How to slim the thighs and bottom? I'm in a bit of a situation!
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sunflowerhippi wrote: »Okay this will be long.
I started at 212 dropped to 150 and maintained, then had a pregnancy was 204. I cut down to 134, 16% body fat, size 4 bottoms sz 10 KIDS tops, xxs adult tops and was straight bone on my upper half. I finally decided to do a bulk and did it over a few months back up to 148lbs. (I am 5'6)
I am now working on a slow cut and continue to lift progressivly the best I can to maintain as much of my bulk muscle as I can. When I was doing the bulk I did 2 upper per 1 lower days for my lifting to try to add as much muscle on my upper half as I could so that this time as I cut down my upper has more "thickness" to it so when I get down to where my thighs drop (which they did once I got under 140lbs, they dropped almost an inch each quick between 138-134). For my thighs to drop I need to be sub 18% body fat, my abs show at 23% body fat, like 6 pack cute visable abs at 145lbs. It is the body type.
Like above said genetics are it 100%. You can cut all you want and yes eventually you will get the thighs to lean out but your upper will be very lean and skinny. It is up to you what you want to do and how you want to go about it. You can either not care and just be uber lean or you can work on putting on mass on your upper half to give that more "balanced look" to it all.
This is me at 145lbs, and tested (bodpod) 22.4% body fat.
Holy crap, you look amazing @sunflowerhippi! Maybe a bulk is really the solution, although it will take a lot of mental strength to get over my thighs probably getting even bigger lol... What's your macronutrients like? I would probably need to adjust my protein/carb/fat intake if I were to do a bulk and some serious lifting followed by losing weight again.0 -
OP, before jumping into a bulk, it might be a good idea to get your training in order. What program are you running/what kind of weight lifting do you do? Also, how long have you been lifting? I would say unless you are underweight, it might be a good idea to spend some time either in small deficit or recomping following a proven progressive program and really getting to know the weights and lowering your BF% a bit more before bulking. Also since you mentioned you are having some issues with your squat maybe working with a trainer to help you with your form.
Starting fairly lean will be ideal (for females around 17-20% and under).. not to say you can't start now since you do look great, but bulking is a very mental process.. and in a successful bulk you will gain fat and it can be uncomfortable so I wouldn't jump into it just yet.
Just my personal opinion.3 -
I think you look fabulous! Also, I agree with everyone else about strength training and leaning out a bit more.
I'll be honest though you can't change your shape. If you're naturally pear shaped you'll always be pear shaped, but that isn't a bad thing.1 -
StinkyCheeze wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »You look amazing in all of those pictures, @StinkyCheeze. I think you're being too hard on yourself. But, I also agree that recomp will likely get you where you want to be.
Thanks. True, I may be being a bit too hard on myself. But the scan even showed my uneven, and rather high fat distribution on my lower half. It's also currently often uncomfortable when I sit down. I've seen women who are amazingly lean top and bottom. That's my goal.
Comparison is the thief of joy5 -
OP, before jumping into a bulk, it might be a good idea to get your training in order. What program are you running/what kind of weight lifting do you do? Also, how long have you been lifting? I would say unless you are underweight, it might be a good idea to spend some time either in small deficit or recomping following a proven progressive program and really getting to know the weights and lowering your BF% a bit more before bulking. Also since you mentioned you are having some issues with your squat maybe working with a trainer to help you with your form.
Starting fairly lean will be ideal (for females around 17-20% and under).. not to say you can't start now since you do look great, but bulking is a very mental process.. and in a successful bulk you will gain fat and it can be uncomfortable so I wouldn't jump into it just yet.
Just my personal opinion.
I'm not following a specific program. I just alternate between weight machines, cycling, and swimming. And I often end my day with some yoga. I've been doing this for a couple of years. Have lost 45-50 pounds.0 -
I was not prepared for your pictures because I was expecting something totally different than what you described. I think you're suffering from body dysmorphia. Where you see something totally different than what other people see.
Weight is just a number and you weighing more than what your family thought is, and never should be, a marker of health or wellness.
I would honestly recomp. You are at a healthy weight and honestly look fine, but if you want to- exchanging fat for muscle everywhere will not only help your body look more balanced, you can eat more (hip, hip, hooray). Find a progressive overload weight lifting program and follow the recomp thread.4 -
I was not prepared for your pictures because I was expecting something totally different than what you described. I think you're suffering from body dysmorphia. Where you see something totally different than what other people see.
Weight is just a number and you weighing more than what your family thought is, and never should be, a marker of health or wellness.
I would honestly recomp. You are at a healthy weight and honestly look fine, but if you want to- exchanging fat for muscle everywhere will not only help your body look more balanced, you can eat more (hip, hip, hooray). Find a progressive overload weight lifting program and follow the recomp thread.
I'm just trying to lose body fat in my stubborn area. How is it body dysmorphia? 29-30% body fat isn't lean, correct? And what if I were to someday want to compete in the future?0 -
StinkyCheeze wrote: »I was not prepared for your pictures because I was expecting something totally different than what you described. I think you're suffering from body dysmorphia. Where you see something totally different than what other people see.
Weight is just a number and you weighing more than what your family thought is, and never should be, a marker of health or wellness.
I would honestly recomp. You are at a healthy weight and honestly look fine, but if you want to- exchanging fat for muscle everywhere will not only help your body look more balanced, you can eat more (hip, hip, hooray). Find a progressive overload weight lifting program and follow the recomp thread.
I'm just trying to lose body fat in my stubborn area. How is it body dysmorphia? 29-30% body fat isn't lean, correct? And what if I were to someday want to compete in the future?
I think it was the use of terms like "blubber" and "rolls" that suggested you see yourself as fat. You're not fat. You don't *need* to lose weight. You *want* to lose weight. There's nothing wrong with you wanting to lose weight. You can afford to lose fat off your thighs and still be healthy, so nobody is telling you not to lose the weight you want to lose.
Body dysmorphia is just seeing yourself differently in the mirror than others see you. It's very common. You sound like you have a good head on your shoulders and should be fine.
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StinkyCheeze wrote: »OP, before jumping into a bulk, it might be a good idea to get your training in order. What program are you running/what kind of weight lifting do you do? Also, how long have you been lifting? I would say unless you are underweight, it might be a good idea to spend some time either in small deficit or recomping following a proven progressive program and really getting to know the weights and lowering your BF% a bit more before bulking. Also since you mentioned you are having some issues with your squat maybe working with a trainer to help you with your form.
Starting fairly lean will be ideal (for females around 17-20% and under).. not to say you can't start now since you do look great, but bulking is a very mental process.. and in a successful bulk you will gain fat and it can be uncomfortable so I wouldn't jump into it just yet.
Just my personal opinion.
I'm not following a specific program. I just alternate between weight machines, cycling, and swimming. And I often end my day with some yoga. I've been doing this for a couple of years. Have lost 45-50 pounds.
I would find a heavy lifting program you can work with. I am not sure your gym and other avalabilty but for sure you need to find a way to get a progressive gym program with weights. I know you seem to be focused on fat loss but that can be done while you stay the same weight / a recomp but it is slow and requires dedication to a program and your nutrients.
I eat 1g protein per 1lb body weight. (140g for me) and then since carbs don't bug me I eat a lot of them, lol Carbs help fuel workouts so too low is not good in my opinion.
It took me a few years of working and playing with things to finally get to the fine I need to bulk point, and it took a major hit honestly on my self esteem gaining the weight back. So if you already are self conscience and such it probably is not the best option for you personally.
Programs to look up:
Stronglifts 5x5
Ice Cream Fitness
New rules for lifting for women
Starting Strength
Strong Curves
all good starting points.
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Same problem here. I'm still working to cut body fat, but am trying to build my shoulders and arms to balance out my rear end.0
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You look great. You just gotta do some hip thrusts.0
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You look great. You just gotta do some hip thrusts.
Agree here. You look amazing and your thighs are actually very thin. You just have a genetically wide pelvis(which many women wish they had). The only improvement I could see you wanting to make is lifting the booty a little and like @bbell1985 said, start adding in some hip thrusts, glute bridges, etc. I'm bottom heavy as well, but my legs look like your before picture even at very low levels of BF. You are doing great.0 -
weight training deadlifts squats also resistance loop stuff for thighs and maybe ankle weight as well with some floor thigh work0
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I think the people who say "just keep going, eventually it will come off" are doing you a disservice.
Women's bodies function well at a certain % of body fat. Every woman stores that fat someplace different. It is never (or almost never) evenly blanketed over the entire body top to bottom.
Your body doesn't care where its stored, it only cares that its available. It doesn't think "My arms are 7% fat and y thighs are 28% fat." It thinks "Ah, I'm At a nice 25% overall!"
Your body doesn't see your thighs as "too fat," your body sees your thighs as "where I keep my important fat."
Imagine that the parts of your body are bank accounts where you keep your savings. No matter which account you draw from, your net worth doesn't change.
Long story short: Some people aren't going to be able to starve their hips away without taking their body to a body fat percentage that is unsustainable and possibly damaging.7 -
TavistockToad wrote: »StinkyCheeze wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »You look amazing in all of those pictures, @StinkyCheeze. I think you're being too hard on yourself. But, I also agree that recomp will likely get you where you want to be.
Thanks. True, I may be being a bit too hard on myself. But the scan even showed my uneven, and rather high fat distribution on my lower half. It's also currently often uncomfortable when I sit down. I've seen women who are amazingly lean top and bottom. That's my goal.
Comparison is the thief of joy
So I should ignore my dxa scan results? Yes or no?0 -
StinkyCheeze wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »StinkyCheeze wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »You look amazing in all of those pictures, @StinkyCheeze. I think you're being too hard on yourself. But, I also agree that recomp will likely get you where you want to be.
Thanks. True, I may be being a bit too hard on myself. But the scan even showed my uneven, and rather high fat distribution on my lower half. It's also currently often uncomfortable when I sit down. I've seen women who are amazingly lean top and bottom. That's my goal.
Comparison is the thief of joy
So I should ignore my dxa scan results? Yes or no?
I think she meant the other women.
I wouldn't ignore it, but I wouldn't let it rule your life.2 -
You should try running give it a try for at least 6 weeks and measure to see if you see a difference0
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Btw I'm a girl and always thought thighs look great when they are plumped I think you look amazing I wish I was blessed with your genetics0
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StinkyCheeze wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »StinkyCheeze wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »You look amazing in all of those pictures, @StinkyCheeze. I think you're being too hard on yourself. But, I also agree that recomp will likely get you where you want to be.
Thanks. True, I may be being a bit too hard on myself. But the scan even showed my uneven, and rather high fat distribution on my lower half. It's also currently often uncomfortable when I sit down. I've seen women who are amazingly lean top and bottom. That's my goal.
Comparison is the thief of joy
So I should ignore my dxa scan results? Yes or no?
How do you get the overall BF result? Do you average 15% and 29% = 22%? That's in the healthy range. How old are you?
While I agree with others that you are being too hard on yourself, you could work on body recomp so you are happier with what you see in the mirror.1
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