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Fri Jul 31, 2009 10:39 am  |
| A co-worker and I were talking about lunch and shopping earlier and the topic of jeans came up. Well, she bluntly told me I had a big butt and thighs. I'm not offended she told me this and I know I'm small but BIG in my lower half. But the fact that she pointed it out made it more real to me and now I'm feeling bad about myself now. What can I do to either cover up or help lose the weight? |
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Fri Jul 31, 2009 12:57 pm |
| I liked Callanetics when I did it. You may want to check the no lipo lipo thread as an adjunct to exercise. |
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Fri Jul 31, 2009 3:43 pm |
| Have you tried jogging for distance, luckylady? I know that running can really work well on the lower body. You also might want to check into any of Valerie Waters programs. It is basically a ton of lunges and higher reps, which will really help in slimming down the lower body. |
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Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:29 am |
One of the martial arts that focuses more on legs/kicks, rather than punches, will give a great lower body workout.. Maybe one of the korean styles, like tae kwon do? Tae kwon do classes with a good instructor will give you a real hard cardio workout, burning up the calories, and with all those kicks you'll be working your butt off, literally 
Plus, you're actually learning something useful as well as getting in shape |
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Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:34 am |
| there's a good butt/thighs workout in Fitness that only takes 15 minutes a day -- that might be a good place to start and then gradually increase the number of reps... |
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Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:46 am |
Stairmaster, massage and sauna!
And stay away from people who tell you're fat, make friends with those who inspire by giving valuable advice !  |
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Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:56 pm |
| Ew what appalling behaviour she displayed. I'm sure she's not perfect either. Try not to let that stuff get to you. Tons of people admire a generous behind. Um J-lo anybody.. People get butt implants for gosh sakes. Trying to be healthy is good but don't let your rude co-worker bother you. |
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Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:33 am |
| luckylady wrote: |
| A co-worker and I were talking about lunch and shopping earlier and the topic of jeans came up. Well, she bluntly told me I had a big butt and thighs. I'm not offended she told me this and I know I'm small but BIG in my lower half. But the fact that she pointed it out made it more real to me and now I'm feeling bad about myself now. What can I do to either cover up or help lose the weight? |
Mmmm... I sort of have the same problem.
I have naturally big hips and thighs, which makes buying pants a pain because they're always big in the waist 
There are certain things that will help, I think:
a. Lose weight. If you're slightly overweight or something, try to lose it.
However, you might still end up with a somewhat big butt. Like for me... if I lose enough weight for my thighs and butt to be skinny... then I don't look good because my upper body is too skinny and my breasts shrink!
b. Consider liposuction for stubborn areas. Great solution!
c. Try to strengthen that area. Remember however, that when you do exercise you don't really lose fat "locally". So doing leg curls and running will help you lose weight in general (including the legs) and make your legs look toned, but it's not like you will lose fat specially from that area. You lose fat first from the area you accumulate last and so on.
Finally... if you're not overweight, and in good shape... don't worry to much about it! I don't know if you're married or attached, but just find someone who loooves your body shape. My husband, for e.g., really likes my body shape, so next time you can answer..."that's OK, my husband goes crazy about my curves" |
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Thu Aug 13, 2009 2:25 pm |
Maybe she is jealous because you are a pear shape and maybe she is an apple shape .
I think that was very mean of her to comment on your body shape. She probably feels crappy about herself and just had to get in a little dig. Think of all the good things that you really like about yourself. If it didn't really bother you before she said anything don't let it bother you now. If you want to do something for "health reasons " whether it is a surgical procedure, a exercise program for your specific issue then go for it. But do it for yourself and don't let anyone make you feel bad about how you look. Life is to short for stuff like that. |
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