Big legs

Not sure about the question. Are you trying too get big legs or do you have them and want to get rid of them?

Strength training, weight lifting, squats, running, do as many full body exercises as you can. I had big legs when I started working out, then one day I noticed that my legs didn't rub together and I had a "thigh gap" You can do it, just be consistent and have patience. Good luck!!

I had big legs and also carry weight in my lower body when heavy. I have lost over 100 pounds, and my legs are the last thing thinning down, but they are much MUCH smaller than they were. My hips slimmed down before my thighs, but it can and will happen as you lose body fat. I wear a size 4 now and my thighs are about 23.5" around largest part at moment. Still working on them! Good luck with your weight loss and thinner leg goal!!

I lost 30 lbs, 6 inches at the hips and 3 inches on thighs. Down from 44 inches to 38, and 26 inch thighs to 23. My legs are still big but there is a huge difference. You can check out my pics in my profile if you want.

I lost weight but also worked on my body composition, lifting heavy weights while on a deficit.

9thwardchick wrote: »

I have big legs. Whenever I lose weight, my legs slim up. Jogging or brisk walking will help. Also jumping jacks, butt kicks and jumping rope will cause you to lose weight evenly, thus your legs will trim down.

That is...not a fact.

@arditarose . You're right it's not a fact. If what I said came across that way, I apologize. I didn't think anybody would actual take it as proof. I was just stating what worked for me. Just like you stated what worked for you.

I have pretty big legs. actually, I have a pretty big body! my biggest issue is my jiggly belly but I was just feeling.my legs when I opened this post lol. I have lost 22lbs and am still a fatty but I have to say I LOVE what strength training is doing for my legs! They're still chunky (hey I've only been doing this for 1.5 months) but seeing/feeling new muscle definition is pretty awesome :-) what are you doing for workouts? I agree that diet is what will shrink them but adding muscle will give you great benefits

I too am blessed wit what I affectionally call turbotighs It is the first place where I gain, last place to loose. Ultimately it is a case of a calorie deficit, but it helps to strengthen the muscles in those legs. I do so though excersise (most of them named above) and walking long distance and hiking.

While I accept that I cannot choose where the fat is lost , I can make those muscles stronger and healthier. So far it has helped in the toning so while they most likely will never be model shape, their shape is getting better, nicer and as I loose weight over all, thinner.

I started with 28.5 inch thighs (I am six feet tall, but still, those are big thighs). I am down to 27.25 inches and there is a noticeable difference in my pants! Yay! For me, it's been weight lifting. I was so scared of making my big thighs bigger by lifting, but when nothing else was working, I gave lunges and squats a try after seeing some "success stories" by women who lifted. It's been about five months of lifting to get those results. I am fully on board the weight lifting train, now! Good luck yo you!

I have big thighs but step class, jogging/walking, lunges and squats seems to make them more shapelier. They are still big but with more definition. The best way to get them down in size and shapelier both is a clean diet ( no toxic sugar and fried foods) lots of water and exercise daily. You can do it. Own it!

Thick thighs, full of surprises! - It is problematic for me too. The women in my family have big legs and thighs and hips. Running really helped me immensely. But also lower-body resistance training did wonders. Have gained all that weight back this year (booo), but now I'm going to get rid of it again