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Thunder Thighs Question

Shannon2714
Shannon2714 Posts: 843 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Ok...I need help here. What are some of the better/best ways to lose fat on your thighs? I've been walking/jogging pretty much daily and my calves look sexy as hell...but my thighs, I SWEAR they look worse than before I started.

ALL advice/input is appreciated, but I would really love to hear from some ex-thunder-thigh-carrying women that found something that worked for them.

Thanks, all

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  • Nikiki
    Nikiki Posts: 993
    Bad news is there's no real way to drop weight in one spot, your genetics are set so you are prone to carry weight in your thighs and unfortunately it will take longer to lose it there, I'm the same way! I've dropped 3 inches from my stomach but less than half an inch from each thigh.

    You can do squats and lunges to build the lean muscle in your legs and just keep working on dropping your overall body fat percentage.

    Good luck!!
  • 82ale
    82ale Posts: 32 Member
    A trainer once told me to avoid any exercise that resembles the thighmaster a la Suzanne Somers. This will visually make your thighs look wider from the front because you're building the inner and outer muscles. It seems logical but I don't know.
  • gaiareeves
    gaiareeves Posts: 292 Member
    I'm the same; my torso measurements are 35 - 27.5 - 35.5, but I still have 22" thighs >___>

    You can't spot reduce though. Your body carries weight in different places depending on genetics. You have to lose all over fat, and then certain areas will shrink in their own time.
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    Not sure...mine have gotten a lot smaller, but they still "thunder." Ugh. That said, I used to have some cellulite and since I started lifting weights my thighs have gotten a lot smoother.
  • DisputedEnds
    DisputedEnds Posts: 95
    Squats, and don't be ashamed of your legs big legs are sexy from my pov.
  • tiffanyrose519
    tiffanyrose519 Posts: 107 Member
    Ugh! I'm in the same boat! And when I run a lot I swear they get bigger! :-/ I know there's no way to spot reduce, just lower body fat....
  • shammxo
    shammxo Posts: 1,432 Member
    Squats, lunges, deadlifts.

    Like everybody said.. There is no way to spot reduce, but you can build some muscle so they aren't jiggly. That's what I'm trying to do currently.
  • _TastySnoBalls_
    _TastySnoBalls_ Posts: 1,298 Member
    I've pretty much accepted the fact that i will NEVER have skinny thighs...it is what is..at least they'll be toned as f***
  • Lozze
    Lozze Posts: 1,917 Member
    Continue losing weight. There's no way to spot reduce sadly.
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    Squats, lunges, deadlifts.

    Like everybody said.. There is no way to spot reduce, but you can build some muscle so they aren't jiggly. That's what I'm trying to do currently.

    Did a wonder on mine
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Squats, lunges, deadlifts.

    Like everybody said.. There is no way to spot reduce, but you can build some muscle so they aren't jiggly. That's what I'm trying to do currently.

    This, exactly.
  • Shannon2714
    Shannon2714 Posts: 843 Member
    Thanks all....the dimply-ness is definitely an issue, but I will keep doing what I'm doing and hope for the best results possible!! Thank you all again!
  • Shannon2714
    Shannon2714 Posts: 843 Member
    Squats, and don't be ashamed of your legs big legs are sexy from my pov.

    *swoon* Thank you for that...made me smile! :smile:
  • islandesskeemo
    islandesskeemo Posts: 6
    Hi,

    Nikiki is ABSOLUTELY right. Genetically women are designed to carry the weight there. something about child bearing, lol. For most it will be the very last place you will lose fat. Tone and firm the areas don't bulk it, and as your overall body fat percentage decreases the thighs will too. Just keep at it.
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