voula03
Jan 20, 2008, 06:14 AM
I've been working out for over a year now, I can't seem to get rid of my love handles and my thighs are much bigger compared to the rest of my body any suggestions on what I should be doing? Should I try supplements?
tickle
Jan 20, 2008, 07:32 AM
Supplements won't correct your love handles or thighs, but a personal trainer may be able to point you in the right direction. They are amazing at pinpointing the correct muscle groups to localize the weight loss in particular areas of the body.
ISneezeFunny
Jan 20, 2008, 08:18 AM
If I had a penny for every time someone asked me how to get rid of their love handles...
The two toughest spots to lose are the love handles and the lower abs. these are... by far, the toughest.
As tickle says, supplements won't help. As far as your workout, what do you do and how often do you do it? What's your daily calorie intake?
Without much information, I can only suggest eating properly, cardio 3 times a week for at least 30 minutes (cardio doesn't have to be running).
Also, if you have a light exercise ball, lay flat on the ground straight. Put the ball between your ankles (don't use a heavy ball), and lift both legs while slightly bending the knee (slightly!) and bring it up so your body makes a backwards L. slowly put it back down, but don't let the ball touch the ground, let it hover, then bring it up again but this time, towards the right shoulder. Back down, then again to the left shoulder. Repeat
You can also do this:
Exercise of the Week - Oblique Side Sweep (http://exercise.about.com/b/2006/10/31/exercise-of-the-week-oblique-side-sweep.htm)
lovelesspa
Jan 21, 2008, 06:14 PM
First you can specifically spot reduce one area, your have to work out the whole body. So exercise and proper nutrition are key. Eat healthy, natural foods, smaller portions, forget supplements, just eat good food, no junk, fast foods, fried, or annything with excess sugar, high fructose corn syryp, cut down on chips and cakes... But beside that here are two exercise you should try in addition to some aerobics, walking.jogging, (at least 1 hours worth) and resistance training, (4-5 times a week 30-60 minutes)
Alternate knee in do 15 reps each side, 2 sets
Lie on floor with your legs exteneded straight out in front of you, but about 3 inches off the floor, place the palms of your hands flat on the floor inder your lower back. Support yourself on your elbows, flexing your abs, as your go, bending at the kneeing your left knee as close to your left shoulder as possible, at this point begin to straighten your left leg while at the same time beginning to bend your right knee, bringing it to your right shoulder, continue this bike like motion.
Lie on your back, on the floor and place your hands behind your head. Raisde your head a few inches, bend your knees and place the soles of your feet flat on the floor. Raise your left knee off the floor and twist trying to touch it with your right elbow all the time, flexing your abs, repeat on other side, 30 reps 15 each side, 2 sets
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