thinning out my legs?

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-29-2005
thinning out my legs?
2
Fri, 04-01-2005 - 9:53am

HI everyone!

I exercise moderately (6 days a week: 4-5 cardio, 4-5 weights) and I'm at about 165 lbs now. My upper body has leaned out nicely and is continuing to do so, BUT my lower half, esp. my thighs and knees, are still holding so much weight! what should I do? wait it out??

currently, I alternate cardio with treadmill (10 min warmup, 25 min jog, 10 min cooldown) or elliptical training.. for weights on my legs, I do squats, leg presses or hack squats, leg extensions and then face down hamstring curls...

any ideas?
thanks!

iVillage Member
Registered: 02-02-2005
Fri, 04-01-2005 - 10:07am
I have the same problem. If my thighs were slimmer I'd be happy. I don't know what to do either. I'm hoping the diet and cardio will help melt it away.
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-20-2003
Fri, 04-01-2005 - 10:43am

Are your legs muscular or is it fat that makes them seem larger?