I hate my thighs, how can I make them smaller?

[Edward3Cullen]

It's not hereditary because I used to have small thighs but when volleyball ended I did gain some pounds and it all went to my thighs. I know since softball they have gotten smaller but I still have problems with jeans. I try squats but they hurt my knees. Any exercise techniques that would help me make my legs smaller again? Thank you. Plus any foods that would help to?

[LokoB546]

squats would just make them bigger because of the mucle your gaining do cardio youll lose all the fat belive me

[Travis033]

Targeting weight loss in a specific area is very difficult if not impossible, but i would try some yoga.

[JJ423]

It is good that you are active and that you are doing your best to keep physically fit. As always, diet and exercise are the key.

As for diet, try eating 6 smaller meals a day with a protein shake for breakfast and lunch. A single serving of fruit for mid-morning and mid-afternoon snack. Dinner should be a sensible meal- minimize rice and breads. Try this for a two-week period. Then, vary your meals accordingly.

Workouts should have weights and circuit type of training. Free weights are great for toning and weight-loss. You can try dumbbell squats with shoulder presses. You mentioned that squats hurt your knees. Try to do deep-knee squats with no weights. Contract your buttocks at the top of the movement. Also, single leg lunges are great for your thighs. Here is a great and effective circuit training using a treadmill. Walk for 2 minutes (as a warm-up), jog for 2 minutes, run hard for a minute, then jog for 2 minutes, run hard for a minute, etc...do this for about 20-23 minutes. This works great.

By the way, do not be a slave to scale. Check the mirror also. It will show results.

This is just a start. Keep working out and eating properly.

Good Luck.

JJ
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[Caleb862]

i like a girl with big thighs

[Debz]

have you tried side curl ups they work too