Question:
I have larger legs and I am worried that I always will!
My legs have always been the biggest part of my body and I am afraid that after weightloss they still will be. I am looking for any helpful tips as to what I can do to aide this, or if it will just happen on its own! Any tips will be greatly appreciated!! THANKS — [Deactivated Member] (posted on December 25, 2003)
December 24, 2003
Everyone is different. I always had carried my weight in my thighs, hips
and butt. Even when I was thin, before the weight gain, I was always
larger there. After I lost all my weight with surgery...I have no butt and
the thights are all normal now. I don't know why....that's just the way it
happened. Actually I have always had a small waist and now it seems that
is where it is the most difficult to get the fat off. Odd. Best of luck
to you.
— RebeccaP
December 25, 2003
I had huge leggs and they trimmed right down. In clothing they are in
proportion to my body. The bad thing is they look awful because they are so
saggy. I have to be honest though and tell you I didn't exercise like I
should have. I have heard that if you have large leggs you should avoid
heavy legg exercise that builds muscle because you don't want them to bulk
up bigger. Things like walking ane running are good but stair stepping
while great exercise can bulk up the size of your leggs. Someone that has
thinner leggs might want to do those exercises. I have made a deal with
some girls at work to utilize our office fitness room every day after work
starting January. So we shall see how that goes. Don't worry to much you
will be amazed at how your leggs shrink. Carrie
— Carrie D.
December 25, 2003
Just wanted to say that I had huge legs when I started. Now I have very
skinny legs. I think walking was the best exercise I could do for my legs.
It worked out great. 215/136/125 6/11/03 Janice
— betterfitness
December 25, 2003
I have really found that a lot of biking has made a HUGE difference in the
size of my legs. Now I wear mini skirts to show them off ;)
— kultgirl
December 25, 2003
If you see my first pre-op pic in my profile. I had pretty large legs too-
now- they are quite thin..But VERY VERY saggy and wrinkly- I carried MOST
of my weight right in my stomach- and even though I am 5'8" and now of
a "normal" weight- I still have a HUGE belly with LOTS and LOTS
of hanging skin- JUST BE MENTALLY PREPARED that you WILL lose weight, but
for some, the skin left over is quite bad. I wish someone would have
prepared me just a little bit better for what would be "left
over" At least clothing hides it...Best wishes Kim
— WABBIT F.
December 25, 2003
I had surgery 6-30-03 so far as of last week have lost 132 pounds that is
in less then 6 mo. anyways I bike ride everyday at the gym in 20 min. I go
4 sometimes 5 miles depending on haw fast I ride. I tell ya there is a BIG
difference in my leg and whole body. I walk, ride the bike and weight
training, for toning THAT has really helped ALL over. I do not have any
problems with skin really as of yet. I am 34 yrs., 5 ft. 9, started weight
381 now 249 and still going. If you do not use HEAVY weight you will not
bulk up. I have a personal trainer that really helps. Good luck to you. But
you must do this at least 5 days a week well at least I do and it is
working and I LOVE it! Aerobics is great also
— Janine Greenwood
December 25, 2003
I think I have lost just about as many inches on each thigh as I have in my
waist! As a matter of fact I can finally stand with my feet together and
still have 1+ inches inbetween my thighs!
— eaamc
December 26, 2003
Roxanne... I've ALWAYS had bigger calves and thighs and at this point,
starting at 390lbs and now having lost 126lbs, I'm starting to see a
difference in them. My calves always before felt almost "tight"
is the only way I could describe them, but now, they are thinning out and
feeling a bit "looser." My thighs are slimming down too although
that's taking a little more time. Best wishes to you and God bless you as
you make your journey!!
Amy
— Amy G.
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