For women who had large legs before weight loss

sarbu24
sarbu24 Posts: 129 Member
edited October 14 in Health and Weight Loss
Anybody here have very large calves before they lost alot of weight? How do your legs look now? My calves are so big around I feel like they will never get smaller. I think they are 17" around.
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  • kristi_asco
    kristi_asco Posts: 183
    ugh i feel the same way!!! mine are 15" and for some reason are the LAST part of my body to get smaller. someone help us!!
  • beckylawrence70
    beckylawrence70 Posts: 752 Member
    wow, i have the opposite problem, none, well, very small
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    Mine were 19.5" when I started (or at least the first time I measured, which might not have been right away), they are just under 15" now - I have sturdy legs, but my calves are pretty much all muscle at this point.
  • addies_mom
    addies_mom Posts: 40
    I've been as small as a size 4 (in my early 20's before I had my daughter), but have always had bigger legs. My thighs are significantly bigger now with my weight gain, but my calves are about the same (I still fit into the same boots as I did before). I guess some of us are just built this way?
  • whencynstops
    whencynstops Posts: 109 Member
    I want to know too. I want to know if I will ever be able to wear cowboy boots!
  • b3llzy
    b3llzy Posts: 77 Member
    Gosh, I feel ENORMOUS in comparison! lol Last time I measured, my calves were like 21 inches. I PRAY they get smaller, I'd like to wear boots in the winter eventually! :P
  • TracyB25
    TracyB25 Posts: 39
    My calves are HUGE as are my legs in general. Even when my weight has dropped 20+lbs my legs are still...thick. Honestly, my calves are 17/18" and have been bigger than every guy I've dated (*sadness*)

    I don't know how to "thin" down my legs, even with running, strength training, fitness classes, and personal training - so any advice would be greatly appreciated!
  • ChristinaMcKeever
    ChristinaMcKeever Posts: 84 Member
    i use to not be able to find zip up boots to fit because my calves where to big but now they fit perfect, so yes it is definitely possible and good luck to you all out there trying.. :-)
  • Lozze
    Lozze Posts: 1,917 Member
    I have large thighs. They started at 26.4in and after losing almost 63lbs they're down to 23.6in. I've just started running and lifting heavy weights so I'm hoping they will start to go down.

    My calves are looking FANTASTIC though.
  • kristi_asco
    kristi_asco Posts: 183
    i've been told that running helps legs to thin out but so far i haven't been having any luck :(
  • hozik
    hozik Posts: 369 Member
    I had a foot and ankle surgeon comment on my muscular calves. He said calf size is mostly genetic and that it is difficult for people with scrawny calves to build them or for people with larger calves to shrink them. That being said, when I lost weight previously my calves did shrink a few inches due to fat loss and toning. Best of luck to you, and be proud of your muscular legs!
  • pornstarzombie
    pornstarzombie Posts: 297
    My legs have always been large, however I'm really tall and have a large frame. My thighs right now are at about 22", and they usually stay around there. My calfs aren't huge, but they are tiny, either. I can never get them to go down, but I've came to the conclusion that is just how I am...no matter how much I diet.
  • sarbu24
    sarbu24 Posts: 129 Member
    i use to not be able to find zip up boots to fit because my calves where to big but now they fit perfect, so yes it is definitely possible and good luck to you all out there trying.. :-)

    I cant find any cute fashionable boots that zip up either:( I hope my legs get smaller in time for summer. I am running everynight, and weight lifing as well. Im so afraid to build the muscle in my legs instead of getting rid of the fat.


    Thanks for the motivation:)
  • sarbu24
    sarbu24 Posts: 129 Member
    Mine were 19.5" when I started (or at least the first time I measured, which might not have been right away), they are just under 15" now - I have sturdy legs, but my calves are pretty much all muscle at this point.


    Well at least its working for one of us! Great job!
  • ChristinaMcKeever
    ChristinaMcKeever Posts: 84 Member
    Yes i was definitely there before! I have been doing zumba and honestly it does wonders to your whole body i love the dvds and i swear thats what has shaped my body and works great on your legs too! When i get the chance to get out and go to the gym i use the arc trainer love that machine works your legs great.


    i use to not be able to find zip up boots to fit because my calves where to big but now they fit perfect, so yes it is definitely possible and good luck to you all out there trying.. :-)

    I cant find any cute fashionable boots that zip up either:( I hope my legs get smaller in time for summer. I am running everynight, and weight lifing as well. Im so afraid to build the muscle in my legs instead of getting rid of the fat.


    Thanks for the motivation:)
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  • shadowkitty22
    shadowkitty22 Posts: 495 Member
    I want to know too. I want to know if I will ever be able to wear cowboy boots!

    I <3 your profile picture so much! I only learned about the yoga name of this position two days ago and so this is just hilarious to me.
  • msbanana
    msbanana Posts: 793 Member
    Mine were 18" and they're down to 15.5"... pretty sure unless I quit running, walking, cycling, lifting etc they're pretty much as small as they're gonna get. The good news is that they're REALLY cut and regular boots zip now! :bigsmile:
  • Lozze
    Lozze Posts: 1,917 Member
    I have large thighs. They started at 26.4in and after losing almost 63lbs they're down to 23.6in. I've just started running and lifting heavy weights so I'm hoping they will start to go down.

    My calves are looking FANTASTIC though.
  • MsFat2Fit
    MsFat2Fit Posts: 59
    I had a foot and ankle surgeon comment on my muscular calves. He said calf size is mostly genetic and that it is difficult for people with scrawny calves to build them or for people with larger calves to shrink them. That being said, when I lost weight previously my calves did shrink a few inches due to fat loss and toning. Best of luck to you, and be proud of your muscular legs!

    Very true; I have always have had larger ones; currently 16.5. Had some issues with them when I was younger but not anymore. One friend of mine is super fit and has basically nothing in the calves so he's planning to put implants... And I have also realized that many men like curvier legs... Me too - man with very skinny calves is very turn off for me!!!
  • blueham5
    blueham5 Posts: 67 Member
    14.5' calves at 114. The exact same size when I was at my highest weight of 125 lbs. So far, losing weight has had no effect and I'm concerned about how disproportionate I'm going to look when I get to 105 lbs.
  • led6777
    led6777 Posts: 268
    Try swimming or pilates! Some exercises overuse the calves and will lead to bulking while swimming and pilates generally work the smaller muscle groups.
  • bcc112986
    bcc112986 Posts: 362 Member
    http://www.superskinnyme.com/how-to-slim-calves.html

    I like this article.

    I have huge calves as well. At this point, they are mostly muscle; so I am not sure I can get them any smaller. O well, as long as I am healthy. :)
  • Colbyandsage
    Colbyandsage Posts: 751 Member
    My calves r 16.5 and thighs r 25. Plus I have the flattest butt around. :) I am pretty short 5' 3" and have a longer torso so a good thing is that when I loose weight, it comes off my waist first then my thighs.

    I used to hate my legs, even when I am super skinny, I didn't wear shorts often but as I get older and realize there is no changing genetics, I owe them! I actually love toning them up. They are curvy. I can't wait to loose these extra pounds so I feel comfortable wearing dresses/ shorts.

    A note though, I have been doing insanity for 3 weeks, the other day my boots zipped up a lot easier. It was the best feeling ever.

    So my advise. Don't be afraid to tone those babies up and be the best u that u can be!
  • ratbing800
    ratbing800 Posts: 2
    edited January 2015
    My calves are 18" they literally are like baby cows ! ;) I am eating healthily and swimming and exercising but my enormous legs are sooo big and heavy I don't seem to be making any progress , I've lost just a few pounds in a matter of weeks. It is so disheartening and frustrating. The guy at the gym said its waaaay easier to lose weight from a top heavy body then a leg heavy body . He said to lose weight from your legs is really difficult and timely. he said the more you work the more you turn the fat to muscle So still big still heavy ..So anyone had any real success ? Any tips ? Bec x
  • JAT74
    JAT74 Posts: 1,081 Member
    I hat my legs in general because I have skinny calves of 14 inches and thighs of 23.5! I feel like my legs are not in proportion and my arms/forearms are similar. I have never had big calves so I've been lucky that if I cover my thighs I skirts or dresses my legs look thinner than they are. I'm trying to lose 25 more pounds so I hope my thighs get smaller.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    sarbu24 wrote: »
    Anybody here have very large calves before they lost alot of weight? How do your legs look now? My calves are so big around I feel like they will never get smaller. I think they are 17" around.

    Mine have lost 2" in 44lbs

    But I'll always have shapely legs ...and I'm happy with that
  • KarenB927
    KarenB927 Posts: 94 Member
    For the first time in 30 years, this is the first winter I was able to buy boots that come up to my knees.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Still thick. Learn to love them!
  • Laurend224
    Laurend224 Posts: 1,748 Member
    My calves are huge, no matter what size I am. Even the 'wide shaft' boots don't fit me. Wide shaft.....I gave myself the giggles :p
  • pap3rw1ngs
    pap3rw1ngs Posts: 58 Member
    I'll be honest, my calves haven't slimmed at all after almost 60lbs lost but they are pretty solid muscle now from lots of walking.
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