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Ending up with a fat body and thin legs.

kitten- Posts: 23 Joined: 2002/06/10	2003/01/08, 03:37 AM Hi, I'm just wondering.. sometimes when I'm at the gym I see women running on the treadmill. I notice that some of them are rather.. bulky/chubby/fat on top but they have nice toned legs. Does this mean that if I keep running and don't do any other workouts this will be my fate too? (NOooooooooooo!) My legs are starting to get pretty toned but the rest of me is still fat-y. Does this sound OK to you? I run about 2.5-3.5km three times a week minimum, and I do 5 kinds of arm exercises 20 reps plus 40 situps- all these I try to do about 4 sets minimum. Bleah. Also, to the girls, does PMS affect your diet much? I find myself craving for lots of food when I have PMS and it really quite ruins my diet!! Either that or I end up feeling quite.. ravenous. Argh. I would be very very very thankful if anyone could reply. Appreciate it.
Lumina20 Posts: 966 Joined: 2001/10/31	2003/01/08, 10:44 AM I think it all depends on your body type. When I don't run or do any exercise at all I tend to be smaller up top and larger at the bottom, when all I do is run regularly, then I'm the same way but just a much smaller version of that. When I'm PMSing I tend to want chocolate so I'll go ahead and have a lil' instead of depriving myself.
mackfactor Posts: 766 Joined: 2002/10/17	2003/01/08, 01:36 PM kitten - make sure not to neglect core strength. The lifts that burn the most calories are the ones that use the largest muscle groups - legs (!!), back and chest. Training only your extremities rather than core muscles as well is a good way to get injured and develop odd looking imbalances. -------------- "Don't follow leaders and watch your parking meters!" -- Bob Dylan
CarolinaChick Posts: 51 Joined: 2003/01/07	2003/01/08, 02:33 PM Good advice above. Also remember genetics plays a huge role in your progress. That doesn't mean your screwed because you have a certain gene that keeps you from reaching your goal, it only means that you have to work even harder. Also, you can not spot reduce. Continue your cardio, include a good balanced diet, maybe a 40/40/20 ratio, AS WELL AS a complete (meaning, full body) weight training program. In order to stay symmetrical and prevent injury you must train every body part. I recommend once a week for each body part. The key is to actually challenge your body. Good luck hun.
sandysford Posts: 1,139 Joined: 2002/11/18	2003/01/08, 02:43 PM Carolinachick, you are going to be great to this site! -------------- I will lift my own weight someday!!!!!
CarolinaChick Posts: 51 Joined: 2003/01/07	2003/01/08, 03:02 PM Awhhhh, *kiss* You are a sweetheart. Thanks, I'm already loving it here.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/01/08, 03:48 PM <<another fan of carolinachic, right on the money!! But a dog? -------------- The trouble with jogging is that, by the time you realize you are not in shape for it, it is too far to walk back! Franklin P. Jones Ivan Montreal Canada
CarolinaChick Posts: 51 Joined: 2003/01/07	2003/01/09, 12:49 PM *ha ha ha* Sorry about the pic, it's the only pic I had that would upload here.
kitten- Posts: 23 Joined: 2002/06/10	2003/01/10, 01:03 PM Thanks carolina, mack and lumina! Will keep all this in mind! Whew good thing I asked before I started getting a wonky body! :)
2269001 Posts: 1 Joined: 2005/03/05	2005/03/05, 06:15 PM WELL IM WORKING OUT TRYING TO INCREASE LEG AND DECREASE UPBODY ANY WOMEN HAVE ANY IDEL HOW TO AM 47 PRETTY HEALTH , ALWAYS TRYING BUT NOT KNOWING HOW AM A SIZE 14 BUT WANT TO BE 10-12 HELP
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2005/03/05, 07:59 PM this one was from 2003 where are they all coming back from -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am ANIMAL! and that is enough.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2005/03/05, 10:58 PM 2269001 - fill out your profile, pick a program at freetrainers - start working out and hang around the forums here for good advice and info! -------------- Vision without action is a daydream, Action without vision is a nightmare. -- Japanese Proverb --