Calf Size

Gone23456 · March 12, 2008

Hello all! I'm not banded yet. Working my way through the six month supervised diet. I work out 2 hours a night 5-6 times a week. Due to a bad back I can't lift any weights so I have to stick to straight cardio. I do an hour on the elliptical each night and then either walk an hour on the treadmill, bike an hour or split between the two.

Now here's my question: My left calf is starting to look smaller. But my right isn't... Is this something that you have noticed as you lost weight? Do they eventually even out?

And I know its way too early to worry about this... But I ordered a cocktail dress for my brother-in-laws wedding and now I'm worried its gonna look odd with a big leg and a small leg :smile:

findingme · March 12, 2008

I have no idea......but do you have a pool at your gym? If so maybe try Water aerobics this is really low impact but a great workout. They should have weights that will be just like weight training but in the water. I also will feel free to grab those weights anytime in the pool and use them. I am sure you could ask the instructor to give you some moves to do in the pool by yourself.

rharriet62 · March 13, 2008

Hi, I'm laughing because it's SO true! I get one thigh that loses inches and then the other one catches up. My guess is that you are maybe using that side as your "strength" leg...you know, it does more pushing off when you work out? Who knows? The other thing is that I'm sure YOU notice it's smaller, but honestly, WHO else is going to study your calves and go, "WOW...look her left calf is smaller!" Yeah. I doubt that will happen. I wouldn't worry about it. Sounds like you are doing a STELLAR job with the working out!!!! NICE!!! I think it'll all even out!

Gone23456 · March 13, 2008

*Laughs* You're right. I doubt anyone will point and laugh! It's nice to know that it will catch up :smile2:

Jachut · March 13, 2008

Boy, that's a lot of exercise!

I dont know, I'm pretty symmetrical - apart from my boobs, lol. Do you have any symptoms in the bigger calf? No pain or anything? If it feels OK, I'd just hope the other will catch up! If you notice anything about it, like even if it just gets a little more fatigued than the other, I'd see the doctor just to be sure.