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Any advice for toning and shaping legs

lilmunchkin Posts: 7 Joined: 2002/02/16	2002/02/19, 06:28 AM I am new to this site. My friend recommended it to me as we have similar weight loss goals. My biggest concern is my legs. My legs have no shape (other than large). In fact, my legs are built like tree trunks. My ankles are also quite thick. Besides cutting them off, I would like to know what I could do to slim them and give them more shape.
ltroisi Posts: 764 Joined: 2001/11/06	2002/02/19, 07:17 AM we need to know more about you? do you currently weight train? do cardio? how much do you want to lose? There are definately answers to your questions. Provide us with more info please. Also use the search and you will get some great posts on weight loss.
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/02/19, 09:17 AM Hello there! If you want to shape your legs you have to work out and follow a diet..... simply as that. The good thing about this is that you'll get use to your new life style (and body!!) and you'll never ever wanting to stop again. It also sounds like you have a problem with water retention. Make sure of drinking enough water. Luck to you.
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/02/19, 10:38 AM Welcome to ft! Please fill out your profile, and share your goals and current training regimen (if any). That way, we can give better advice in the future. As far as your legs, you'll need to adopt a good diet and exercise program that will target your legs. FT has many exercises that can target this area. If you haven't already, you should sign up for an ft program. Good luck!
edwardocantu Posts: 59 Joined: 2001/12/11	2002/02/20, 09:59 AM for toning and shaping legs try mainly machiones like the leg press machine...go for reps though..not power
lilmunchkin Posts: 7 Joined: 2002/02/16	2002/02/21, 04:55 AM Thank you for your quick reply. I am in the Marine Corps so I run at least 3 times a week. I have started weight training, I do cardio workouts. I weigh about 130-135, I would like to lose about 10-15lbs. I have a petite frame and a small waist--almost all of my weight is in my legs. (I wear sm/med tops and lg bottoms).
ltroisi Posts: 764 Joined: 2001/11/06	2002/02/21, 06:45 AM How is your diet? Watch the simple carbohydrates. Women tend to lose weight in their lower bodied last so if you start dieting it will eventually reduce as you lose weight. I think if you continue your running weight train your legs and upper body regularly you will see a difference after sometime. Be patient. Weight training you body is eztrememly important as women tend to be thin in the upper body and then our lower bodies appear even bigger!!!
feelnfit Posts: 87 Joined: 2002/02/03	2002/02/21, 03:09 PM my leggs are a bodypart that is easy for me to train and shape i my self like legg extensions , sissy squats , lunges on the smith and single leg curls all are what i use just for shaping. high reps med weight. david
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/02/22, 02:36 AM A good advice for you is to start training your shoulders and arms!!!! Since you have a big difference between your upper and lower body you can "cheat", make your upper body look stronger with weight training (I'm NOT talking about becoming all bulky!) Getting muscles in the upper body takes a lot of time so be patient and DON'T be afraid of lifting heavy. -------------- - Nina :o)
lilmunchkin Posts: 7 Joined: 2002/02/16	2002/03/03, 03:43 AM What are sissy squats, and lunges on the smith?
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/03/03, 03:55 AM Look at the exercise description you'll find here at FT. You'll find pics and words to explain you. -------------- - Nina :o) La vie est toujours aussi belle.....
shorty18 Posts: 5 Joined: 2005/03/17	2005/03/17, 07:26 AM :love:
hippoonice Posts: 3 Joined: 2005/03/17	2005/03/17, 11:06 AM im 16 127 and 5'3 not fat by anymeands but i need to shed a few lbs. and tone everything, im in track and i lift everyday but i feel i dont take full advantage of my workout time are there certain things i shoukd be doing to maximise my time in the weightroom to get toned up i do ab workouts everyday but no results (like200 or more crunches a day)
hippoonice Posts: 3 Joined: 2005/03/17	2005/03/17, 11:07 AM :angry:
editaganic Posts: 1 Joined: 2008/02/07	2008/02/07, 11:59 AM ============ Quoting from ltroisi: we need to know more about you? do you currently weight train? do cardio? how much do you want to lose? There are definately answers to your questions. Provide us with more info please. Also use the search and you will get some great posts on weight loss. ============= :(i want to lose 20 pnds big problem is my legs
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2008/02/08, 08:39 AM ummmm. Why quote it and not follow the advice. You have no profile, you give no information otyher than 20 pounds to go and big legs... how are we supposed to give you any advice?:angry:
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2008/02/08, 02:41 PM obviously the poster here picked up an ancient thread that hasn't been touched in 3 years,:(
vnsajade Posts: 2 Joined: 2008/02/10	2008/02/10, 03:14 AM so my problem is im only 23 not obese not thin but i have lots of fatty tissue! how do i work off the cellulite!?
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2008/02/10, 05:55 PM Healthy diet and exercise. -------------- Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success. Ivan Montreal Canada (City of Festivals)
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2008/02/11, 06:31 AM Vnsa take a look at tennis players...they have VERY nice legs. (IMO) Volleyball players have nice ones too....and i'm sure other sports do as well... all i'm saying is they got them being active: running, jumping, squatting, spining. Basicly moving, moving, moving. -------------- \\"The eight laws of learning are explanation, demonstration, imitation, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition, and repetition\\"
aashukali Posts: 2 Joined: 2011/05/20	2011/05/20, 03:18 AM :angry:
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