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Clothes don't fit after weight training

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Gobstopper1 · 22/06/2025 08:16

I've always been a runner, been at the gym for over a year to start lifting weights which I love. But I'm finding it a struggle to fit into my size 10 jeans and feel I look stocky. I've always had a big bum and it has got bigger as has my thighs. I'm 46 and 5ft.

Current routine is gym 2/3 times a week. Cardio for 35min, 90min weight training. Arms - 8kg free weights/15kg pully machine. Weighted lunges and squats - 15kg/20kg. Weighted hip thrusts - 15kg, weighted leg extensions - 10kg.

I eat protein bars after my workout and really watch what I eat. When I'm not at gym I'm on a calorie deficit of 1350 calories. Then I don't have any energy, get headaches etc. I cba to keep watching what I eat.

I love how strong my body, I love weight training but I do want to fit into my clothes. I want to be strong and lean.
I've decided to get some sessions with a PT.

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TealQuoter · 22/06/2025 08:30

It's common to have issues with standard denim jeans fitting when weight training as our glutes and thighs get lean mass. There was a fantastic American brand called PZI denim that made jeans that fitted bottom hips and thighs without a waist gap. Some still for sale on resale sites.

Also another American brand called Poetic Justice caters well..
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Also was a brand called Fran Denim not sure if they are still going.

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Gobstopper1 · 22/06/2025 08:28

Stretch after my workout but no specific classes.

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Gobstopper1 · 22/06/2025 08:27

Ha, maybe I should throw my old clothes out! I've been counting calories since my 20s, really cba with this now. It's depressing. And I've constantly chased being petite. I stopped weighing myself when I started at the gym. I thought maybe I increase reps and lower the weight?

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ittersbitters · 22/06/2025 08:26

Do you do any stretching type classes or exercises?

TheMarzipanDildo · 22/06/2025 08:22

‘Stocky’ (muscular!) legs look great imo.

Enko · 22/06/2025 08:22

Dd3 also weight lifts she has given up on most jeans for similar reasons. She is only 60 kilo too so you wouldn't think it would be an issue.

PersephoneParlormaid · 22/06/2025 08:19

Yes, I love my gym classes but it’s given me stocky legs. Not sure what the answer is

TheMarzipanDildo · 22/06/2025 08:19

I think that means your routine is working! Buy new clothes?

MsPug · 22/06/2025 08:19

Why won't our rotten brains let us celebrate how much effort we put in and how great and strong we look and give no fucks to buying a size 12? Fucking evil brainy bastards 🤣

that aside I've no idea op as I am exactly the same 😊

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