I'm getting frustrated!! (Thighs)
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I do cardio every day (4 days a week) - 65 minutes total per day on Arc Trainer
and leg exercises (machines that target upper, inner, and outer thighs) every other day
and have been doing this for almost a year now, but my thighs won't change! They are NO thinner and I'm getting really upset. What do I need to do?
I'm 39, and I weighed 143 when I first started and now I weigh 135. So I haven't even lost that much weight for all the cardio I do. I track my food on here and try to stay right around 1200 cals/day.
Someone please give me some tips that will cause actual changes and fat burn!
Very sad
and leg exercises (machines that target upper, inner, and outer thighs) every other day
and have been doing this for almost a year now, but my thighs won't change! They are NO thinner and I'm getting really upset. What do I need to do?
I'm 39, and I weighed 143 when I first started and now I weigh 135. So I haven't even lost that much weight for all the cardio I do. I track my food on here and try to stay right around 1200 cals/day.
Someone please give me some tips that will cause actual changes and fat burn!
Very sad
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I Know the feeling! I do 5 days of cardio (mostly running)for 30 min and my thighs just want to get bigger lol. Doing sprints has helped tone and define them tho. I think you may be consuming too few calories a day or not the right kind of stuff. 1200 calories is very low and you may be holding on to some fat because your body is hungry and storing it. Also... don't be afraid to lift some heavy weights.
Squats with a 25-45lb plate overhead is a good one..Hope this help. You are not alone! 0 -
Are they at least more toned? Mine haven't gone down in size, but they're less jiggly.0
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You can't spot reduce. I'm sorry; I know that is not what you want to hear.
Can you learn to love them for what they do for you?0 -
Those machines work out relatively small muscles. Weighted squats, lunges, step-ups and kettlebell swings will engage your large thigh muscles.0
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Sadly you cant lose in one spot. I'm a bottom heavy girl so I know the feeling. :frown:0
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I'm going to say that maybe 1200 cals is not enough for all the working out your doing!! I have two leg days a week, run at least 3 miles three times a week, and do 30min 3 days a week on 100% incline on the eliptical and Im seeing nice results in my legs....they are not getting smaller though, instead muscles are showing definition. I also eat about 1500-1600 cals a day. On leg days I do squats, lunges, reverse lunges, walking lunges, step ups....any at home thigh work outs!! Hope this gives you some ideas 0
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My thighs never went down smaller in size until I started adding more weight traning and HIIT workouts. And I was running every other day before I got hurt a couple of months ago and doing spin 3 times a week.0
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Thanks everyone! I know that I can't spot reduce, but nothing is changing. I have GOT to slim them down because they rub together at the top and I can't take it! lol
I do HIIT on the Arc, and I push myself and go 3.2 miles total every day, and (according to the machines) I burn 600 a day in cardio alone.
I will start adding weighted lunges and squats after the gym when I get home tonight. I'm so over it! 0 -
WELL!
I have always, always had upper thighs that rub from the middle and even though otherwise (nowdays) being slim, they haven't really changed that much. Funnily enough they've never bothered me too much though as I've been always more concerned about my flat bottom.
This in mind I started doing the Butt Bible exactly 1,5 weeks ago. I've noticed definite changes in my butt but the biggest (HUGE!!!) change has been in my inner thighs.... they're gone! Just about touching each other and trousers that have been tight before feel completely different. I'm pretty confused by this as it happened so quick that it really seems like someone just removed them while I was sleeping and I was left with these legs that feel bizarre when walking
Butt bible = inner thigh bible.0 -
WELL!
I have always, always had upper thighs that rub from the middle and even though otherwise (nowdays) being slim, they haven't really changed that much. Funnily enough they've never bothered me too much though as I've been always more concerned about my flat bottom.
This in mind I started doing the Butt Bible exactly 1,5 weeks ago. I've noticed definite changes in my butt but the biggest (HUGE!!!) change has been in my inner thighs.... they're gone! Just about touching each other and trousers that have been tight before feel completely different. I'm pretty confused by this as it happened so quick that it really seems like someone just removed them while I was sleeping and I was left with these legs that feel bizarre when walking
Butt bible = inner thigh bible.
REALLY!?!?! I must seek out this bible that you speak of. So, did you get an awesome butt as well? 0 -
REALLY!?!?! I must seek out this bible that you speak of. So, did you get an awesome butt as well?
Yes really. It has upper and lower body exercises but I've been only doing the lower body... and rather than recommended 2 times a week, I did 5. Just changed into level 2 and can confirm some serious butt lift action happening too.0 -
REALLY!?!?! I must seek out this bible that you speak of. So, did you get an awesome butt as well?
Yes really. It has upper and lower body exercises but I've been only doing the lower body... and rather than recommended 2 times a week, I did 5. Just changed into level 2 and can confirm some serious butt lift action happening too.
That is quite encouraging! I have Comcast On Demand, so I'll start doing that after the gym! YAY! Thank you!!!0 -
REALLY!?!?! I must seek out this bible that you speak of. So, did you get an awesome butt as well?
Yes really. It has upper and lower body exercises but I've been only doing the lower body... and rather than recommended 2 times a week, I did 5. Just changed into level 2 and can confirm some serious butt lift action happening too.
That is quite encouraging! I have Comcast On Demand, so I'll start doing that after the gym! YAY! Thank you!!!
No worries hope it works out! Keep us updated!0 -
Well of course I can't find Exercise TV on On Demand.
I have the Sports & Fitness category, but no Exercise TV or Butt Bible listings. I'm gonna cry.0 -
Well of course I can't find Exercise TV on On Demand.
I have the Sports & Fitness category, but no Exercise TV or Butt Bible listings. I'm gonna cry.
OMG, sorry to keep posting, but I found all 3 videos on YouTube. YAY! Resuming celebration. 0 -
this butt bible sounds very exciting! my butt/thighs have always been my biggest problem areas. thanks for the tip!
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I also love the Butt Bible. If only my boys (ages 3 & 5) wouldn't bounce on top of me when I'm trying to do it... I might enjoy it more I do have to turn the volume down because the lady gets on my nerves. 0
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I started the Butt Bible level 1 last night, and today my butt is sore, and my thighs & waist are hurting! It packs quite a punch for only being 20 minutes! 0
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When I did only cardio I weighed between 102-105 pounds but my thighs were still flabby and I had cellulite on the backs of my thighs. Then I started lifting hard core, lunges, squats and especially deadlifts and now my thighs are 18.5" and I can see the muscle in them. And I weigh 110-111 now and have 0 cellulite.
LIFT! And cut down on the cardio!0 -
When I did only cardio I weighed between 102-105 pounds but my thighs were still flabby and I had cellulite on the backs of my thighs. Then I started lifting hard core, lunges, squats and especially deadlifts and now my thighs are 18.5" and I can see the muscle in them. And I weigh 110-111 now and have 0 cellulite.
LIFT! And cut down on the cardio!
Very interesting! Did you have to pay major attention on your caloric intake, or just lift more?
OH, also I don't do only cardio. I do cardio 4x a week, but on those 4 days I also alternate upper and lower machines, lifting as much weight as I can for 8-10 reps each.0 -
I've been told by multiple trainers that you need to switch up your cardio routine just like you switch up your a weight routine. The human body is built to adapt and become more efficient at what it does and you end up plateauing. Switching up helps the body burn more and works your muscles differently getting better results. You may want to consider including weights into your routine ( light weight is fine). Also some plyometric exercises would be great if you can do them without injury (lots of jumping and explosive movements).0
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I've been told by multiple trainers that you need to switch up your cardio routine just like you switch up your a weight routine. The human body is built to adapt and become more efficient at what it does and you end up plateauing. Switching up helps the body burn more and works your muscles differently getting better results. You may want to consider including weights into your routine ( light weight is fine). Also some plyometric exercises would be great if you can do them without injury (lots of jumping and explosive movements).
Well now I'm just getting confused. I do HIIT on the Arc, so I don't think changing up the cardio is my problem. I do weight machines every day as well. Are you saying I need to move into the free weights section and start lifting dumbbells and stuff??0 -
AND... up until about 2 weeks ago I had lost 12 pounds. Now my scale is back up to me only losing 5 pounds. So I am beyond frustrated. I do everything that I read that I should do, I record my calories and consume less than I burn, I try to eat the right ratio of carbs/protein/fat etc., and I just feel like I'm getting NO WHERE. UGGGHHH!!0
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You should try edward jankowski's escape your shape workout. I am doing a modified version and I've noticed a difference in my thighs.0
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I think what she is saying is change up what you are doing.... Like instead of doing just the arc trainer, do some cycling or walking on the treadmill or the elliptical trainer.
You would be surprise how cycling will tone and slim down the leg muscles.
Good luck!I've been told by multiple trainers that you need to switch up your cardio routine just like you switch up your a weight routine. The human body is built to adapt and become more efficient at what it does and you end up plateauing. Switching up helps the body burn more and works your muscles differently getting better results. You may want to consider including weights into your routine ( light weight is fine). Also some plyometric exercises would be great if you can do them without injury (lots of jumping and explosive movements).
Well now I'm just getting confused. I do HIIT on the Arc, so I don't think changing up the cardio is my problem. I do weight machines every day as well. Are you saying I need to move into the free weights section and start lifting dumbbells and stuff??0 -
You should try edward jankowski's escape your shape workout. I am doing a modified version and I've noticed a difference in my thighs.
Today was my day 2 of Butt Bible after reading the glowing reviews, and I can barely walk. So I'm going to give it the 6 week run first, but I appreciate the suggestion! 0 -
Don't know if you've found results with "the butt bible", but if not, you should google and buy a book called "The Thigh Gap Hack". It has two separate protocols for people trying to slim down the thighs (one for women who need to lose excess fat, and another for people who need to lose overdeveloped leg muscles usually gotten from excessive heavy resistance training of the legs/sports).
It's broken down into diet hacks, exercise hacks, motivational hacks and outside hacks (like specific massages, and the latest noninvasive procedures that'll help target the stubborn fat in this area). It's also not just regular rehashing of things you've heard before - like it talks about a hunger training hack, exercise cycling hack, how to trick the metabolism into burning more fat, etc.
If I could give you one tip though, it would be to look at what you're eating since fat is lost mainly through diet. I know you're eating 1200 calories, but did you know (the book covers this) that your body will not burn fat if there is too much insulin released in your system... even when you are on a deficit.
Yup! So, you really got to stay away from the sugar, carbs and sodium (the sodium is more for water retention) if you want to see some change in your lower body. It might sound like there's nothing else to eat, but there is protein and moderate fat.
The link for the book is http://www.thighgaphack.com
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Thanks everyone! I know that I can't spot reduce, but nothing is changing. I have GOT to slim them down because they rub together at the top and I can't take it! lol
I do HIIT on the Arc, and I push myself and go 3.2 miles total every day, and (according to the machines) I burn 600 a day in cardio alone.
I will start adding weighted lunges and squats after the gym when I get home tonight. I'm so over it!
I'm fit and the tops of my thighs tend to rub together because my legs are muscular. Even if they weren't though they would never be thin enough so they don't rub. I chalk it up to genetics.0 -
Am I reading it right that you are only eating 1200? You probably can't build muscle at 1200, then (I don't know your height, etc). All your hard work won't work if those muscles aren't fed! It's great if your macros are good. Just bump them up and eat for muscle gain. Yay to eating more, lol 0
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Thanks everyone! I know that I can't spot reduce, but nothing is changing. I have GOT to slim them down because they rub together at the top and I can't take it! lol
I do HIIT on the Arc, and I push myself and go 3.2 miles total every day, and (according to the machines) I burn 600 a day in cardio alone.
I will start adding weighted lunges and squats after the gym when I get home tonight. I'm so over it!
So you only NET 600 calories per day?0
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