To want straight legs at the top without the curvy bit?

[cultkid]

I am small I will start by saying I'm ;
5ft 1 and weigh 48-49 kg at the moment.
I know the legs with the curve at the thigh are appealing to lots of women.
I haven't exercised for years because I've had a very bad back. I've enjoyed Pilates on a reformer and also I do walk but my legs are not toned at all. My tummy is flat but legs are just really underwhelming
I have zero stamina. How do I make my legs tone up? I am actually really not clued in on this. Is there anything I can do in particular to bring the tops in so my legs are deeper instead of wider?
I don't want to run I haven't got the child care at the minute to make that happen.

Aibu to want deep set legs more sporty looking is it genetics?

OP.... I'm not sure what it is you're after.... however, at 48kg for your height that doesn't give you any room to lose fat etc...
May I suggest that you look in the mirror, look at yourself and what you like about yourself.... think about why you don't like certain things and perhaps look to change (if at all) by building some more muscle...
I'm 5'2" and 66kg ... also flat stomach but years ago I embraced the fact that I would never be ultraslim and for 25 years have focused on being strong and muscular... I do carry body fat so while looking athletic, I don't have the hard competition bodybuilder look... but I wear a size 10 clothing and I'm happy in myself...
Work with what you have 🙂

@cultkid have pmed you

Btw.... it's hard for most women to build significant amounts of muscle.... so squats and similar are your friend... heavy squats... that will give tone to your legs and I assure you won't build enormous legs

Do squats and lunges to build muscle, but also unless you are seriously athletic, you wont have athlete legs.
Im sure they look absolutely fine

Just go online, choose an avatar you like... shape it how you want and never let people meet you in person. Be happy.

No idea what you're talking about but squats tone legs.

I don’t know what you mean by legs with the curve at the thigh (is that your legs or what you want?) nor what you mean by bringing the tops in. And by willy legs, do you mean just dangling in the wind? Do you have a picture of what you want to achieve?

I would be wary of starting kettle bells if you have had a very bad back tbh. How often have you been doing the Pilates ? You mention you have no stamina , what do you mean by that ? Do you get out of breath , your muscles hurt ? what exercise are you trying to do ?

The bad back thing worries me, could you contact a qualified PT and pay for some advice/sessions to get you safely started off on the right track ?

@mistermagpie

That's EXACTLY what I mean

I'll take a photo in pants shortly
I'm just getting dressed and I fear my front bum will tip you all over the edge 😬😬

[quote relievedlady]@cultkid have pmed you[/quote]
@relievedlady can you please PM also with the details? Thanks

@Happierlife no problem. Will do

This one ladies

@Happierlife pic on post above

@Elmo311

The bit at the back is what I want to try and tone Aswell as upper legs and to just tame the wobbly bits

Upper body never been a problem for me just lower

This is ridiculous. Just be glad you have legs that work, and stop being so vain/petty.

I have "runners" legs. Always have. I'm basically not fat. Not dainty. Not toned but when I'm wearing clothes my legs look strong. For years I've hated it. I don't look good in skinnies. Highlights my short heavy legs. But I've finally discovered black jeggings and I'm happy.

I walk loads when coronavirus isn't ruling and I think I honestly can't change my leg shape now. Its the way Im made. They can be as they are or even bigger if I work out. But they won't go smaller.

There is no such thing as 'toning'. There is losing fat, and/or building muscle.

@cultkid

I want to tone my legs but they are just like two willies

Of course "penis legs" why didn't you just say so ?

I had no idea other people spent time worrying about what their legs looked like! Mumsnet teaches me something new every day. Good luck op, I hope you make peace with your body. Try to live it, it's with you for life and can do amazing things.

@Mucklowe so you've never ever had any areas you've wanted to tweak for yourself?

Never dieted or deliberate cut foods out to slim down?

I take it you just chuck on whatever clothes you find because it would be vain to actually want to feel good about yourself?

And you never get hair coloured/cut etc etc. All the same type of thing no?

@cultkid. Being ‘really into food’ often goes hand in hand with eating disorders. I speak from bitter experience - a lot of anorexics are feeders, keen to give other people the food they deny themselves.

If you want an athletic build, adopt an athletes life style. That will require eating a lot as your body will need extra fuel to support the training regime. You will be able to build the muscle you want but that extra muscle will make you heavier. I suspect you won’t want that.

I'm really into food but I have no eating disorder

I wouldn't choose to have legs like willies , does it mean you pee out of your feet