Need advice on exercise

Leannie · April 21, 2004

I need some exercise tips for the legs. I have always been unproportioned in the legs. I mean, their big all the way down, but on the insides of my knees there is a lot of flab. I've been walking, biking, aerobicizing, stairsteping and doing leg lifts. I can feel working on the outsides of my legs, but not by my knees. Also, the calves and ankles are huge.

I have a really hard time finding pants to fit. If I can get them over my calves and knees, then the waist is about 3 sizes too big.

Also, anybody that has similar proportions - where do you buy pants and what brands?

shellyj · April 21, 2004

i would not use weight resistance or just a tiny bit because that will add mucsle makng them larger.

Dizzy182 · April 27, 2004

I would recommend making an appointment to see a trainer at least twice. The first time they will assess you and then you will discuss what you see as your problem areas and concerns. The next time they will teach you how to properly perform the exercises and this may help you alot.

not2big42long · April 27, 2004

Hi Leannie,

I have just the body type you are describing. I found that Venezia jeans (relax fit) fit both the legs and butt and the waist better than any other I have tried. I just shrunk out of my 22's, it's too bad that you don't live closer to me. As far as the extra skin at the knee. That is really hard to get rid of and sometimes requires plastic surgery. I can't work my legs very hard because like Shelly said it just makes them bigger. It sounds like your doing the right kind of exercise but maybe you should get a consult with a trainer to find out if there is anything else you can do. I plan, when all excess me is gone to hopefully and finally get rid of the excess I've always had in my butt and thighs and maybe for once be able to buy a pair of pants without having the waist be 3x the size it needs to be.

Good Luck and Take Care,

Kathy

Leannie · April 27, 2004

Hi Kathy,

You know, Venezia jeans is about the only jeans I could wear and I just got into some size 20's I had put away. Have you tried to buy any lately? Last fall I tried to buy some at Lane Bryant and found that they had changed the way they made them. They are no longer bigger in the leg, so alas, I can no longer where them either. I have been going through all my old clothes that I had grown out of and have them all lined up for when I can get back into them. I sure hope I have enough to last me until I can find another brand that fits.

April 29, 2004

the best thing you can do for your legs is what they call mountain climbers! place your hands on the floor in front of you almost like the position of the way a runner would take in a race, keep your but down and start kicking you legs back and forth with your feet touching the ground, almost like the way if you were climbing a mountain youll see what i mean and the results!

DeniseG · April 30, 2004

I have the same body type. Very big flabby legs. I have never felt comfortable in shorts, even when I was thinner. (I think it goes back to a boy when I was 14 that I had a crush on that called me fat legs oh well ha ha). I have been trying to ride a bike. I feel like I can work the muscles in them, and I don't think I have ever seen a big legged bicycler. I also have a big booty, I have always liked Land's end Jeans they have always fit me well. Plus, they seem to run big, so I can always fit into a smaller size which is nice.