How do you lose hip fat "saddle bags"?

sashaeverett · June 2012

My main areas that look the worst is my hips and the front of my stomach where I still have that baby pooch. How can I get rid of these? These seem to be the hardest for me and even when I was skinny i always had a problem with them. If I could lose those I would feel so much more comfortable about myself.

IveLanded · June 2012

I've lost 6 or 7 inches off my hips in the past few months. I don't know that there is any huge secret except hard work. But my main forms of cardio are running and spinning/biking.....and I know that those are both really good for your butt and thighs. I think a key is doing a good mix of cardio, to burn the fat, and work outs that target those areas.

Good luck.

sarahrbraun · June 2012

I hate to be the bearer of bad news....but if you have *always* had issues with having saddlebags, you might not be able to get rid of them with diet and exercise

My MIL lost a TON of weight ( like 50 pounds on her 5 foot frame) and I swear the only place she DIDN'T lose, was those darn saddlebags!

I personally have a massive muffin top that I want to get rid of. It seems like I lose above it, and I lose below it, and it just sticks out like a sore thumb...

jmenglund03 · June 2012

I second @sarahrbraun's comments...You may have a pear-shaped body type, in which case thighs/hips are always going to be larger. I am the same way, and it was not until I started running alot (like 18miles on weekends to train for a marathon) that I started to notice a difference. My saddlebags were reduced, but not completely gone by any means. It's hard work, for sure

I feel your pain. Best wishes with your fitness plans.

fabafter5 · June 2012

Ditto Spinning. This woman in my Spinning class had big saddlebags. She started in January and has significantly reduced them. We take the same class M-W-F.

How do you lose hip fat "saddle bags"?

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