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How can I improve my shape please

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Travelcrazy · 16/02/2024 08:15

I am 62 and 5 feet 2, I weigh 9 stone eight, I have a couple of big holidays coming up the 1st in 6 weeks. I have been trying to drop some weight and have lost 3 pounds.
I looked in the mirror this morning in my underwear and thought that maybe I shouldn't be focusing on weight loss as I am only unhappy with my tummy and waist, top of my right leg (don't laugh on is notably fatter than the other!) and my left upper arm looks saggy. Plus I would like my face slightly slimmer around the jawline. Everything else is fine and I look ok in clothes.
Is it possible to do something to sort this out or do I need to drop about half a stone to achieve this.
I don't want to look scrawny at my age, I was size 6 at 53 and looked ill.
Thanks for any help!

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DustyLee123 · 16/02/2024 08:28

Do you do any exercise?

Twilightstarbright · 16/02/2024 08:59

Weights/resistance training! I really like barre and pilates. Or you can get a PT to give you a routine.

Windymillering · 16/02/2024 09:01

Yes it’s about weight loss and finding your own sweet spot between looking slim and healthy or drawn.

It’s different for everyone and often not worth the hassle to get there if its taking you from your normal set weight. Maintaining below your body’s natural set weight is just agony.

TonTonMacoute · 16/02/2024 09:18

Strength training, definitely.

Fetaa · 16/02/2024 09:21

Pilates and weights, with walking

Travelcrazy · 16/02/2024 10:48

Thanks for the replies, I am feeble with exercise I hate it!
Can anyone recommend any videos I can follow to target these areas please, not too long! 😅
@Windymillering how do you know your set weight please?

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Emmaheather · 16/11/2024 08:51

Travelcrazy · 16/02/2024 10:48

Thanks for the replies, I am feeble with exercise I hate it!
Can anyone recommend any videos I can follow to target these areas please, not too long! 😅
@Windymillering how do you know your set weight please?

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