Lose fat in legs?

kvandenbush
kvandenbush Posts: 19
edited October 5 in Health and Weight Loss
Any ideas how to lose fat in the leg area? I was a catcher in softball for 14 years and now that I am not playing anymore my legs are starting to gain more fat than muscle like I used to have. I have a real difficulty losing fat in this area. Any suggestions?
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  • Real_Cool_Hand
    Real_Cool_Hand Posts: 58
    That's pne of my biggest problems too - I used to dance and cheer. I do weights/squats and bouht Jillian Michael's Killer Buns and Thighs. I definitely still have soft spots but I see a lot more definition making its way onto my legs - I almost like them again!
  • stefkhan
    stefkhan Posts: 27 Member
    I naturally have a very curvy figure, and my thighs especially are rather "large" in comparison to my body. To keep them lean and toned, make sure you do a lot of cardio. I love kickboxing and tae-bo. Also, Tone Fitness, and other brands, have slimming bands that you wear around your waist, arms, or thighs, which help to make them sweat more. Hope this helps! And cheers to my fellow curvy ladies!
  • teagin2002
    teagin2002 Posts: 1,900 Member
    Thank you for posting this topic, any other tips anyone?
  • lisamc03
    lisamc03 Posts: 127 Member
    biking/hiking...
  • albayin
    albayin Posts: 2,524 Member
    *sigh* To me it's mission impossible. :( I just posted a reply to another thread saying that after 10 pounds were gone, my pant size still stays the same...
    :sad:
  • KendaVSG
    KendaVSG Posts: 147
    squats, lunges, leg lifts
  • katismiles
    katismiles Posts: 96 Member
    My waist is the only thing on me that will shrink!!!! I need to lose in the legs, especially the thighs!
  • surfrgrl1
    surfrgrl1 Posts: 1,464 Member
    Yoga is great for lengthening muscles.
  • kmcrey87
    kmcrey87 Posts: 422 Member
    Running worked wonders on my legs!
  • curlyclo
    curlyclo Posts: 243 Member
    Strength training in the leg area (squats, lunges, leg presses... etc) to build muscle and cardio cardio cardio to burn fat!
  • Real_Cool_Hand
    Real_Cool_Hand Posts: 58
    *sigh* To me it's mission impossible. :( I just posted a reply to another thread saying that after 10 pounds were gone, my pant size still stays the same...
    :sad:
    In the same boat. Well, 9 pounds to be more accurate. But still can't fit the smaller size - I am so in between its frustrating! Although my jeans are a bit looser in the thighs, but they dont fit in the butt! Sometimes the curves are more frustrating than flattering.
  • bvalosek
    bvalosek Posts: 20 Member
    Targeted fat loss is impossible. Your body adds and removes fat based entirely on genetics. Your best bet is to just have a solid calories deficit to lose weight, and eventually your problem areas will start to cut up.

    Targeting strength gain is possible, but won't get rid of any fat/flab in the area.
  • albayin
    albayin Posts: 2,524 Member
    *sigh* To me it's mission impossible. :( I just posted a reply to another thread saying that after 10 pounds were gone, my pant size still stays the same...
    :sad:
    In the same boat. Well, 9 pounds to be more accurate. But still can't fit the smaller size - I am so in between its frustrating! Although my jeans are a bit looser in the thighs, but they dont fit in the butt! Sometimes the curves are more frustrating than flattering.
    *hugs* Are we twins? :flowerforyou:
  • krithsai
    krithsai Posts: 668 Member
    Go squats! Squats really help with the thighs...try weighted squats if you are fit. Jump squats are great too!
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Running made a huge difference in my legs and bum. And time. There was very little change in the first maybe three months / 12 pounds.
  • Real_Cool_Hand
    Real_Cool_Hand Posts: 58
    *sigh* To me it's mission impossible. :( I just posted a reply to another thread saying that after 10 pounds were gone, my pant size still stays the same...
    :sad:
    In the same boat. Well, 9 pounds to be more accurate. But still can't fit the smaller size - I am so in between its frustrating! Although my jeans are a bit looser in the thighs, but they dont fit in the butt! Sometimes the curves are more frustrating than flattering.
    *hugs* Are we twins? :flowerforyou:
    LOL, I'm "glad" other people have the same problems, in the sense that we're not alone!
  • mmhenry28
    mmhenry28 Posts: 163 Member
    I've lost 12 pounds and it has only started to show in my butt and thighs. i lose all of my weight from my upper half first but eventually its starts coming off there too.
  • stephabef
    stephabef Posts: 936 Member
    Running!
  • SWEETS1234
    SWEETS1234 Posts: 243 Member
    I have to agree with others RUN.
  • mamitosami
    mamitosami Posts: 531 Member
    I ran for a year, lost 40 pounds, my legs were still jiggly! I started lifting heavy weights, squats, lunges and dead lifts and in 6 weeks, I haven't lost an ounce, but I've lost inches everywhere. My jeans are looser in the waist and finally (at last!) in my legs.

    You need to lose overall fat and then your legs will slim down too. It's almost impossible to spot train any part of your body. You need to lower your overall body fat percentage. At least that's my experience.
  • mznisaelaine
    mznisaelaine Posts: 2,262 Member
    Anything to put resistance on those thighs!! I squat like crazy..All kinds of squats...and kind of strength training exercises for thighs will help alot and of course mix in some cardio :)
  • kikkipoo
    kikkipoo Posts: 292 Member
    Don't have an answer, but very curious about the responses. I don't know how much smaller my top can get before the bottom has no choice left, but I'm definitely not proportionate.
  • insidelane
    insidelane Posts: 8 Member
    Targeted fat loss is impossible. Your body adds and removes fat based entirely on genetics. Your best bet is to just have a solid calories deficit to lose weight, and eventually your problem areas will start to cut up.

    Targeting strength gain is possible, but won't get rid of any fat/flab in the area.

    I like how everyone ignored this post completely; even though it's 100% true.

    But go on, keep believing that your 'muscle lengthening yoga' will burn fat in your legs.
  • psych101
    psych101 Posts: 1,842 Member
    Unfortunately, you can't pick where you lose fat from - just focus on bringing down your overall fat percentage. The rest is genetics :flowerforyou:
  • Johnny_Castle
    Johnny_Castle Posts: 159
    Unfortunately, you can't pick where you lose fat from - just focus on bringing down your overall fat percentage. The rest is genetics :flowerforyou:

    exactly..use a combination of diet, cardio and weight training along with a calorie deficit to bring down your overall bodyfat% and to build/maintain muscle
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    I agree with the posters above - you can't choose to lose fat from one particular area (oh, how I wish I could!) but if you reduce your overall body fat and tone up the muscles in your legs you should see some change.
    I have lost over 20kg and am 4 pants sizes smaller but my thighs are still wobbly, in spite of running 4 times a week. I know I need to do more strength training so I'm working that in a few times a week too.
    Ultimately though, you will always have the body shape you are genetically programmed for (ie, I have chunky thighs!) but eating well and exercising has made a BIG difference.
  • TenderBranson
    TenderBranson Posts: 114 Member
    Targeted fat loss is impossible. Your body adds and removes fat based entirely on genetics. Your best bet is to just have a solid calories deficit to lose weight, and eventually your problem areas will start to cut up.

    Targeting strength gain is possible, but won't get rid of any fat/flab in the area.

    This^

    Spot reduction is a myth.
  • enigmarm
    enigmarm Posts: 12 Member
    Agreed. You can't target fat loss. It just depends on how your body stores fat. Typically if you gain fat quickly in your waist (for example), it'll also come off quickly there.
    You may certainly try increasing muscle there to firm up the legs a bit. But then just be consistent and patient. Keep working out and eating healthy and it'll work its way off eventually!
  • andy13
    andy13 Posts: 208 Member
    Hiking works for me, mainly because I'm to lazy to go jogging.
  • redraidergirl2009
    redraidergirl2009 Posts: 2,560 Member
    That's the same issue for me. It is literally the last place I notice weight loss from. I know you cannot spot reduce fat, but try jillian's killer buns and thighs video. If you can work those muscles more, you will burn more fat and those muscles will be toned again.
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