<p>I’m not overweight. My arms are cut. My metabolism is really high–I can eat a lot and don’t gain any pound. I’m tall and average; my BMI is normal too. But, my thighs are really huge and overweight. How can I take off a bunch of fat from my thighs? I’m starting to walk on the treadmill twice a day for 20 minutes. Are there other ways to do this besides liposuction (the thought of it scares me)?</p>
<p>You can’t spot reduce (unless you get lipo of course, but liposuction may only be temporary b/c you could gain the weight all back again afterwards) you have to keep on going… be patient, and work like a dog at it. Doing 20 minutes on the treadmill is good… i’d recommend mixing 3 or 4 high intensity intervals into your workouts, and be sure to be eating 6-7 small meals a day (especially breakfast) of a balanced diet with low amounts of saturated fat, high fructose corn syrup, and trans fatty acids.</p>
<p>You could try adding resistance to your workout: leg lifts, leg presses, etc. Or you could add weights to your ankles while you’re on the treadmill to add muscle to your legs.</p>
<p>if you do an elliptical on the really high resistance levels…thatll help tone your legs and be a good cardio workout.</p>
<p>yeah the eliptical is good for the legs. do some leg workouts but focus on doing a lot of reps instead of weight.</p>
<p>I have the same problem. I’m pretty thin (5’6 and 110 lbs) but my thighs are huge in comparison to my body. I really need to get back into the habit of working out now that exams are over.</p>
<p>my friend wears weights to school, the kind that wraps around your ankle. and since our school is 2 stories, he gets a work out going to and from class. oh, but he wears long pants when he does this</p>
<p>Building muscle in your legs is awesome advice, but remember YOU CAN’T SPOT REDUCE! In order to lose fat you will have to be careful with your diet and build muscle…the fat will come off all of your body including your legs…but not just your legs.</p>
<p>^I’m pretty much emaciated except for my thighs (which are thin but not skinny), so there really isn’t any other fat for me to lose. I have the strangest body shape. :(</p>