short amounts of time here and there and they are the things I was basically asking for tips on.
    If I have to spend every spare second working out to shape up a little, then I would rather enjoy my family and have a few bits that are a bit wobbly!
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
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    Body fat loss. Be careful about direct resistance weight work on the areas that concern you. Upper body weight exercises and HIIT.

    Be realistic.

    Please, please ignore this.

    Lift heavy + cardio + calorie deficit = fat loss and you'll get there in the end.

    Squats and lunges will make your rear look rounder and perkier, ignoring those areas may lead to this:

    open-uri20120728-490-4h4huu?1362426911

    :laugh: extreme example but still.

    The best lifting (for beginners) is a full body routine 2-3 x a week :drinker:
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
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    If you don't have time to commit then you will see no change. Weight loss takes dedication and a commitment to hard work and self control.

    Also you can't spot reduce. You can workout those muscle groups to increase lean body and reshape it, but you can't just eat less ad lose only from your legs, hips ad bum. I wish it worked that way but it doesn't. Your body will decide where it loses weight from and my problem area is my stomach and thighs. They key is getting your overall body fat percentage down to lose weight everywhere. Unfortunately our worst area is usually the last to go and the first place we gain.
    Well I am certainly committed because I have lost weight. I am a mother of two busy kids and a business to run so time is of the essence. I think that things can be done when you only have short amounts of time here and there and they are the things I was basically asking for tips on.
    If I have to spend every spare second working out to shape up a little, then I would rather enjoy my family and have a few bits that are a bit wobbly!

    You can do a weights routine in about 30 mins 3 x a week and see results - I am. You don't have to spend every second working out - and you're already halfway there as you want to work out.

    And as for self control, well - I have days when I eat too much, but I just let them go and move on. You sound very busy - so find something you enjoy to do, that always makes it easier to fit in.

    Good luck :drinker:
  • fitbum19
    fitbum19 Posts: 198 Member
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    Squats and lunges, all different kinds. They are my best friend, as I was pretty big in that region, too

    dont be afraid of using weight if you can either. Muscle burns fat :-)
  • micheleb15
    micheleb15 Posts: 1,418 Member
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    Body fat loss. Be careful about direct resistance weight work on the areas that concern you. Upper body weight exercises and HIIT.

    Be realistic.

    Please, please ignore this.

    Lift heavy + cardio + calorie deficit = fat loss and you'll get there in the end.

    Squats and lunges will make your rear look rounder and perkier, ignoring those areas may lead to this:

    open-uri20120728-490-4h4huu?1362426911

    :laugh: extreme example but still.

    The best lifting (for beginners) is a full body routine 2-3 x a week :drinker:

    I always hate seeing this picture. I get the point, but I have read that this was a marine that was injured and just able to start working out his legs again. Don't know if it's true, but it bothers me.
  • jaycee76
    jaycee76 Posts: 325 Member
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    Squats and lunges, all different kinds. They are my best friend, as I was pretty big in that region, too

    dont be afraid of using weight if you can either. Muscle burns fat :-)

    I have not got the time/money/babysitters to join the gym, so are there any DVDs or anything online that I can follow that concentrate on squats etc?
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
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    I always hate seeing this picture. I get the point, but I have read that this was a marine that was injured and just able to start working out his legs again. Don't know if it's true, but it bothers me.

    Crap really - I hope that's not true. :ohwell:
  • Iron_Feline
    Iron_Feline Posts: 10,750 Member
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    Squats and lunges, all different kinds. They are my best friend, as I was pretty big in that region, too

    dont be afraid of using weight if you can either. Muscle burns fat :-)

    I have not got the time/money/babysitters to join the gym, so are there any DVDs or anything online that I can follow that concentrate on squats etc?

    I think there is a good book or app using your bodyweight as resistant. I think it's called you are your own gym.
  • micheleb15
    micheleb15 Posts: 1,418 Member
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    I always hate seeing this picture. I get the point, but I have read that this was a marine that was injured and just able to start working out his legs again. Don't know if it's true, but it bothers me.

    Crap really - I hope that's not true. :ohwell:

    I don't know if it is, but someone else pointed it out on the boards. Still gets me everytime.
  • danastiles73
    danastiles73 Posts: 6 Member
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    you can't spot reduce but squats & lunges will tighten & tone those areas.
  • jblattner14
    jblattner14 Posts: 2
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    2 way Squats, calf raises, and hamstring falls are always good for tightening up the lower body to build muscle, incorporate jump rope or running for cardio to burn the fat and that will help tone your legs and butt.
    As far as food goes: avocados and flax seed oil are a couple items that will help boost your metabolism to burn fat faster. Excess sodium, however, will cause water retention and make losing that unwanted weight harder.
    Hope I could help =)
    Good luck!
  • AmandaReimer1
    AmandaReimer1 Posts: 235 Member
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    I know it's not specific, but a popular workout video is Jillian Michaels 30 day shred. It helps people tone and lose inches, which includes the areas of your concern. It's 20 minutes all you need is 3 pound weights and a mat if your working in a hard floor. I only do it 3 times a week because that's my reality.

    I also second doing squats...you can easily fit them into your day.
  • nashai01
    nashai01 Posts: 536 Member
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    [I have not got the time/money/babysitters to join the gym, so are there any DVDs or anything online that I can follow that concentrate on squats etc?

    Look up Jari love DVD's she's great and she has some really good lower body workouts in them.

    I get them from Amazon but you can go to her website as well.
  • jaycee76
    jaycee76 Posts: 325 Member
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    [I have not got the time/money/babysitters to join the gym, so are there any DVDs or anything online that I can follow that concentrate on squats etc?

    Look up Jari love DVD's she's great and she has some really good lower body workouts in them.

    I get them from Amazon but you can go to her website as well.

    Looks like its not available in the uk :-(
  • violinkeri
    violinkeri Posts: 212
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    I always hate seeing this picture. I get the point, but I have read that this was a marine that was injured and just able to start working out his legs again. Don't know if it's true, but it bothers me.

    Crap really - I hope that's not true. :ohwell:

    I don't know if it is, but someone else pointed it out on the boards. Still gets me everytime.

    That picture wont happen to you, i guarantee it. Injured Marine possibility aside. First of all, hes probably not eating at a calorie deficit like most of us. hes probably eating at a surplus and all the things he needs to do to build muscle. i hate when people post this picture for women, too, because its nearly impossible for women to bulk up AT ALL at a deficit.

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