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Hi there. I used to do and play many sports a few years ago, but depression got the better of me. I have recently started to go to the gym again and I have access to some great strength training and "tighten-up" classes. I have an issue with my body image though.
For my age, I have fairly big thighs. Ever since I was 12 I had a difficult time finding pants that fit me properly (be able to fit my thigh AND my waist). I always have to wear a belt because pant designers think that if you have big thighs, you have a bigger waist.
I used to figure skate for 7 years, and I just read somewhere that figure skating creates large thigh muscles. Also, my mom has always had big muscles too, so I am guessing it is necessary.
ANYWAYS..
I did a thigh fat test (I have no idea if it is credible) where you have to flex your leg and pinch the skin/fat/muscle on your thigh, if there is a lot to grab on to, it is fat, but in my case I can barely grasp it. So I assume it is muscle. I was hoping to tone and perhaps slim my leg muscles but I also read that all the exercises I have recently started actually make the muscles bigger.
I wouldn't mind a guys opinion on how they see big thighs on girls, and I wouldn't mind some insight, or to hear if anyone else is in this situation. I am beginning to think that I should just be happy for my big thighs, but I think I would rather try and slim them, at least by a little..
For my age, I have fairly big thighs. Ever since I was 12 I had a difficult time finding pants that fit me properly (be able to fit my thigh AND my waist). I always have to wear a belt because pant designers think that if you have big thighs, you have a bigger waist.
I used to figure skate for 7 years, and I just read somewhere that figure skating creates large thigh muscles. Also, my mom has always had big muscles too, so I am guessing it is necessary.
ANYWAYS..
I did a thigh fat test (I have no idea if it is credible) where you have to flex your leg and pinch the skin/fat/muscle on your thigh, if there is a lot to grab on to, it is fat, but in my case I can barely grasp it. So I assume it is muscle. I was hoping to tone and perhaps slim my leg muscles but I also read that all the exercises I have recently started actually make the muscles bigger.
I wouldn't mind a guys opinion on how they see big thighs on girls, and I wouldn't mind some insight, or to hear if anyone else is in this situation. I am beginning to think that I should just be happy for my big thighs, but I think I would rather try and slim them, at least by a little..
What you might try is focus on the calf muscles for balance (if you're not already doing that).
Lengthening exercises like yoga may help but you you can't alter your body type. Drastic weight loss can decrease thighs but thats not healthy & still your thighs will be the last to go!
Legs are beautiful. If you've got two, & they work, you are blessed.