Can anyone look lean/fit?

You probably just have a higher BF%.

Eat at a deficit to decrease bf.

Age, height, weight, current caloric intake, and exercise routine?

yep its your body fat percentage or if you were overweight in the area of 100lbs+ it could be left over skin. In either case it will take time and an exercise routine. Give us some more info and we can go into further detail.

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Tof

I am 29, 5'3, 134lbs. I eat 1400 calories per day (plus more for exercise). I am currently doing "Ripped in 30" 4-5 days per week plus some walking almost every day. I do not know my BF%...I have tried several different websites and have gotten a bunch of different results. I know it is much higher than I would like, but I am afraid that my body just naturally stores a lot of fat in those areas, and it might never come off?

It will come off. But it takes a lot of time and patience. Keep doing what you're doing. Add some weight lifting to retain the muscle you have while burning the fat. Also take measurements every couple of weeks so you can track your progress.

I personally think everyone can look "fit". As far as having some muscle tone, looking "tight", regardless of whether they have some extra fat or are super skinny. As far as leanness goes, I think it definitely depends on body type. Mesomorph, Endomorph, ectomorph,. Do you tend to be more muscular, more fatty, or lean? Have you ever been really lean? I'm an endo/mesomorph. My profile picture is about as lean as I've ever been (26% bf), despite lifting weights, doing gymnastics, eating clean, etc. I build muscle really well, but I will always have a softer look. But I still look fit because I have muscle. That's just my 2 cents and personal experience. I think you should keep doing what you're doing, and maybe it will gradually come off. It definitely won't hurt!

Thank you all for your replies. Right now I am limited in my ability to weight lift, as I am a SAHM to 2 young children. But next year when my kids go to preschool I will be able to join a gym. I am currently attempting to strength train using small hand weights at home; I know that's not ideal but hopefully that will help me some what for now.

Hats off to you for being a SAHM to 2 kids AND finding time to get in shape. I'm a working mom with a 3 year old and 5 month old and workout @ the gym after they go to bed. Sounds like you have a plan and are doing well so far. Just keep it up. Cheers!