Very good news about inches. I wish I could help you with the thighs. It has been very slow moving for me as well in that area LOL.
07 Dec 19 by member: liv001
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Thank you, liv! Good to know I'm not alone. Maybe someone will have a suggestion! 😁
07 Dec 19 by member: melissatwa
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Congratulations! I would definitely take a smaller size over a scale number any day. Stop worrying? Yes! But having goals to improve your form - if that is what you want - are worth pursuing. I don't have the answer - I have very muscular calves but above the knees is a mess. I'm sure there are specific exercises that would target that area. Thigh master?
07 Dec 19 by member: FullaBella
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Yay! When the scale doesn’t move then measurements are great to keep track of progress. I need to measure again but I’m looking for an arm and leg gain this time.
07 Dec 19 by member: peeperjj
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Thanks Bella! I want both... the inches gone and my goal weight to stay the same. :) I am wondering if so many weighted squats and lunges and other leg workouts are maybe not my friend in this area. Just going to watch and see. Thanks, Peep! I am thankful to have some good "feedback" from the tape measure. I have been working out pretty hard, so it is sure an encouragement! hope you get your arm and leg gain you are hoping for! :)
07 Dec 19 by member: melissatwa
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Keyten! I am happy the waist measurement is lower. Supposedly that means I have very little visceral fat, which is the worst for health? Anyway, yes, I will just keep working out and being really careful... Maybe the thighs will slim down just a bit more over time. That would be nice! 😁 Thank you for being such a wonderful help and encourager!! ❤️ Can you fathom in "Gone With the Wind Scarlett with her 18 inch waist? Must have been 4'11" tall! Not my clunky 5'8"😁
07 Dec 19 by member: melissatwa
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I know that feeling of remeasuring and being like YES!!!! Although I don't quite know the feeling of a 29" waist...yet. Good job! I would just keep doing legs. I just lift and legs fits into the rotation 2-3 days a week and I lose from my legs so that would be my advice! Great work!
07 Dec 19 by member: davidsprincess
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Thanks, Princess! ❤️ And, thanks for the advice. It seems to be logical that the biggest muscles need to be worked a lot since they are going to use the most energy... Calories? I don't think muscle growth will outpace fat loss on my legs... I hope. If I start gaining inches there, that will be another story! 😁 I'll check in another month!
07 Dec 19 by member: melissatwa
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Congrats on the loss of inches!! I doubt I'll ever see a 29" waist. My goal is to hit 145 in 2020. I'm shorter than you, so not quite the same.😀
07 Dec 19 by member: SherryeB
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Yeah girl! You're doing SO well, I'm so proud of you!
07 Dec 19 by member: kissangelgirl
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You will lose fat in different areas at different times depending on your genes. That is one thing you can't change naturally at least lol
07 Dec 19 by member: -Diablo
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I always lose inches from the top down, with my legs being the last place that slim down. Walking and running helps speed up the process. Nice amount of inches lost!
07 Dec 19 by member: Fritzy 22
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The great thing about lifting is that you can lose fat and build muscle simultaneously making each inch lost more dramatic in the mirror.
07 Dec 19 by member: -Diablo
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07 Dec 19 by member: John10251
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Thank you so much Sherry and Bill! Angelgirl, that means so much to me! Diablo, I know we can not "spot lose" fat... it leaves from where it wants to leave. :) I just wonder if all my work lifting using legs is actually causing size increase in muscles faster than the fat is leaving on my thighs. I am not distressed. I am just wondering. My calves and just above knees are down half an inch. I'm also going to guess my measuring is less than perfect either before or now! The margin for error is probably high when dealing with such a small increment. :) A couple inches different are easier to measure!
Frizy, I tend to lose pretty evenly, but I do carry less above for sure. :) Thank you John!
07 Dec 19 by member: melissatwa
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Melissa, you're amazing! Having seen you in person, I know how great you look! 😍 I vote for whatever makes you feel good. 💕
07 Dec 19 by member: Becc@
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Hey SkinnyGirl! You’re doing amazing! I’m catching up and loving all the great advice here. 🦖💕🌈✨❤️😘🎉
07 Dec 19 by member: adultosaur
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Thank you, dear Becky! ❤️ It is funny that when we were visiting we were just steps from my gym I was about to start using. 😁 I am so thankful to be able to go there. It is a lot easier to make progress than when I was just working out at home. Adultosaur, thank you for your sweet encouragement! I'm really trying! 💕
07 Dec 19 by member: melissatwa
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Yes, I am leaner yet my thighs are larger. If you don't have much fast to lose on them, you can definitely make them larger or they will at least measure the same.
08 Dec 19 by member: -Diablo
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I didn’t read the thread but what diablo and rosio says 👊👊👊
10 Dec 19 by member: moopie321
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