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Love Handles !!!

louisebear
louisebear Posts: 113
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Is it possible for Love Handles to shrink during dieting or should I start exercising???

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  • Goal_Seeker_1988
    Goal_Seeker_1988 Posts: 1,619 Member
    When I was running I didn't have love handles. Stopped running and I got my love handles back. I weight train do abs and all that still have my love handles. Running was the only thing that got rid of mine. I need to get back into running.
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    Yes they will but you should exercise anyway. Exercise will help ensure that as you lose weight you will lose less muscle and more fat then dieting alone. But as you lose fat you will lose it everywhere, eventually.
  • mrmanmeat
    mrmanmeat Posts: 1,968 Member
    Is it possible for Love Handles to shrink during dieting or should I start exercising???

    You should always exercise. It'll make you healthier.
  • Meg2012
    Meg2012 Posts: 106 Member
    Love handles may shrink with dieting, but cardio is the only thing that will get rid of them. Moving is good for you anyway, so why not start with a walk?
  • Moofey
    Moofey Posts: 444
    Oh yes, mine are shrinking and apparently they found a new spot on my friends hips lol. Shes really skinny, she was 115 and now she weighs 125 haha no matter how much weight she gains she looks great lol!
  • Apryl546
    Apryl546 Posts: 909 Member
    My love handles have totally shrunk down with dieting and exercise. The exercise makes it shrink faster for sure. :)
  • adjones5
    adjones5 Posts: 938 Member
    drink lots and lots of water, cut back on coffee and alcohol
  • louisebear
    louisebear Posts: 113
    Thanks for the advioce guys!! I already do walk and walk way too much me thinks, the wwalking has helped me loss the 4 kilos but unfortunatly my pregnancy jelly belly and love handles are really letting me down. I'm gonna REALLY try this weekend to get out for a jog. Thanks again and have a GREAT WEEKEND :O)
  • Natalie49
    Natalie49 Posts: 210 Member
    Love handles are mainly fat! So dieting is the key.
    However, exercise is very important in losing weight and in shaping your body :)
    You can find many exercises to target love handles online..
    Walking and running are great too!
    Good luck, dear!
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