20 weeks to lose the thunder thighs?

ThePlaidOrchid
ThePlaidOrchid Posts: 1
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I am F/25/5'9/163.3.

I started a meal plan in late November at 171.8. My meal plan consists of lean meats, higher protein, lower-ish carbs...the exact numbers for my daily plan are:

Calories: 1189 Fat: 28g Carbs: 101g Protein: 140g

I have a very active job, and I generally work out about 3-4 times a week, depending on my motivation level. I am not afraid of lifting, as I know that I won't become a she-hulk from lifting.

Now, my goal (long term) is to be at 142 and toned. HOWEVER, I do know that that will take time (as all great change does)...but I have a trip to Hawaii coming up in July. I have 20 weeks, and I'm the most uncomfortable with my thighs and my pouch of fat on my lower abs that I have somehow acquired without having a child....

Even though there is no such thing as "spot reduction," what exercises or activities have you all found that help with these areas? Would cardio be my best bet at achieving some loss and toning in this limited time frame? I would really love to not look back at pictures and think "Oh look, a beached albino whale!"

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  • socajam
    socajam Posts: 2,530 Member
    I am F/25/5'9/163.3.

    I started a meal plan in late November at 171.8. My meal plan consists of lean meats, higher protein, lower-ish carbs...the exact numbers for my daily plan are:

    Calories: 1189 Fat: 28g Carbs: 101g Protein: 140g

    I have a very active job, and I generally work out about 3-4 times a week, depending on my motivation level. I am not afraid of lifting, as I know that I won't become a she-hulk from lifting.

    Now, my goal (long term) is to be at 142 and toned. HOWEVER, I do know that that will take time (as all great change does)...but I have a trip to Hawaii coming up in July. I have 20 weeks, and I'm the most uncomfortable with my thighs and my pouch of fat on my lower abs that I have somehow acquired without having a child....

    Even though there is no such thing as "spot reduction," what exercises or activities have you all found that help with these areas? Would cardio be my best bet at achieving some loss and toning in this limited time frame? I would really love to not look back at pictures and think "Oh look, a beached albino whale!"

    I am starting Jillian Michaels : Killer Buns and Thighs tomorrow in the hope that I may be able to tone up my inner thigh (where the bulk of my problem lies).
  • cm1458
    cm1458 Posts: 742 Member
    I have thunder thighs too! BUT they have improved tremendously since i started doing
    weighted squats and lunges
    burpees
    standing leg swings/lifts with ankle weights
    jump squats
    wall-sits
    and when i feel like it, jumping lunges.

    I hope this helps :) you can do it

    Edited to add:
    Jillian's killer buns and thighs is really good too!
  • Samsesh
    Samsesh Posts: 1
    Just do lots of pull ups without eating any chocolate. Stick to a lovely diet of grapes and pineapple

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