Skinny Fat

wccngr
wccngr Posts: 36 Member
edited October 6 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi. I have a smaller frame and am short (5'2") so I am concerned about becoming "skinny fat" - or least what I think it is which is when someone is small, but has no muscle definition. What can I do to combat this?

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  • andforpoise
    andforpoise Posts: 185
    I'm trying to figure that out myself... I've lost a ton of weight and still have no real "definition" except for in my legs from running... I think that's where strength training/weights come in... but I'm too afraid to try it!
  • karenhs2
    karenhs2 Posts: 197
    Get weights. Lift weights. Repeat.

    Seriously, lots of threads on resistance training. It will keep you from being skinny fat and do lots of other wonderful things for you besides.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Adequate protein intake, a slight deficit (no more then 20% of tdee) and heavy resistance training
  • curvygirl512
    curvygirl512 Posts: 423 Member
    Get up and move. Mix it up to use different muscle groups. Repeat again and again. The muscle definition will come.
  • Kymmu
    Kymmu Posts: 1,650 Member
    I'm in the same boat, weights seem to be helping me.
    Good luck and persevere.
  • Russellb97
    Russellb97 Posts: 1,057 Member
    This is where good strength training and protein makes a real difference. "Skinny fat" is a recipe for disaster. At that point you are in a hole, it's tough to build muscle, and your metabolism is usually messed up.

    I talk to so many people who just want to focus on losing weight, and tell me "they don't care" if they lose muscle. It's the fascination with the scale. They are afraid that lifting weights and having protein will mkae them lose less weight.

    I'd like to tell them if the scale is all they care about, I will just sell them my old scale since it's about 10lbs off in the right direction. Just buy my scale, and you will lose 10lbs immediately!
  • MarcilynJ
    MarcilynJ Posts: 8
    I recommend trying some workout tapes from www.collagevideo.com that are for strength building. Jari Love has a great muscle building series that will give you great definition if you keep it up. Muscle burns more calories too, so it will help keep it off.
  • Articeluvsmemphis
    Articeluvsmemphis Posts: 1,987 Member
    I'm trying to figure that out myself... I've lost a ton of weight and still have no real "definition" except for in my legs from running... I think that's where strength training/weights come in... but I'm too afraid to try it!

    YOU will love once you start, I'm serious, it's amazing how addicting weight lifting can be. challenging and fun
  • wccngr
    wccngr Posts: 36 Member
    Thanks all!

    I am currently doing the 30DS for my weight training and cardio. I am going to pick up some 5lb weights tomorrow - been working with 2lbs. Any tips on what strength exercises I could do at home with hand weights for someone with REALLY bad knees?

    Thanks again!
  • sfoster3171982
    sfoster3171982 Posts: 76 Member
    For really bad knees always do the modifier if there isn't never bend as low as the people in the video only go half way. If there is jumping don't do it just do it standing straight and never have your knees over your toes. I think that's everything. Oh nope if it hurts STOP IMMEDIATELY!!!!
  • Shelby814
    Shelby814 Posts: 273 Member
    Strength training. Basic dumbells for bicep curls & triceps. You can use machines for your legs or resort to good old squats, lunges, step ups, etc. That will build & define your muscles.
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