How to slim down thighs?
Jayfeather15
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Hello, I use the treadmill and I turn my incline all the way up and walk at a moderate pace for a whole 10 minutes then I walk/run/jog regularly during the rest of my workout time. Is this effective in your opinion or would you guys have better suggestions on how to slim my thighs. I'm kinda thick and I don't want my thigh muscles to get bigger I simply wish to trim the fat off of them. Any suggestions?
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Liposuction for spot reduction.
You can't spot reduce through diet and exercise.....that's a myth.8 -
Unfortunately you cannot spot reduce fat.. it will come off where it comes off. You can however perform exercises (progressive resistance training) to help maintain the muscle in those areas to give you a more defined appearance as you lose . You won't build very much if any muscle in a deficit so your leg size should go down if you are losing weight.4
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Jayfeather15 wrote: »
That's exactly what you're looking for...to lose weight in one place only...i.e. "spot reduce". If you eat in a calorie deficit, you will lose weight from all over your body, not just your thighs.5 -
Jayfeather15 wrote: »
That's exactly what you're looking for...to lose weight in one place only...i.e. "spot reduce". If you eat in a calorie deficit, you will lose weight from all over your body, not just your thighs.
Nah, don't really care if I lose all over, I know that's a given. I was just looking for suggestions for leg exercises for your legs and stuff. If I lose in other places too, it's nothing to worry about really.8 -
I got slimmer legs by losing weight/fat from eating in a deficit.7
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Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »
That's exactly what you're looking for...to lose weight in one place only...i.e. "spot reduce". If you eat in a calorie deficit, you will lose weight from all over your body, not just your thighs.
Nah, don't really care if I lose all over, I know that's a given. I was just looking for suggestions for leg exercises for your legs and stuff. If I lose in other places too, it's nothing to worry about really.
The point people are trying to make is that no exercises are going to selectively slim your thighs/legs. That's called "spot reduction" and it's not possible. Not through exercise, not through diet, not through supplements.
You lose fat according to your genetic fat distribution pattern. It will come off however your genetics dictate that you lose fat and you can't change that unless you go back in time and choose different ancestors.3 -
Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »
That's exactly what you're looking for...to lose weight in one place only...i.e. "spot reduce". If you eat in a calorie deficit, you will lose weight from all over your body, not just your thighs.
Nah, don't really care if I lose all over, I know that's a given. I was just looking for suggestions for leg exercises for your legs and stuff. If I lose in other places too, it's nothing to worry about really.
The point people are trying to make is that no exercises are going to selectively slim your thighs/legs. That's called "spot reduction" and it's not possible. Not through exercise, not through diet, not through supplements.
You lose fat according to your genetic fat distribution pattern. It will come off however your genetics dictate that you lose fat and you can't change that unless you go back in time and choose different ancestors.
Yes....so I've been told the last 4 times.9 -
Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »
That's exactly what you're looking for...to lose weight in one place only...i.e. "spot reduce". If you eat in a calorie deficit, you will lose weight from all over your body, not just your thighs.
Nah, don't really care if I lose all over, I know that's a given. I was just looking for suggestions for leg exercises for your legs and stuff. If I lose in other places too, it's nothing to worry about really.
The point people are trying to make is that no exercises are going to selectively slim your thighs/legs. That's called "spot reduction" and it's not possible. Not through exercise, not through diet, not through supplements.
You lose fat according to your genetic fat distribution pattern. It will come off however your genetics dictate that you lose fat and you can't change that unless you go back in time and choose different ancestors.
Yes....so I've been told the last 4 times.
Because you kept asking the same thing. Glad you understand now
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Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »
That's exactly what you're looking for...to lose weight in one place only...i.e. "spot reduce". If you eat in a calorie deficit, you will lose weight from all over your body, not just your thighs.
Nah, don't really care if I lose all over, I know that's a given. I was just looking for suggestions for leg exercises for your legs and stuff. If I lose in other places too, it's nothing to worry about really.
The point people are trying to make is that no exercises are going to selectively slim your thighs/legs. That's called "spot reduction" and it's not possible. Not through exercise, not through diet, not through supplements.
You lose fat according to your genetic fat distribution pattern. It will come off however your genetics dictate that you lose fat and you can't change that unless you go back in time and choose different ancestors.
Yes....so I've been told the last 4 times.
Because you kept asking the same thing. Glad you understand now
I think this is a matter of you guys not understanding what I'm trying to ask, sorry. Next time I need to be clearer. I know about the spot reduction thing, I'm not looking for that, I'm just curious as to what leg exercises there are that help your legs. I don't mean selectively, I just am looking in general.2 -
Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »
That's exactly what you're looking for...to lose weight in one place only...i.e. "spot reduce". If you eat in a calorie deficit, you will lose weight from all over your body, not just your thighs.
Nah, don't really care if I lose all over, I know that's a given. I was just looking for suggestions for leg exercises for your legs and stuff. If I lose in other places too, it's nothing to worry about really.
The point people are trying to make is that no exercises are going to selectively slim your thighs/legs. That's called "spot reduction" and it's not possible. Not through exercise, not through diet, not through supplements.
You lose fat according to your genetic fat distribution pattern. It will come off however your genetics dictate that you lose fat and you can't change that unless you go back in time and choose different ancestors.
Yes....so I've been told the last 4 times.
Because you kept asking the same thing. Glad you understand now
I think this is a matter of you guys not understanding what I'm trying to ask, sorry. Next time I need to be clearer. I know about the spot reduction thing, I'm not looking for that, I'm just curious as to what leg exercises there are that help your legs. I don't mean selectively, I just am looking in general.
Help your legs do what?2 -
Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »
That's exactly what you're looking for...to lose weight in one place only...i.e. "spot reduce". If you eat in a calorie deficit, you will lose weight from all over your body, not just your thighs.
Nah, don't really care if I lose all over, I know that's a given. I was just looking for suggestions for leg exercises for your legs and stuff. If I lose in other places too, it's nothing to worry about really.
The point people are trying to make is that no exercises are going to selectively slim your thighs/legs. That's called "spot reduction" and it's not possible. Not through exercise, not through diet, not through supplements.
You lose fat according to your genetic fat distribution pattern. It will come off however your genetics dictate that you lose fat and you can't change that unless you go back in time and choose different ancestors.
Yes....so I've been told the last 4 times.
Because you kept asking the same thing. Glad you understand now
I think this is a matter of you guys not understanding what I'm trying to ask, sorry. Next time I need to be clearer. I know about the spot reduction thing, I'm not looking for that, I'm just curious as to what leg exercises there are that help your legs. I don't mean selectively, I just am looking in general.
Help your legs do what?
Just anything, walking, squats, whatever helps.2 -
To help your legs walk, do walking.
To help your legs squat, do squats.
Your question doesn't make any sense. If you're still trying to ask in another way what exercises will help slim down your thighs (which has already been answered multiple times), there aren't any.7 -
Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »
That's exactly what you're looking for...to lose weight in one place only...i.e. "spot reduce". If you eat in a calorie deficit, you will lose weight from all over your body, not just your thighs.
Nah, don't really care if I lose all over, I know that's a given. I was just looking for suggestions for leg exercises for your legs and stuff. If I lose in other places too, it's nothing to worry about really.
The point people are trying to make is that no exercises are going to selectively slim your thighs/legs. That's called "spot reduction" and it's not possible. Not through exercise, not through diet, not through supplements.
You lose fat according to your genetic fat distribution pattern. It will come off however your genetics dictate that you lose fat and you can't change that unless you go back in time and choose different ancestors.
Yes....so I've been told the last 4 times.
Because you kept asking the same thing. Glad you understand now
I think this is a matter of you guys not understanding what I'm trying to ask, sorry. Next time I need to be clearer. I know about the spot reduction thing, I'm not looking for that, I'm just curious as to what leg exercises there are that help your legs. I don't mean selectively, I just am looking in general.
Help your legs do what?
Just anything, walking, squats, whatever helps.
Do whatever exercise you like, but make sure you're in a calorie deficit (or doing recomp if you're wanting to lose fat but maintain your weight)0 -
livingleanlivingclean wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »
That's exactly what you're looking for...to lose weight in one place only...i.e. "spot reduce". If you eat in a calorie deficit, you will lose weight from all over your body, not just your thighs.
Nah, don't really care if I lose all over, I know that's a given. I was just looking for suggestions for leg exercises for your legs and stuff. If I lose in other places too, it's nothing to worry about really.
The point people are trying to make is that no exercises are going to selectively slim your thighs/legs. That's called "spot reduction" and it's not possible. Not through exercise, not through diet, not through supplements.
You lose fat according to your genetic fat distribution pattern. It will come off however your genetics dictate that you lose fat and you can't change that unless you go back in time and choose different ancestors.
Yes....so I've been told the last 4 times.
Because you kept asking the same thing. Glad you understand now
I think this is a matter of you guys not understanding what I'm trying to ask, sorry. Next time I need to be clearer. I know about the spot reduction thing, I'm not looking for that, I'm just curious as to what leg exercises there are that help your legs. I don't mean selectively, I just am looking in general.
Help your legs do what?
Just anything, walking, squats, whatever helps.
Do whatever exercise you like, but make sure you're in a calorie deficit (or doing recomp if you're wanting to lose fat but maintain your weight)
Okay thanks.0 -
If what you're asking is how do you get great looking legs while you lose fat overall, a strength training program which includes your legs will help with that. Then again, so will running to an extent.1
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Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »
That's exactly what you're looking for...to lose weight in one place only...i.e. "spot reduce". If you eat in a calorie deficit, you will lose weight from all over your body, not just your thighs.
Nah, don't really care if I lose all over, I know that's a given. I was just looking for suggestions for leg exercises for your legs and stuff. If I lose in other places too, it's nothing to worry about really.
As I said above.. if you want to maintain the muscle in your legs to give them a more defined appearance as you lose weight (with a calorie deficit), you want to look into progressive resistance training, see this thread:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p12 -
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Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »
That's exactly what you're looking for...to lose weight in one place only...i.e. "spot reduce". If you eat in a calorie deficit, you will lose weight from all over your body, not just your thighs.
Nah, don't really care if I lose all over, I know that's a given. I was just looking for suggestions for leg exercises for your legs and stuff. If I lose in other places too, it's nothing to worry about really.
As I said above.. if you want to maintain the muscle in your legs to give them a more defined appearance as you lose weight (with a calorie deficit), you want to look into progressive resistance training, see this thread:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
THANK YOU!!!!! *sigh* Finally, we're making progress. Sorry for the misunderstandings.3 -
Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »
That's exactly what you're looking for...to lose weight in one place only...i.e. "spot reduce". If you eat in a calorie deficit, you will lose weight from all over your body, not just your thighs.
Nah, don't really care if I lose all over, I know that's a given. I was just looking for suggestions for leg exercises for your legs and stuff. If I lose in other places too, it's nothing to worry about really.
The point people are trying to make is that no exercises are going to selectively slim your thighs/legs. That's called "spot reduction" and it's not possible. Not through exercise, not through diet, not through supplements.
You lose fat according to your genetic fat distribution pattern. It will come off however your genetics dictate that you lose fat and you can't change that unless you go back in time and choose different ancestors.
Yes....so I've been told the last 4 times.
Because you kept asking the same thing. Glad you understand now
I think this is a matter of you guys not understanding what I'm trying to ask, sorry. Next time I need to be clearer. I know about the spot reduction thing, I'm not looking for that, I'm just curious as to what leg exercises there are that help your legs. I don't mean selectively, I just am looking in general.
Squats & Lunges and Running Up Hills2 -
Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »
That's exactly what you're looking for...to lose weight in one place only...i.e. "spot reduce". If you eat in a calorie deficit, you will lose weight from all over your body, not just your thighs.
Nah, don't really care if I lose all over, I know that's a given. I was just looking for suggestions for leg exercises for your legs and stuff. If I lose in other places too, it's nothing to worry about really.
As I said above.. if you want to maintain the muscle in your legs to give them a more defined appearance as you lose weight (with a calorie deficit), you want to look into progressive resistance training, see this thread:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
THANK YOU!!!!! *sigh* Finally, we're making progress. Sorry for the misunderstandings.
We all have days like that. Been there!3 -
Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »Jayfeather15 wrote: »
That's exactly what you're looking for...to lose weight in one place only...i.e. "spot reduce". If you eat in a calorie deficit, you will lose weight from all over your body, not just your thighs.
Nah, don't really care if I lose all over, I know that's a given. I was just looking for suggestions for leg exercises for your legs and stuff. If I lose in other places too, it's nothing to worry about really.
As I said above.. if you want to maintain the muscle in your legs to give them a more defined appearance as you lose weight (with a calorie deficit), you want to look into progressive resistance training, see this thread:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10332083/which-lifting-program-is-the-best-for-you/p1
THANK YOU!!!!! *sigh* Finally, we're making progress. Sorry for the misunderstandings.
We all have days like that. Been there!
Yeah, I didn't know how else to ask lol. But thanks all of you for trying to help!2 -
I agree that resistance training is good. Nutrition along with calorie deficit will help you slim down all over. I would like to give you a couple tips when your doing squats and lunges, which are both great leg exercises. However, if your goal is to have more slim looking legs you need to think about your form when executing these exercises. For an example, when doing squats and lunges, use a wider stance (stepping farther apart) that way your focusing more on you glutes and inner thigh muscles. If you don’t use a wide stance your focus is going to be on your quads, which you want to avoid. Good Luck!8
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Squat , lunges , burpees , jumping rope , running should actually help also! These all should help if you are also eating a healthy diet !1
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chrissy201509 wrote: »Squat , lunges , burpees , jumping rope , running should actually help also! These all should help if you are also eating a healthy diet !
You mean if you're also eating in a deficit?3 -
elizabethrhoads78 wrote: »I agree that resistance training is good. Nutrition along with calorie deficit will help you slim down all over. I would like to give you a couple tips when your doing squats and lunges, which are both great leg exercises. However, if your goal is to have more slim looking legs you need to think about your form when executing these exercises. For an example, when doing squats and lunges, use a wider stance (stepping farther apart) that way your focusing more on you glutes and inner thigh muscles. If you don’t use a wide stance your focus is going to be on your quads, which you want to avoid. Good Luck!
Okay, thanks for the tips!1 -
chrissy201509 wrote: »Squat , lunges , burpees , jumping rope , running should actually help also! These all should help if you are also eating a healthy diet !
What is a burpee?1 -
A squat thrust, push up, and jump combined into one.0
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Jayfeather15 wrote: »
Its done in steps- look them up. In group fitness classes there's often a audible groan around the group when the trainer mentions burpees. But they are a great all over body workout and yes they are hard.1
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