big thighs - myth or reality?

**emily_in_nc** · 03-03-2007, 04:42 PM

Bluetree, your thighs look awesome!

Wish I had them -- and your coloring rather than my pasty white legs!

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 03-03-2007, 05:27 PM

Wow, I wish MY legs looked that good!

Fabulous!!!

**Aint Doody** · 03-03-2007, 06:16 PM

Bluetree, I would not call those "thunder thighs." I would call those gorgeous legs. Grade A Gams!

**Bluetree** · 03-04-2007, 04:08 AM

Thanks gals.
It took a long time for me to accept my body type, as it is not common for Asian women to be so prone to muscle build-up. We're supposed to be very waiflike. But looking at the female athletes on my mother's side (volleyball, swimming, ice skating, tennis) I can see that we're all predisposed to short, muscular legs. We may not be very fast, and we may not look so great in jeans, but we all have some innate propulsive strength in our legs.
And honestly, I don't know if it's my age or my training, but I just don't give a flying freak what I look like anymore... as long as I can still swim, bike and run!

Emily - My thighs may come from Mom, but the coloring comes from Lancome... Lancome Flash Bronzer to be exact. (Shhh.. don't tell anyone!)

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 03-04-2007, 07:30 AM

Originally Posted by Bluetree

And honestly, I don't know if it's my age or my training, but I just don't give a flying freak what I look like anymore...

Ahh...so easy to say when you're young and gorgeous!

**Brandi** · 03-04-2007, 08:18 AM

My mom had nice long legs. My dad once talked about the first time he saw my mom and how first he noticed her legs.... he says this with a dreamy look on he's face.
And then there is me! My inseam is 29, my bike frame is a 14 inch frame, all my pants are short. And I have big thighs! And all the darn sports I choose don't help them get smaller. They just get bigger! But at least they are strong!
But bluetree you have wonderful legs! I have a little cellulite on the back of mine and no matter what I can not get rid of it. You don;t look like you have any. You look perfect! Sorry for coping your pic idea I thought it would be funny to copy you! All in fun! Oh and you have a nice waist too!

**RoadRaven** · 03-04-2007, 08:34 AM

This thread is SUCH a relief!
I thought I was some kind've freak, because there have been so many comments about massive thighs, power muscles, thunder thighs...

I knew I was getting muscle definition (something I have never had in my life in my legs apart from those calf muscles from high heels!)...but MY thighs weren't getting huge... not the way TE gals were describing theirs...

THEN... phew!!! I see these pix and it such a relief. Thunder thighs are just stunning toned legs... the way mine are trying to look.

Thank you those who have posted pix. My thighs no longer feel inferior

**Brandi** · 03-04-2007, 08:57 AM

Originally Posted by RoadRaven

This thread is SUCH a relief!
I thought I was some kind've freak, because there have been so many comments about massive thighs, power muscles, thunder thighs...

I knew I was getting muscle definition (something I have never had in my life in my legs apart from those calf muscles from high heels!)...but MY thighs weren't getting huge... not the way TE gals were describing theirs...

THEN... phew!!! I see these pix and it such a relief. Thunder thighs are just stunning toned legs... the way mine are trying to look.

Thank you those who have posted pix. My thighs no longer feel inferior

Large thigh women unite!
I am glad we could be of service. I mean that is why we are here to help!

**ausgirl** · 03-06-2007, 03:14 AM

I don't mind when my thighs get big - as long as it's muscle. The only downside is that it can be hard to find long pants that properly fit when you have big thighs and a smallish waist - unless you want the pants to look baggy.

However, because i am a road cyclist and more endurance, my thighs don't get as big as some girls. Check out any track sprinter - they get really big thighs, but for them its an asset - they wouldn't have their great sprinting abilities without them.

**KnottedYet** · 03-06-2007, 07:40 AM

Brandi, you have very nice legs, too!

I have scrawny little birdie legs that just get harder, not bigger. And I have upper thigh saddlebags that don't go away even when the waist/butt ones do. (it's genetic, so I've given up hope. but when the crops fail and food is scarce I WILL SURVIVE ON MY STORED FAT mooh he hee.)

What biking does seem to give me is nice abs and calves. Hence the proclivity for capris and biking skorts...

**GLC1968** · 03-06-2007, 08:34 AM

OMG...this post kills me! I've been revelling in all the ladies here who have 'big thighs' and then I see the pics of Bluetree and Brandi...

Those are NOT big thighs. Those are strong legs, ladies!! I would LOVE to have your thighs!!

These are big thighs:

These were both taken last summer (on the same day).

When I was at my slimmest a few years ago, my waist was only 4" bigger than my thighs. I used to HATE my legs. As I approach 40, I'm learning to appreciate their good qualities...but finding pants will always SUCK.

**mimitabby** · 03-06-2007, 09:33 AM

boy i agree, Blue you have gorgeous gams, and brandi, you do too.
and hey, Knot your legs are nice too!!

**BleeckerSt_Girl** · 03-06-2007, 10:31 AM

Oh brother.....hey ALL you ladies have great legs!!! I don't know what anyone is complaining about! Get OUTTA here....and come back later and moan about your "terrible" thighs when you look like bony skeletons or blubbery whales.

**mimitabby** · 03-06-2007, 11:22 AM

yeah, what Lisa said!

when my legs were skinny, they were coveted, but I couldn't ride 10 miles without feeling weak.. because I was.
I'd rather have the muscles.

**smilingcat** · 03-09-2007, 04:06 PM

you could say I have thunder thighs... Can't wear skinny tight jeans. Besides, relaxed fit jeans are much more comfortable.

I got the thunder thighs from learning to ski before I learned to walk, atleast that is what my parents tells me. Excelled a alpine skiing then onto mogul skiing.
moguls are extremely hard on your quads, back well everywhere...

but like every one else here, I could finish some of the more challenging fun rides like Breathless in Agony (yes its a fun ride), Death Ride (yes it too is fun)... You can't do them unless you have some leg muscles.

but the question is what do you consider thunder thighs?? Mine are well toned not flabby with cellulite... If you ride deligently you wont have cellulites. I think well toned thighs are sexy looking. I think several pictures prove the point.

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