Flabby Legs

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Originally Posted by Yubagirl

Thanks all that replied..You know most of it I already knew as in dieting to lose the fat, its frustrating because I have muscle under there and at certain positions my legs are fine. Its when I stand that stuff just kinda falls down to the inside of my knees!.Not alot but enough for me to pull my shorts down to cover!! I do not have big legs either and Im not overweight.

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I'm still a bit overweight, but your description made me smile! It's that stuff that kinda falls down on the inside -- heck, lately I've been thinking that my inner thighs resemble the backs of my arms! It's all coming along, though, and eventually....

It takes some time -- it's disheartening to read 400 miles a month or more to see improvement, but you may find that it's entirely different for you. I saw a lot of change last summer, and didn't do near that much. Haven't biked since Thanksgiving, but changes are still happening with the skiing this winter -- I'm getting eager to get out on the road again!

Karen in Boise

Hey it could be worse. I've lost almost 90lbs and not only do I still have that but I also have the excess skin just hanging about. Attractive huh?

You might not be over weight but you could still have a higher body fat ratio... might want to get that checked out. If you change that ratio, It still won't go away, but definately will look better if you have more lean mass versus body fat.

Well, maybe you'll understand a little tiny concern I have about losing weight. I've always had at least B-C cup breasts, and now that they're not perky anymore...are they going to be little marbles in a sock hanging off my chest when I'm down to 150???

They're already slipping out under the band of my sports bras if I'm not too careful! It's very annoying.

I decided I'll reevaluate the bra situation when I get down to 170, which is 5 lbs away, as of this morning. :)

Karen

I do understand your concern, Karen, but I don't think you're going to have marbles in socks at 150!

It MAY be time to buy a new sports bra though, if they're escaping! That sometimes sneaks up on us -- we just shorten straps and that sort of thing, and then suddenly realize that there's not enough boobie in the old boulder holder anymore! Besides, elastic wears out after a while....

I do understand your concern, Karen, but I don't think you're going to have marbles in socks at 150!

It MAY be time to buy a new sports bra though, if they're escaping! That sometimes sneaks up on us -- we just shorten straps and that sort of thing, and then suddenly realize that there's not enough boobie in the old boulder holder anymore! Besides, elastic wears out after a while....

(I was stuffing 'em into a DD, now they're C. I'm not sure they're going to go much smaller, but then, I thought that DD still fit for a long time too!)

Karen in Boise

We can always revisit the cosmetic surgery thread...:o

I'm in desperate need of new "boulder holders" (love that term!) Anyone ever do one of those professional bra fittings? I was thinking that it's about time, since the last time I was 13 and my mother took me to a very nice store downtown and a very nice blue-haired lady measured me all around...but that was a VERY long time ago and the terrain has changed considerably since.

Right now they're more like tennis balls in socks! lol. Maybe they'll be golf balls at 150!

It's not my favorite part of aging.

Karen

Well Im thrilled with the replies, as one post leads to another interesting topic and then response! The replies; informative and amusing! Oh and dont worry, Ive been addicted to road biking for going on 3 years now, Ive been more consistent with this hobby then anything Ive ever taken up. I think its the solitude of it that keeps me riding, I prefer to ride alone its meditative and I forget how hard the hills are. The thing about vs a treadmill is you cant stop or youll never get home! The incentive is undeniable and rewarding:rolleyes:!

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Originally Posted by tulip

We can always revisit the cosmetic surgery thread...:o

I'm in desperate need of new "boulder holders" (love that term!) Anyone ever do one of those professional bra fittings? I was thinking that it's about time, since the last time I was 13 and my mother took me to a very nice store downtown and a very nice blue-haired lady measured me all around...but that was a VERY long time ago and the terrain has changed considerably since.

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I had one done after I lost 50 lbs. All I had left was one sports bra that "sort of" fit. I didn't realize how it DIDN'T fit until I was wearing a bra that did!

The ol' boulders are quite deflated and saggy. A golf ball in a sock definitely describes the situation. But modern technology allows you to scoop 'em up and pour them into a foundation garment that can make a world of difference. (I have a deeper appreciation for the architectural miracles wrought by underwires now that I have 2 underwired bras that fit me right.)

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Originally Posted by KnottedYet

I had one done after I lost 50 lbs. All I had left was one sports bra that "sort of" fit. I didn't realize how it DIDN'T fit until I was wearing a bra that did!

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Okay, so you were referring to the bra-fitting part of that post, but my initial reaction was Why the HECK didn't you have BOTH of them done after losing the weight? It took a moment of wondering why on earth you'd leave one hanging if you had one lifted....

Karen in Boise

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Originally Posted by Kano

Okay, so you were referring to the bra-fitting part of that post, but my initial reaction was Why the HECK didn't you have BOTH of them done after losing the weight? It took a moment of wondering why on earth you'd leave one hanging if you had one lifted....

Karen in Boise

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Me too, LOL!

I sometimes wish mine would turn to golf ball size. Still wearing a DD even after losing 50 pounds and returning to my ideal weight, though I am happy that I also went from 38 to 34. Actually, the DD cup is slightly loose so a D would probably fit too. A C would be more proportionate to the rest of my frame but that might be pushing it unless I lose another 10 pounds. High on my wish list is the ability to fit into a bra that has only 2 hooks. :rolleyes:

Oh, about the legs. They other day I came up with a brilliant idea to make the most of every red light I have to stop at on my way to work: Squeeze my gluts as tight as I can and hold for 6-10 seconds, then repeat until the light turns green. Do this all the way to work (26 miles). I could feel them yesterday even while going up stairs! If only I thought of this 30 years ago, LOL!

Cellulite is normal. Some of us have more than others. There are frighteningly skinny people with cellulite. My advice? Screw it. Forget the cellulite. Ride your bike. <--best advice ever!

I've noticed that I'm a lot sexier on days that I ride than on days I don't. The fact is, you can ride a bike, and even if you only ride 10 or 15 miles, that's a lot further than most people could even imagine. Two miles is a LOT for many. It's crazy. So, be proud of your legs.

People are much more interested in what you can do with your legs than the cellulite under the skin. I'm willing to bet that you're the only one obsessed with the cellulite on your legs. If anyone else is, then they obviously don't have enough in life to worry about.

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Originally Posted by Di bear

Cellulite is normal. Some of us have more than others. There are frighteningly skinny people with cellulite. My advice? Screw it. Forget the cellulite. Ride your bike. <--best advice ever!

I've noticed that I'm a lot sexier on days that I ride than on days I don't. The fact is, you can ride a bike, and even if you only ride 10 or 15 miles, that's a lot further than most people could even imagine. Two miles is a LOT for many. It's crazy. So, be proud of your legs.

People are much more interested in what you can do with your legs than the cellulite under the skin. I'm willing to bet that you're the only one obsessed with the cellulite on your legs. If anyone else is, then they obviously don't have enough in life to worry about.

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Amen sister. Right on.

I'm glad we're back to the legs, because I wanted to mention that my legs turn weird colors when I ride, and get blotchy spots even from standing still for too long. I have no idea what this is, but do you think it's normal?

Could the cellulite and/or discoloration be a symptom of something else?

I should add, I've been using the foam roller for the last couple of weeks, and I'm seeing positive results. The first night I rolled my legs were kind of blue. This hasn't happened again, and also they're looking smoother.