How do you get rid of Flabby Thighs?

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  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    Squats and lunges with weights.

    I would go with this, but you also have to be in a caloric deficit to lose the fat over the muscle.
  • HauteP1nk
    HauteP1nk Posts: 2,139 Member
    Squats. Squats. Squats.
    Weighted Squats.
    Pulsing Squats.
    One leg Squats.
    Pistol Squats.
    Sumo Squats.
    Box Squats.
    Power Squats


    Lunges. Lunges. Lunges.
    Weighted Lunges.
    Jumping Lunges.

    Speed walking.
    Biking. (biking works front of the thighs)
    Running. (Running works calves a lot, and outer thighs)
  • MzMiller1215
    MzMiller1215 Posts: 633 Member
    To build more muscle in your thighs, which will reduce the flabbiness, you need to do squats, lunges, leg curls and leg extensions. I have recently incorporated barbell/dumbbell step-ups as well. I am so glad that my thighs don't overlap each other anymore when I walk. :laugh:
  • gomezgirl76
    gomezgirl76 Posts: 13 Member
    I need help in this area too!!!! I read this post once that said:

    "As I was running...I heard a crowd cheering me on...come to find out....it was my inner thighs clapping together!!!" OMG!!!!:laugh:

    Im doing squats...lunges....stairs.....trying it all!!!!!!
  • jeni27
    jeni27 Posts: 17
    On YouTube there is a videa called pop Pilates inner thigh insanity iv only done it a few times but a girl on my freinds list said that her thighs got an inch smaller in 2 weeks so it worth a bash
  • Emilit_uk
    Emilit_uk Posts: 87
    Run, run run, Pilates to make legs look longer and leaner, and plenty of squats and lunges. I used to hate my legs because I thought my thighs were bulky, but since I started running I love that they're not skinny because I have muscle there and it makes them stronger and faster. You might never be able to make your legs super slim, but you can definately work on what you have to create something even better than that!
  • Julzanne72
    Julzanne72 Posts: 468 Member
    No such thing as spot reduction.
    Just get regular exercise (Cardio + Resistance training), watch calories and keep your Fat/Carbs/Protein at respective levels.

    Thank you...all takes time, I notice that the place that needs the most work is the last place to change....but i know with perserverance I will be able to change my ENTIRE BODY, not just certain areas!
  • Funshinerika
    Funshinerika Posts: 37
    Thighs have always been my trouble area. It's strange that my stomach will be the first to go down with my weight but hips and thighs hold on to my fat for dear life! I've lost weight before but I swear my legs are much firmer now than they were a couple years ago at about the same weight.
    I've noticed a huge difference since doing zumba regularly (my instructor uses hips and legs A LOT more than others I've been to), using the gazelle edge trainer http://www.target.com/p/Tony-Little-Gazelle-Edge-Fitness-System/-/A-522592
    PLUS bicycling and walking.
    I did complete Jillian Michaels 30 day shred the beginning of the year as well.

    For the most part, I agree with the replies on here so far. Lunges, squats, etc. Whatever you can do to build some muscle. My legs got larger at first but now they are slimming down better than ever before!
    GOOD LUCK! :)
  • Skinny_Jeans_Soon
    Skinny_Jeans_Soon Posts: 326 Member
    Over the last 7 months I lost a total of 16 inches in my thighs (8 in each thigh). My thighs started out at 28 inches each and are now 20 inches each! They started out at the size of my waist now (ewww). I hated them and never wore shorts. Now I proudly wear shorts and have extra room in my thighs when I wear my dress pants which never happened before. The only downside to smaller thighs is you lose everything you put in your lap. I always set stuff in my lap, phone keys etc and now it falls thru..haha!!

    What I did is below - it may not work for everyone but it worked for me!! I hope this helps.

    1. Eat clean, stay away from anything processed. I cook from scratch and eat a ton of fruits and veges.
    2. Weighted lunges and weighted squats - alot of them and then more.
    3. 200 Squat app on my Iphone (daily) - these aren't weighted but it is a fun app to do in your 15 minute breaks at work
    4. Run, Run and Run some more (3-4x per week) - started with C25K and now do run/jog intervals on the treadmill to increase my speed - first 5k tomorrow..woot woot!!
    5. Lift weights 3x per week
    6. Eliminate soda and fast food (I know this falls in line item 1. but wanted to list it also since it was a huge player in my loss).
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    You get rid of flabby everything the same way. You can't spot burn. Just overall keep active and remain in a calorie deficit.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,029 Member
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  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Calorie deficit and heavy weight lifting.

    My thighs still aren't thin but they look a hell of a lot better with muscles under the fat than they did with just fat. You can see the muscle when I move even though it doesn't show up well in pictures.
  • JazyVale
    JazyVale Posts: 27
    Yes I have the same problem also and I been working out for a
    Year and a half and I steel have this flabby thighs ugh
    I did 30 day shred and I was feeling better but I have to keep
    Working on that. I think 30 day shred cardio max is a great DVD to start
    Toning other then lossing 2! Good luck to all us that have this little problem
    Plus all this girl give you lots of good tips and I will put some
    In practice as well thanks ;)
  • brismom070897
    brismom070897 Posts: 178 Member
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  • missm1969
    missm1969 Posts: 13 Member
    Just wondering, how did you get on? Did you get the results you wanted?? If so, how? I have the same prob :)
  • missm1969
    missm1969 Posts: 13 Member
    I thought the Jillian Michaels 30 day Shred DVD was only available in the USA....I have just checked it out on Amazon and found I can get it in the UK......brilliant....I'll order it and give it a go....I've got 49 days before my hols....so fingers crossed I might even get in a bikini yet!!!! LOL! Thanks for the recommendation.
    Just wondering, how did you get on? Did you get the results you wanted?? If so, how? I have the same prob :)
  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
    Mine looked good when I waited tables... speed walking while carrying things? I don't want to wait tables again, but I would like those legs back...

    I hear you. I waited tables and bartended for years when I was in school. I had a blast and made many lifelong friends, but I don't ever want to do it again. You are right though, I had no problem staying toned and fit. I barely even exercised. I just worked doubles all the time and ate what I wanted. It's hard to match all of the exercise that I miss out on now from that job! lol.
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    You get rid of flabby thighs the same way you get rid of flabby anything else: You build muscle, and you burn fat. Building muscle is accomplished through strength training, fat burning is accomplished through calorie deficit.
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