Losing inner thigh fat

rm962014
rm962014 Posts: 2
in Fitness and Exercise
Hey guys! I've never posted on here before, so I'm new at this. :) so far, I've lost 42 pounds. I still have 15 more to go to get to my goal weight. I've done a mix of HIIT training and other exercises to lose the majority of my weight. I have a pear shaped body, so my problem area is my thighs -specifically inner thighs. Will cardio slim them down like how it's done so far? Or do I need to do something different. My thighs aren't very toned, if at all, so I was just wondering if I could get tips on how to slim them down. Thanks! :)

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  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    Have you done any strength training?.if not, i would look into it
  • l_ashley
    l_ashley Posts: 154 Member
    Lifting weights is going to really help tone that area. I also am a pear shape and doing leg weights has definitely helped tone my leg muscles, making that inner thigh fat less noticable. Cardio will help burn some of it off, but you need to do both kinds of exercise
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Hey guys! I've never posted on here before, so I'm new at this. :) so far, I've lost 42 pounds. I still have 15 more to go to get to my goal weight. I've done a mix of HIIT training and other exercises to lose the majority of my weight. I have a pear shaped body, so my problem area is my thighs -specifically inner thighs. Will cardio slim them down like how it's done so far? Or do I need to do something different. My thighs aren't very toned, if at all, so I was just wondering if I could get tips on how to slim them down. Thanks! :)

    When you lose weight you can't dictate where it will come off. This is partly hereditary. No such thing as spot reduction. I have a pear shape too and will never have slim thighs.

    Strength training is the best thing you can do to "shape" your body. Strength training is good for inches. Cardio (while good for the heart) just helps you burn off calories.
  • TechNerd42
    TechNerd42 Posts: 225 Member
    You cannot target fat loss, your body will lose it wherever genetics tells it to.

    That said, strength training and consuming sufficient protein (≈1g/lb of lean body mass is what I've seen recommended.) will help you maintain your muscle mass as you lose (you may still lose some, because the body takes energy where it wants) and make your muscles more visible thanks to increased fluid retention in the muscles, which can change how your legs look as you lose. Note: If you have not been lifting, and you start, your weight loss will stall as your body stores the fluids it needs to repair muscle damage caused by working out. Just keep going, and don't eat less to make up for it. Give it a couple weeks to a month, and the number on the scale should start lowering, albeit slowly, again. Note: Bodyweight exercises count. You don't necessarily need weights or a gym membership. It helps, but squats, pushups, lunges, wall sits, and squats will help. Also, don't neglect the upper body. Building up there too, might help even out your profile (although no guarantees on that.) And yes, squats was listed twice. :)

    Good luck.

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