Inner thigh fat very gross, please help

UglyLegsGirl · 09-20-2006, 10:10 PM

I dont even know if this is poossible or not. My legs are uber UGLY

Its the cause of my overall depression

PLease tell me guys if it is realistically possible to have those sleek and slender legs that girls have

I woould love to hear as to what I need to do for that. Look are very important to me for my self confidence

HEre are some pics that will help yoou guys judge the best

I am very embarrased to post these pics, but theres no other option. I am going to the carribean in next august, but I have weddings to attend this Jan, so the faster I can do this- the better it would be

you will see my gross legs in these pics- please bear with me

http://i9.tinypic.com/2j4d35t.jpg

http://i10.tinypic.com/4d1wais.jpg

my upper body is comparatively ok

http://i10.tinypic.com/2mgox6w.jpg

http://i9.tinypic.com/313ojtc.jpg

Do you guys see the fat on the inner thighs
How do I eliminate that

PorscheGal · 09-20-2006, 10:42 PM

Please don't consider yourself ugly! That's not a healthy outlook. We all have our "problem areas" we like to work on, but keep a positive attitude about it.

Clean eating and exercise (weights and cardio) are what do the trick, no magic there!

Do you train, keep a diet journal, have any kind of program going? These are the things that are helpful.

It's realistic to improve. Genetics are just that, genetics. Just keep at it, you'll get to be the best YOU can be!!

terracotta · 09-20-2006, 10:49 PM

^^^ agreed! Don't be so down on yourself. Yes, you can improve. No, the process isn't easy, there are no quick fixes. But there are definately good healthy ways to lose the fat. Perhaps you should start by looking at my website http://terracotta2.googlepages.com

What do you currently do for diet and exercise?

UglyLegsGirl · 09-20-2006, 10:53 PM

Height- 5 feet 3 inches
Weight- 126 lbs
Dont know BF%

MY nutritional contents were bad before, now I ve changed everything since a week

9 am- two egg omellete and whey protein shake and a banana

12 pm- broown rice, chicken and fish oil pill

4 pm- same as 12 pm

8pm- whey protein shake- 2 scoops, fish oil pill

I do cardio at 5 pm

Do you guys reccomend me to do an hour of weights every morning follwed by 30 minutes of cardio
Will being consistent with this plan help me achieve my goals, or is there anything else I need to do
Also do you guys reccomend me to follow anyones journal as such

TurbulentFluid · 09-21-2006, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by UglyLegsGirl

Do you guys reccomend me to do an hour of weights every morning follwed by 30 minutes of cardio

No... "every day" is a bad policy when it comes to doing anything to your body. For most beginners, 2 times a week full body workout with some heavy lifting thrown in is more than enough to see overall results. Once you reach your maximum with this, you'll decide what your goals are, and what you want to do next. Right now I'd suggest using big compound motions, and starting out with 60% machine work and 40% free-weights and working to get to about as low as 30% machines in your workout. Some people will tell you to use free weights only, or free weights right away and they're right - free weights are by far more effective. However, machines are much safer and it's good to get a "feel" for weightlifting through them, and only then move on to more serious and complex exercises including free-weights and the necessity to maintain impecable form in order not to get hurt.
As for cardio, I'd suggest doing it on non-weightlifting days. That way you'll be able to do it 100%, whereas after workout (where most pros put it) you'll be on low energy. Remember, what works for pros doesn't really work for beginners. Also, add at least 1-2 days of rest. ("Rest" here means SOME activites, tho, not exactly 2 days of couch-potatoing).

emmie · 09-21-2006, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UglyLegsGirl

Height- 5 feet 3 inches
Weight- 126 lbs
Dont know BF%

MY nutritional contents were bad before, now I ve changed everything since a week

9 am- two egg omellete and whey protein shake and a banana

12 pm- broown rice, chicken and fish oil pill

4 pm- same as 12 pm

8pm- whey protein shake- 2 scoops, fish oil pill

Good for you for making some changes to your diet! Diet is the MAJOR determinant in achieving a leaner body. But your diet looks pretty low in calories, and where are the vegetables??? Others probably will help you with more specifics about your diet, but for me, I say "Get yourself to the produce aisle, young lady!"

Good luck!
-Emma

tanya71 · 09-21-2006, 04:32 AM

you will get there. It just takes turtle time. You may for weeks and weeks not see any changes then all of a sudden bam it happens. Just keep at it and DON'T GIVE UP!!!!

Believe it or not you need more calories and meals.

Go to Terracottas site, it has great info.

UglyLegsGirl · 09-21-2006, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PorscheGal

Please don't consider yourself ugly! That's not a healthy outlook. We all have our "problem areas" we like to work on, but keep a positive attitude about it.

Clean eating and exercise (weights and cardio) are what do the trick, no magic there!

Do you train, keep a diet journal, have any kind of program going? These are the things that are helpful.

It's realistic to improve. Genetics are just that, genetics. Just keep at it, you'll get to be the best YOU can be!!

THanks for ensuring to me, that this is an achievable goal, makes me feel so much better

I am not giving up this time, I am fed up and ready to change!

I should probably be very patient though and pray

UglyLegsGirl · 09-21-2006, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurbulentFluid

No... "every day" is a bad policy when it comes to doing anything to your body. For most beginners, 2 times a week full body workout with some heavy lifting thrown in is more than enough to see overall results. Once you reach your maximum with this, you'll decide what your goals are, and what you want to do next. Right now I'd suggest using big compound motions, and starting out with 60% machine work and 40% free-weights and working to get to about as low as 30% machines in your workout. Some people will tell you to use free weights only, or free weights right away and they're right - free weights are by far more effective. However, machines are much safer and it's good to get a "feel" for weightlifting through them, and only then move on to more serious and complex exercises including free-weights and the necessity to maintain impecable form in order not to get hurt.
As for cardio, I'd suggest doing it on non-weightlifting days. That way you'll be able to do it 100%, whereas after workout (where most pros put it) you'll be on low energy. Remember, what works for pros doesn't really work for beginners. Also, add at least 1-2 days of rest. ("Rest" here means SOME activites, tho, not exactly 2 days of couch-potatoing).

I have learnt some basic free wieght exercises recently in the 24 hour fitness classes, like barbell lunges, barbell squats, barbell bench press, deadlifts
Althoogh I am not always sure if my form is correct
Definitely my glutes hamstrings and quads have been sore lately
Does this indicate that I am going somewhere?
I am a student, and so its hard to afford a personal trainer, so i am trying to do this myself

Thanks
BR
ULG

UglyLegsGirl · 09-21-2006, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emmie

Good for you for making some changes to your diet! Diet is the MAJOR determinant in achieving a leaner body. But your diet looks pretty low in calories, and where are the vegetables??? Others probably will help you with more specifics about your diet, but for me, I say "Get yourself to the produce aisle, young lady!"

Good luck!
-Emma

I should higher my calories, will definitely work on that, this itself is a lot of foood for me hehe

Thanks
BR
ULG

UglyLegsGirl · 09-21-2006, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tanya71

you will get there. It just takes turtle time. You may for weeks and weeks not see any changes then all of a sudden bam it happens. Just keep at it and DON'T GIVE UP!!!!

Believe it or not you need more calories and meals.

Go to Terracottas site, it has great info.

THanks for the assurance, gives me more motivation to do my part]
Definitely been reading terras site, since she posted it for me

THanks
BR
ULG

UglyLegsGirl · 09-21-2006, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PorscheGal

Please don't consider yourself ugly! That's not a healthy outlook. We all have our "problem areas" we like to work on, but keep a positive attitude about it.

Clean eating and exercise (weights and cardio) are what do the trick, no magic there!

Do you train, keep a diet journal, have any kind of program going? These are the things that are helpful.

It's realistic to improve. Genetics are just that, genetics. Just keep at it, you'll get to be the best YOU can be!!

I am starting a nutritional log and exercise log very soon,
Should I post it frm BB, so that I can recieve input from others?

THanks
BR
ULG

UglyLegsGirl · 09-21-2006, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terracotta

^^^ agreed! Don't be so down on yourself. Yes, you can improve. No, the process isn't easy, there are no quick fixes. But there are definately good healthy ways to lose the fat. Perhaps you should start by looking at my website http://terracotta2.googlepages.com

What do you currently do for diet and exercise?

THanks Terra, Great website and great help

BR
ULG

BiologyBabe · 09-21-2006, 07:36 AM

I saw your pics and they ARE NOT THAT BAD

... Certainly they DO NOT justify your giving yourself such a demeaning name as "uglylegsgirl"; You are NOT a lost cause and they are NOT so, so bad that you will never have sexy legs. I wanted you to know that is a GENUINE observation, not just fluffy b.s. pep-talk. Cardio, Cardio, Cardio & Diet, Diet oh yeah LOTS of weight/strength training for those legs. I didn't want to repeat info others had already left for you, just wanted to give you my honest opinion. Good luck

fitinidaho · 09-21-2006, 08:42 AM

Sorry that you feel so bad about your legs. I am in the same situation when it comes to inner thigh fat. I've tried just about every exercise and I eat really good. Nothing seems to work. I am only 105 pounds but I think 30 pounds is sitting right on my inner thighs! I hate it, so I know how you feel! I recently took up running and that seems to help, but at my weight, I am going to be a twig and still have fat thighs...UGH.
I guess we just have to keep trying different things and maybe eventually something will really work for us......
Hugs

terracotta · 09-21-2006, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by fitinidaho

Sorry that you feel so bad about your legs. I am in the same situation when it comes to inner thigh fat. I've tried just about every exercise and I eat really good. Nothing seems to work. I am only 105 pounds but I think 30 pounds is sitting right on my inner thighs! I hate it, so I know how you feel! I recently took up running and that seems to help, but at my weight, I am going to be a twig and still have fat thighs...UGH.
I guess we just have to keep trying different things and maybe eventually something will really work for us......
Hugs

It isn't weight that matters, it is bodyfat percentage. You are skinnyfat, ie. you have high bodyfat percentage since you have very little muscle. What you need is to bulk, and then cut. Running will just add to the skinnyfatness. You need muscle.

Beefcake Girl · 09-21-2006, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by terracotta

It isn't weight that matters, it is bodyfat percentage. You are skinnyfat, ie. you have high bodyfat percentage since you have very little muscle. What you need is to bulk, and then cut. Running will just add to the skinnyfatness. You need muscle.

SO TRUE! I can attest to this being a former skinny/fat myself LOL I was the classic size 2 girl that was very soft. After some weight training and a great diet, I now weigh a bit more but I am SMALLER and tighter...and not squishy! Good stuff

I do think diet is the most important factor in changing your body...while we all carry fat in different places (i.e. I carry it in my midsection, some of my girlfriends carry it in the lower body, etc), diet is the biggest factor in shaping your physique and losing body fat no matter where you hold it. Eating enough to stoke the metabolism and keep it burning and also to build some muscle sounds like a good suggestion. And be patient, sometimes trouble spots can be the last to shape up, but they will!

I really agree with the people who say diet is 90% of your results...all the cardio in the world cannot overcome a diet that is not on point.

LiftingIsLife · 09-21-2006, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BiologyBabe

I saw your pics and they ARE NOT THAT BAD

...

i SECOND that! and i'm a guy

STOP being so hard on yourself mentally and, instead, use that internal anger to PUMP SOME IRON!!!

best,
~lifer

Sylvo · 09-21-2006, 11:01 AM

First of all, thanks for posting that thread. It is helpful for me too as I feel that the inner and outer thigh is my biggest problem and definitely the thing I feel most self conscious about. About two weeks ago I began a high protein regimented diet and instead of only doing the cardio that I always did I began full body workouts as well. I can already tell a difference in my legs. Dimpling that is for the most part gone! Not kidding a bit. It's amazing what it is doing to my body. All of these years I have been at a plateau and this was what I needed to jump start better self esteem (not to mention better looks

) So I just want you to know that you're not alone and things CAN change and faster than you may think. The people on here are absolutely amazing. I suggest you get a new account (b/c I don't like your name lol) and start journaling as well. People will post, give you lots of advice and lots of encouragement. So good luck!

PorscheGal · 09-21-2006, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UglyLegsGirl

I am starting a nutritional log and exercise log very soon,
Should I post it frm BB, so that I can recieve input from others?

THanks
BR
ULG

Sure! Have you tried FitDay? It's a great tool for tracking food. They have a free online version, just go to www.fitday.com and download it. You can input custom foods from lables or books too. Takes the guess work out. I input my food every night for the next day and print it out on stick it on the frig, that way I can always take a look at what's on the menu! I would also highly recommend a food scale, keeps you honest there too.

UglyLegsGirl · 09-21-2006, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sylvo

First of all, thanks for posting that thread. It is helpful for me too as I feel that the inner and outer thigh is my biggest problem and definitely the thing I feel most self conscious about. About two weeks ago I began a high protein regimented diet and instead of only doing the cardio that I always did I began full body workouts as well. I can already tell a difference in my legs. Dimpling that is for the most part gone! Not kidding a bit. It's amazing what it is doing to my body. All of these years I have been at a plateau and this was what I needed to jump start better self esteem (not to mention better looks

) So I just want you to know that you're not alone and things CAN change and faster than you may think. The people on here are absolutely amazing. I suggest you get a new account (b/c I don't like your name lol) and start journaling as well. People will post, give you lots of advice and lots of encouragement. So good luck!

That sounds so much like me. What full body workouts did you do. Do yoou have a journal that I can look at
Did you do- bench presses, squats, deadlifts and lunges
How many days a week and with what split

hheehe dont worry about the nick, its a motivation to prove myself wrong, the day I acheive my goal. It would then be an irony to have beautiful legs and havee this nick, then i ll change my nick to *sexylegsgirl* lol

THanks
BR
ULG

UglyLegsGirl · 09-21-2006, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PorscheGal

Sure! Have you tried FitDay? It's a great tool for tracking food. They have a free online version, just go to www.fitday.com and download it. You can input custom foods from lables or books too. Takes the guess work out. I input my food every night for the next day and print it out on stick it on the frig, that way I can always take a look at what's on the menu! I would also highly recommend a food scale, keeps you honest there too.

Ill try fitday!
Its not very easy for me to make measurements because my mom cooks the rice, but I certainly can keep measurements for chicken, whey protein,etc
Thanks
BR
ULG

empresscat · 09-21-2006, 02:51 PM

It's funny, I know guys who would go ga-ga over a body like yours - very feminine...

And no body part is the "cause" of your depression. If you don't love yourself as you are, it will be harder to see yourself clearly as you change - and it will be harder to treat yourself well enough in order to change.

You've gotten some good advice here, and are off to a good start. But you should include in your fitness regimine some positive affirmations each morning. It will feel goofy at first, but if you do this for a while, and repeat some of them every time you start to get down on yourself, then you will notice a difference in how you feel...

UglyLegsGirl · 09-21-2006, 08:30 PM

i cant believe that you say that , empresscat
Like honestly, because I broke up with my ex bf that I dated for 4 years just because our relatioonship got very intimate and I was scared that we might have sex soon and that he ll ditch me anyway after seeing my legs OMG. That is honestly how insecure I ve been with my legs, now I feel really wierd and like a loser and cheater .

ahh well *sigh*

THis is how i want to look

I got this pic from someone elses journal

terracotta · 09-21-2006, 08:49 PM

that's sad.. poor thing.

I'll let you in on something - men hardly even notice cellulite.. we are very critical of ourselves when we see it, but men don't usually care!

empresscat · 09-21-2006, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sylvo

. I suggest you get a new account

Yes, I agree. Your login name should reflect what you wish to become - not focus on what you see as your weakness. Then it becomes a constant affirmation, there in front of you, and seeps in on a subconscious level. It helps a LOT with motivation.

So get a new account and call it sexylegs

empresscat · 09-21-2006, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by UglyLegsGirl

i cant believe that you say that , empresscat
Like honestly, because I broke up with my ex bf that I dated for 4 years just because our relatioonship got very intimate and I was scared that we might have sex soon and that he ll ditch me anyway after seeing my legs OMG. That is honestly how insecure I ve been with my legs, now I feel really wierd and like a loser and cheater .

ahh well *sigh*

THis is how i want to look

I got this pic from someone elses journal

Yes, you DEFINITELY need to work on the self-esteem... or you will look in the mirror and see a distorted image of yourself. In fact, I believe you already are. It's not at all uncommon... you focus on an area and it becomes exaggerated in your mind, and your perception is not true to what's really there.

You look to me like you just need a little more muscle. Bulk up a bit, and then cut a little.

deeyala · 09-21-2006, 10:39 PM

actually, i envy you for your legs

no matter how much fat or muscle i 'll gain, neither will get to my legs..!

i am an apple-shaped person, so fat goes up to my abdomen
and i am 5'9" with long legs. so squats seems to grow my butt muscles, rather than my leg

your legs look LOVELY, you just need some more muscles there...

UglyLegsGirl · 09-21-2006, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by deeyala

actually, i envy you for your legs

no matter how much fat or muscle i 'll gain, neither will get to my legs..!

i am an apple-shaped person, so fat goes up to my abdomen
and i am 5'9" with long legs. so squats seems to grow my butt muscles, rather than my leg

your legs look LOVELY, you just need some more muscles there...

I am really sorry, I guess its just the low self esteem I have to work on. But when I see my friends with no bumps on their legs, it makes me a little sad.

So should my goal be to cut fat or to gain muscle, because I heard that we cant do the two things at the same time

And someone mentioned in one of the earlier posts that I shouldnt do weights everyday, I am really confused.

TurbulentFluid · 09-22-2006, 02:07 AM

Hmm... yes, your self-esteem problem is deeply rooted and you need to deal with it. And I mean seriously. You don't want to drive yourself to anorexia or bulimia or something; and people with your attitute tend to.By the looks, most of the stuff on your thighs is cellulite; and cellulite is formed mainly because of sedentary living habits (if you did sports and was fat, it'd mostly be common, densely structured fat ). So the good news is, with consistent exercise, it'll go away. The bad news that you mustn't let shatter you, and I see it affects a lot of people, is that the word "consistent" means "for a LONG period of time and through all of your lifetime". A few-weeks crash diet, everyday workout and such might show results, truew, but the moment you stop, you'll be back to square one. So listen to the ladies here and do it the smart way. Terracotta's site is a great place to start, but do keep in mind, some people here are VERY advanced, and when they tell you "lift heavy", "lift four times a week" and stuff like that, they're telling you because it works for them... but a beginner needs much less work to achieve great results. The amount of work will have to grow as you go, not start with a four-day split and 5 days cardio right away, as you did with your diet.

I understand you're very young (a student), but engrave this in your mind:
- Men don't leave women for a few bumps on their legs. And if they do, they're not worthwhile anyway. Looks are REALLY not that important in relationships (or anything else) as the magazines and movies made it seem. I mean, if you were to have sex with a guy and he had fat legs, big nose, bumps toes, or a bit of a pudgy belly, would you say "sorry, no, you're ugly as hell"? I think very few people would.
-Whatever you do, think positive. If you think "I'm an idiot for mathematics", you will be. If you think you have ugly legs, you WILL have them, no matter how beautiful they looked. What we see rarely has anything to do with reality, remember YOU left the GUY because YOU had "ugly legs". Read this sentence three times and tell me it makes sense!? Doesn't to me... If you want the truth, I think you acted very immaturely and unfairly to someone who cared about you (4 years with you without sex? That's saying something.)
- Commiting your whole life to the shape of your legs, unless you want to become a pro model or bodybuilder and earning big buck with it, isn't a healthy and sane thing to do. I'm not saying "Don't be dedicated". I'm saying, "Don't be obsessive". There's a difference between a good trait and a psychological issue here to be observed. Exercise, bodybuilding and all that stuff is supposed to be about health, having fun, and enjoying yourself.

Now that I babbled enough:
- no, you shouldn't work out with weights every day. In order go grow muscle, your body needs to rest. Weight lifting breaks muscle up, and resting grows it back bigger than before, that's the gist. If you don't rest, it doesn't recover and grow, so you're actually losing muscle.
- muscle can be grown and fat can be lost simultaneously. The thing is, it's easier to do it in "cutting" and "bulking" phases, where you're first losing fat (cut) then building muscle (bulk). Your pictures show you need to cut slightly, so your diet's OK. Add 3-4 days of cardio and 2-3 days of weightlifting (2 should suffice if it's full body workout), and you're on a good way to start. This won't last forever: a few months later, you'll have to change your exercising routines. How much is "few" varies from a person to person: when you stop seeing progress (hit a plateu) is the time for a radical change.

Also, you don't need a PT. Just read up and learn. As for exercises you mentioned, they're all very good, so keep them up - just do more machines for the first month or two, to get your body used to workout and I don't mean only muscles - joints and bones too. As for your form on barbells, I'd be amazed if it WAS proper - like with everything else, it takes practice and time to get the form down. So... go to a gym, experiment, practice, and have fun! And when you get home, read up! Results with surely follow!