Very embarassing question. . .

2012asv
2012asv Posts: 702 Member
edited November 12 in Fitness and Exercise
In this past month I've done more squats, lunges, push ups, etc than I've ever done in my life. All together so far I've lost about 8 pounds from my peak. The weight seems to be coming off in weird places first... face, wrist, shoulders, back... (anywhere but my stomach)

The past couple days I've noticed no matter WHAT I wear my butt looks bigger than before I started working out! Just to get this straight, I am not a chick who obsesses over my butt. It's just something I've noticed lately, and I'm so confused because I thought things were supposed to be getting "smaller". I don't eat processed foods and stuff and pretty much always only eat home made food, so I don't think it's that.... **freaking out**

I don't understand why? Is THIS wear my sodium is going!? Does the weight shift? Does it start from the top down? I'd love to hear from people who've already passed the beginning phases of weight loss.

Thanks in advance...
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  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    I'm going to need detailed before and after pics to give you an accurate answer.

    I'm here to help, after all.
  • SilentRenegade
    SilentRenegade Posts: 243 Member
    I'm going to need detailed before and after pics to give you an accurate answer.

    I'm here to help, after all.

    This made me giggle.

    Anyway, that happens to me as well. You're probably raising your tushie from all the strength training, so it appears larger. I'd rather have a firm, raised tushie than one that is... floppy... I have no idea how to describe it.

    Have you tried cardio to burn off some fat?
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    Your butt probably looks bigger because you are doing squats and lunges. Those two exercises build a lot of muscle in your glutes. My rear has gotten bigger since I started doing them all the time....along with spin class. I'm not complaining, because I needed it!

    I'm sure that eventually everything will even out. Maybe you should try some more full-body exercises in the meantime? Like burpees, jumping jacks, etc.
  • Lesa_Sass
    Lesa_Sass Posts: 2,213 Member
    You are building muscle in your butt, there for making it bigger. But I bet it looks better than you think it does. :)
  • hopingslim
    hopingslim Posts: 15 Member
    I have been doing lunges and squats too... but definitely cannot afford a bigger butt as that IS my problem area..should I stop squats and lunges if I need to lose fat from my butt and thighs ?
  • bahacca
    bahacca Posts: 878 Member
    If you are doing squats and lunges, you are building the glutes and hamstrings which are what your butt is. You are building those muscles and they are reactivating since you haven't been active lately. Here's a good blog on what is going on: http://bankshealth.wordpress.com/2011/06/27/weight-gain-with-new-exercise-programs/
    So, without shedding all of the fat on your butt and building muscle under said fat, for a bit it will appear as though you are getting BIGGER, but as the body starts to burn fat, it will diminish your butt and reveal muscle under the fat. Just keep doing the squats, etc and over time the muscle mass in your body will aid in burning calories.
    We cannot choose where our body takes fat reserves from, but at least as the fat reserves are depleated, you can be rest assured you'll have some nice muscles to reveal! Sucks that it takes time and patience!
  • SwannySez
    SwannySez Posts: 5,860 Member
    I'm going to need detailed before and after pics to give you an accurate answer.

    I'm here to help, after all.

    He's right. We're professionals.
  • Taylerr88
    Taylerr88 Posts: 320 Member
    your doing leg exercises that work your glutes.. thus making them bigger.. main reason i stopped doing squats.. once i got really heavy... i almost can't even find pants that fit.. feelsbad

    edit.. also for your weight / fat loss.. this is just genetic really. it comes off as it pleases. can't spot reduce whatever you do.. sucks some times but w.e
  • hauer01
    hauer01 Posts: 516 Member
    Everyone loses weight first in different areas first. There is no rule of thumb as to where it should come off first. However, based on the information from these forums, I would say that where we want to lose it first, is the last place we lose it.

    Sodium just makes you retain more water, it doesn't actually cause weight gain.

    As far as your butt concerns, perhaps your workouts have lifted your butt up!
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Your butt is probably getting rounder, and higher too. This is a good thing. Really.

    However, there is also proabbaly still some fat store there. As you lose, it'll get tighter and smaller too.
  • BondBomb
    BondBomb Posts: 1,781 Member
    I doubt you are putting on muscle in your butt. Thats just silly.
    Even if you put on actual muscle (which as we know is hard for women) it wouldnt be in just one area.
    Mostlikely you had less fat there to begin with. My 'guess' is that you had more fat around your hips and thighs like a lot of women. You lost overall fat making the muscle more obvious. Just happens to be the booty in your case.
    My advice. Get yourself an assman and keep doing what you are doing. :)
  • SwannySez
    SwannySez Posts: 5,860 Member
    assman_plate.jpg
  • hope516
    hope516 Posts: 1,133 Member
    :laugh:
    I'm going to need detailed before and after pics to give you an accurate answer.

    I'm here to help, after all.

    bahahahahhaha :laugh:
  • LPCoder
    LPCoder Posts: 404 Member
    Please remember that fat serves several functions in the body. Fat serves as connective tissue between body organs, it serves as cushioning to protect organs as well. I your legs, buttocks and arms, you have fewer vital organs to protect,and you have been developing those muscles as well. It seems to me to be a function of your body and the workouts you are doing. If you are really concerned, a professional might be able to answer your concerns more thoroughly.
  • JenSmith1104
    JenSmith1104 Posts: 58
    If you are doing squats and lunges, you are building the glutes and hamstrings which are what your butt is. You are building those muscles and they are reactivating since you haven't been active lately.

    ^this
  • jenj1313
    jenj1313 Posts: 898 Member
    Same thing happened to me. Give it a few weeks and things should start to "even out" :-) Don't stop the leg work though... the large muscles in your lower half give you the most bang for your buck re: strength training.
  • IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym
    IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym Posts: 5,573 Member
    squats and lunges are firming up your butt, giving it a lift, making it appear larger. Are you doing strength training, too?
  • jjblogs
    jjblogs Posts: 327 Member
    butt lift......happening to me too with all the squats and lunges...totally noticeable...but, I like it..:))
  • JoniBologna
    JoniBologna Posts: 653 Member
    I've noticed my butt is perkier too after lunges and squats. I appreciate this though. I'd rather have a perky round butt, than, a saggy, fat, pancake butt. Enjoy it. :happy:
  • DecemberNick
    DecemberNick Posts: 64 Member
    I love this forum. So classy.
  • jendavis07
    jendavis07 Posts: 66
    I doubt you are putting on muscle in your butt. Thats just silly.
    Even if you put on actual muscle (which as we know is hard for women) it wouldnt be in just one area.
    Mostlikely you had less fat there to begin with. My 'guess' is that you had more fat around your hips and thighs like a lot of women. You lost overall fat making the muscle more obvious. Just happens to be the booty in your case.
    My advice. Get yourself an assman and keep doing what you are doing. :)


    Love this advice!!
  • ElPumaMex
    ElPumaMex Posts: 367 Member
    assman_plate.jpg

    :bigsmile:
  • buzzcogs
    buzzcogs Posts: 296 Member
    Your butt may not be bigger, it might just be firmer so you got more structure to your tush and it seems to stick out more! Plus your waist might just be getting smaller therefore making your fanny look larger. If you are firming up and eating right I wouldn't obsess..I bet you look cute! To keep yourself from going crazy though, why not start taking measurements once a month or so. Do neck, arms, bust, thights, waist, hips. That will give you and idea of what your body is doing. I remember when I got out of basic training when I was 20, I weighed 8 lbs more but my jeans were falling off of me. So embrace that healthy things you are doing and be assured you are going to look and feel better if you stick to it.
  • gaelyngaelyn
    gaelyngaelyn Posts: 86 Member
    Do NOT stop doing squats and lunges girl! You are building muscle, which is going to "lift" you bum and make it firm under there (under the fat you still have to lose) WHEN the fat that you still have does come off it'll reveal a nice firm and smaller (I promise) but lifted up butt... not to mention toned, firm and slimmer thighs. It's just that what is happening right now is that it's lifting and toning up- but under neath a layer of fat you still have. Also squats and lunges are great calorie burners because they utilize some of your largest muscle groups. A nice, firm, lifted, round a*s is a GREAT THING sister. :)
  • MyrianeO
    MyrianeO Posts: 92 Member
    Like the others say - keep doing what you're doing because the fat will burn eventually, your butt probably just looks bigger because you lost on your waist and thighs.. have you taken measurements?

    Also, try kicking up the cardio, which will focus more on shedding away that annoying fat :) Good luck, - Oh, and 8 lbs is great, keep it up!
  • Birder150
    Birder150 Posts: 677 Member
    Note to self: start doing squats. :happy:
  • Fit4_Life
    Fit4_Life Posts: 828 Member
    I'm going to need detailed before and after pics to give you an accurate answer.

    I'm here to help, after all.

    He's right. We're professionals.

    Love the humor! LMAO!
  • mskari77
    mskari77 Posts: 142
    I'm going to need detailed before and after pics to give you an accurate answer.

    I'm here to help, after all.

    :drinker:
  • konswela
    konswela Posts: 137 Member
    I'm going to need detailed before and after pics to give you an accurate answer.

    I'm here to help, after all.


    hahahah. Men I tell ya..LOL too funny..
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    I doubt you are putting on muscle in your butt. Thats just silly.
    Even if you put on actual muscle (which as we know is hard for women) it wouldnt be in just one area.
    Mostlikely you had less fat there to begin with. My 'guess' is that you had more fat around your hips and thighs like a lot of women. You lost overall fat making the muscle more obvious. Just happens to be the booty in your case.
    My advice. Get yourself an assman and keep doing what you are doing. :)


    Love this advice!!

    I know!!...the gluteous maximus (butt muscle) is only the largest muscle in our bodies! Also, you gain muscle in the areas you train - in this case...the butt
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