My thighs have gotten bigger!
Justthisgirl1994
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I've been working out 5-6x a week for the past 5 weeks. I have just been going to group fitness classes. So a typical week would be:
Monday - burn class (tabata style cardio and strength intervals)
Tuesday - definition class (resistance training)
Wednesday - all terrain spin class
Thursday - spin and strength class (15 min of weights and body weight exercise)
Friday - definition class
Saturday - peak class (volume training intervals, plyometrics, calisthetics and resistance) OR spin and core class
I measure all my food and weigh everything. I always get at least 100g of protein per day. My calorie deficit is set at 1200. I am losing weight. I lost about 8 lbs since I started. I'm 6 lbs away from the weight I used to be (124). I can tell that I've gained a lot of muscle all over (newbie gains!) but my thighs have gotten too big. I love that they're more firm now and that my butt is more lifted than ever before, but I want them to be small and toned, not bulky.
What should I do?? I love my exercise routine. I don't want to give up my classes. I am a very pear shaped btw and there still is fat on my legs that I'd love to lose.
I was thinking that if i just kept on doing what I'm doing the fat would eventually come off and my thighs will get smaller. Idk though.
Monday - burn class (tabata style cardio and strength intervals)
Tuesday - definition class (resistance training)
Wednesday - all terrain spin class
Thursday - spin and strength class (15 min of weights and body weight exercise)
Friday - definition class
Saturday - peak class (volume training intervals, plyometrics, calisthetics and resistance) OR spin and core class
I measure all my food and weigh everything. I always get at least 100g of protein per day. My calorie deficit is set at 1200. I am losing weight. I lost about 8 lbs since I started. I'm 6 lbs away from the weight I used to be (124). I can tell that I've gained a lot of muscle all over (newbie gains!) but my thighs have gotten too big. I love that they're more firm now and that my butt is more lifted than ever before, but I want them to be small and toned, not bulky.
What should I do?? I love my exercise routine. I don't want to give up my classes. I am a very pear shaped btw and there still is fat on my legs that I'd love to lose.
I was thinking that if i just kept on doing what I'm doing the fat would eventually come off and my thighs will get smaller. Idk though.
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How much bigger did they get? You'll get some size from swelling, water retention and such. Unavoidable. It is extremely unlikely/impossible that your legs will keep growing past that point since you are obviously in a deficit and losing weight.
If you stay in a deficit they will get smaller and smaller.0 -
How much bigger did they get? You'll get some size from swelling, water retention and such. Unavoidable. It is extremely unlikely/impossible that your legs will keep growing past that point since you are obviously in a deficit and losing weight.
If you stay in a deficit they will get smaller and smaller.
Unfortunately I never actually measured them. They've gotten big enough for my mom to comment on it though and for my jeans to feel tighter. Thanks, good to know that they will get smaller if i stay in a deficit.
Does anyone know how long it'll aprox take for them to start getting smaller?0 -
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Unfortunately, it's not something that we can predict. The body will change how it wants, so there isn't a way to guess a time frame available. And at times, the changes are small, which is why it helps to take progress pictures so that down the road, you might see changes you don't notice from seeing your own reflection on a regular basis. Just do your thing, work hard and have a few things to strive for besides body shape, it will help in the long run.0
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Justthisgirl1994 wrote: »How much bigger did they get? You'll get some size from swelling, water retention and such. Unavoidable. It is extremely unlikely/impossible that your legs will keep growing past that point since you are obviously in a deficit and losing weight.
If you stay in a deficit they will get smaller and smaller.
Unfortunately I never actually measured them. They've gotten big enough for my mom to comment on it though and for my jeans to feel tighter. Thanks, good to know that they will get smaller if i stay in a deficit.
Does anyone know how long it'll aprox take for them to start getting smaller?
You didn't even measure them? Sorry. You have to measure them. Mom commenting doesn't count, and jeans can feel tight if you're bloated/close to time of month/they're fresh out of the dryer.
If you're in a deficit, you'll continue to lose the fat. No one can tell you how long it will take to get to the look you desire.0 -
Justthisgirl1994 wrote: »I've been working out 5-6x a week for the past 5 weeks. I have just been going to group fitness classes. So a typical week would be:
Monday - burn class (tabata style cardio and strength intervals)
Tuesday - definition class (resistance training)
Wednesday - all terrain spin class
Thursday - spin and strength class (15 min of weights and body weight exercise)
Friday - definition class
Saturday - peak class (volume training intervals, plyometrics, calisthetics and resistance) OR spin and core class
I measure all my food and weigh everything. I always get at least 100g of protein per day. My calorie deficit is set at 1200. I am losing weight. I lost about 8 lbs since I started. I'm 6 lbs away from the weight I used to be (124). I can tell that I've gained a lot of muscle all over (newbie gains!) but my thighs have gotten too big. I love that they're more firm now and that my butt is more lifted than ever before, but I want them to be small and toned, not bulky.
What should I do?? I love my exercise routine. I don't want to give up my classes. I am a very pear shaped btw and there still is fat on my legs that I'd love to lose.
I was thinking that if i just kept on doing what I'm doing the fat would eventually come off and my thighs will get smaller. Idk though.
why is your deficit set at 1200? Or do you mean your calorie intake?
also, is your profile picture current?0 -
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Justthisgirl1994 wrote: »
If that's current, I really hope you're not at more than a 250 calorie deficit. You are slim.0 -
I noticed as I workout my thighs started to get tight in my jeans. I am sure eventually you will lose the fat and dont worry they are actually hard to get bigger. Just keep doing what you are doing and when you get to your goal weight see if you are happy with your new look0
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Justthisgirl1994 wrote: »
You are already skinny ..why are you trying to lose weight????0 -
congrats on your gainz.0
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Justthisgirl1994 wrote: »
You are already skinny ..why are you trying to lose weight????
Red flags. Red flags everywhere.0 -
How tall are you OP?0
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So you're putting on massive inches while eating at a deficit, not measuring your thighs, and really not on a hypertrophy friendly plan? Amazing.0
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I'm at a deficit of 500. I'm trying to lose weight because I used to weigh less and liked the way I looked back then more. I'm actually not trying to lose too much more, just 3 to 6 more lbs. I'm 5'6. I'm not underweight or anything haha.
@paris458
Thanks! That's actually pretty reassuring0 -
Justthisgirl1994 wrote: »I'm at a deficit of 500. I'm trying to lose weight because I used to weigh less and liked the way I looked back then more. I'm actually not trying to lose too much more, just 3 to 6 more lbs. I'm 5'6. I'm not underweight or anything haha.
@paris458
Thanks! That's actually pretty reassuring
So why 500 calorie deficit to lose a couple pounds?! Don't you want to save muscle/eat/have fun training?0 -
Stop spin classes for a month and you will lose all of that water retention0
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Justthisgirl1994 wrote: »I've been working out 5-6x a week for the past 5 weeks. I have just been going to group fitness classes. So a typical week would be:
Monday - burn class (tabata style cardio and strength intervals)
Tuesday - definition class (resistance training)
Wednesday - all terrain spin class
Thursday - spin and strength class (15 min of weights and body weight exercise)
Friday - definition class
Saturday - peak class (volume training intervals, plyometrics, calisthetics and resistance) OR spin and core class
I measure all my food and weigh everything. I always get at least 100g of protein per day. My calorie deficit is set at 1200. I am losing weight. I lost about 8 lbs since I started. I'm 6 lbs away from the weight I used to be (124). I can tell that I've gained a lot of muscle all over (newbie gains!) but my thighs have gotten too big. I love that they're more firm now and that my butt is more lifted than ever before, but I want them to be small and toned, not bulky.
What should I do?? I love my exercise routine. I don't want to give up my classes. I am a very pear shaped btw and there still is fat on my legs that I'd love to lose.
I was thinking that if i just kept on doing what I'm doing the fat would eventually come off and my thighs will get smaller. Idk though.
Are you sure you have realistic goals for your body?
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The fat will come off, but if I were you, I'd back off the spin classes. I only do strength training and my legs are so defined and lean, but that comes from fat loss and years of lifting heavy to get them here.0
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