Thread: why am i getting bigger?

Originally Posted by stardancer

I don't understand it! I started going back to the gym regularly about a month ago and it seems my thighs are getting bigger and I am not even working them out. I am only doing upper body/abs and then 1/2 hr on the elip 3 days a week. I am not working my legs on purpose because I have very "athletic" thighs and they bulk up fast. My husband calls them meaty thighs. I hate it! I want thighs the same size as my calfs. Instead my thighs are getting big and my belly looks all fleshy when I am doing so much abwork I feel like vomiting at the end of my workout. Anyone have any suggestions?

Hi Stardancer!

I am going to second the age comment. I am 1 inch shorter than you and 5lbs heavier. I've been trying for months to get back to how i used to look but can't despite the rigorous diet watching and a healthy load of exercise. My conclusion: age! My waist is teeny now, but my hips are bigger than before with "meatier" thighs making for a noticeable shift in body form. I was upset for awhile but have really learned to love my new found curves!

I'd say don't be hard on yourself! I bet you are stunning! Since skin's elasticity changes with age too, you may not get quite what you had before but your exercise and healthy diet will eventually kick in for you to where you are happy!

Cheers ..g.:

I like my weight now. Even a few more pounds of muscle would be ok if they would distribute evenly...lol! I want to be healthy, strong, fit and proportionate. That is the ultimate goal.

Originally Posted by stardancer

Even a few more pounds of muscle would be ok if they would distribute evenly...lol!

Ha! I know...too bad you cant pick where they would distribute too! ..l;,

Originally Posted by stardancer

I want to be healthy, strong, fit and proportionate. That is the ultimate goal.

Ah, but what are the criteria for "proportionate" and where do they come from? We are not all going to have the proportions of supermodels or ballerinas, and there should be enough flexibility in beauty aesthetics for that to be okay.