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Is this fat? Photo included

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MouthFullofGum · 08/07/2019 14:02

So I’ve always had a thing about my legs, it’s where I carry the most weight but from the side they look huge .., but I’d that normal?

I can grab some fat on it but it almost doesn’t seem like loads?

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IamMummyhearmeROAR · 08/07/2019 14:51

A lot of these threads at the moment. Wish they’d all just get deleted

Soola · 08/07/2019 14:53

We are all different shapes and sizes and for some people their body shape is very important.

Your legs aren’t massively fat but they do look well built in the thigh area.

But you might have a small waist and a big bosom so you would look hourglass shape and in proportion.

If you really want to lose weight in that area then you will need to tone up.

I have a leg master, it’s fantastic. The first time you use it, it will feel like torture as it issues muscles you didn’t know you had!

You build up gradually each day and it completely streamlines your legs and you only need a few minutes a day.

GrabbyGertie · 08/07/2019 14:53

Why are you posting OP?

It’s normal to be a bit fat in the U.K. Is that what you mean by normal?

ItIsWhatItIsInnit · 08/07/2019 14:55

Squats and weight training are good for toning & weight loss, cardio is shite and made me gain weight. I've always had thighs that clapped/chafed and now I have a (tiny bit of a) thigh gap

Exmoor · 08/07/2019 14:56

@IamMummyhearmeROAR why? The OP posted the thread and asked the question. She needs the truth.

YoungAmerican · 08/07/2019 15:00

OP it doesn't shout'fat' to me. There is a little bit of fat but your legs have a nice shape! Everyone has some fat on their legs/thighs/etc and some people,no matter how thin they become elsewhere, still carry weight there (I'm one of them) You do have a nice shape. I wouldn't think twice about any 'fat' even if I saw you in a bikini wandering down the high street.

FloofenHoofen · 08/07/2019 15:01

Nesssie and if your friend asked you the same question I bet you wouldn't just say yep that's fat. What a dick head thing to say.

Soola · 08/07/2019 15:02

@GrabbyGertie maybe the op is looking for inspiration?

Someone saying that their legs were similar but now they do x x x and it’s improved the size/shape etc

Sparklfairy · 08/07/2019 15:04

You do realise that the 'wisdom tooth' figure is all the rage atm and people pay thousands for plastic surgery to achieve the 'small waist, massive arse/thighs' look??

I'm slim, small waist, flat stomach, but big thighs. I just dress accordingly. No one cares apart from you.

Nesssie · 08/07/2019 15:04

@FloofenHoofen there's a reason op asked on this site, not one of her friends. She obviously wanted the truth. Its not like they replied with 'yes that sure is fat you fatty' - that would be a dick head thing to say.

FloofenHoofen · 08/07/2019 15:06

No Nessie that's such thing as being fucking sensitive when you answer questions like this. And you clearly have none of that.

FloofenHoofen · 08/07/2019 15:09

"Yep that's fat" most constructive advice of the year so says Nesssie.

ItIsWhatItIsInnit · 08/07/2019 15:10

This is anonymous internet forum where people go to for honest answers.

FloofenHoofen · 08/07/2019 15:11

I'm sure they do but there's a way of wording things more sensitively isn't there.

MauritiusNext · 08/07/2019 15:14

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Oilyskinproblems · 08/07/2019 15:16

People do come here for honest answers but it’s pretty irresponsible (not to mention cruel) to answer as harshly as some of these responses. It is possible to be kind and give the truth.

OP I’d get this removed if I were you as someone said earlier no good will come
of this.

Soola · 08/07/2019 15:20

I’m blunt, and expect the same from others.

Not everyone likes being cooed over and the subject matter diminished or played down because they don’t want to hurt my feelings.

I feel like that’s treating me like a simpleton.

BlueCornsihPixie · 08/07/2019 15:23

This is what my legs look like oP

I am not fat, but I carry a lot of weight on my thighs, healthy BMI. Waist is honestly the same size as my thighs, see my ribs, hip bones, collar bone but my thighs are just bigger.

I do lots of exercise, weight training, spin, swimming. I think I have a fair amount of muscle too.

Honestly dont worry about it OP, you are not fat. Some people have larger thighs, some people have smaller thighs. It's better to carry weight on your thighs/bum than waist. Learn to love your thighs as they are!

RageAgainstTheVendingMachine · 08/07/2019 15:25

Ah OP, I really want to do a Croc Dundee and reply: Call that fat? THIS is fat...and post a pic of my wobbly treetrunky thighs but I am neither feeling brave nor strong enough for that particular selfie.
The only time my thighs were ever toned, verging on Xenia Onatopp's no less, was when I was cycling 14 miles a day Monday to Saturday.
I have had 9968 sleeps since Smile

Thump · 08/07/2019 15:26

They are quite big I'm afraid. I on the other hand have skinny legs and a big fat belly Sad

followthefairytalexx · 08/07/2019 15:33

My legs were like this even when overweight and then when I was at about 21 on the bmi scale. The shape wouldn't change even if I lost weight just slightly decreased in size but still stuck out so you could probably try and decrease them a bit but I think that is just the way your thighs are naturally.

QuimReaper · 08/07/2019 15:34

I do think the fat distribution looks a bit unusual, it's not common to see the fat carried on the front of your thighs while the backs of your thighs are so flat. I wonder if a PP is right about lipodemia.

I need to tone my thighs and arse, thanks for the leg master tip Soola! Has it really made a difference to you?

MouthFullofGum · 08/07/2019 15:35

See I have a small waist and almost flat stomach. It’s just these damn thighs but I’m considering a fat dissolving treatment so fingers crossed.

I do exercise with weights .. so I was kind of worried I was bulking out with some body fat still on there... I don’t know. I am close to fitting in a size 10 jean.

Yeah some of the responses have been a bit blunt but I put myself out there so can’t complain Smile

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