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A space to talk openly about weight loss journeys and challenges. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

I'm so confused

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Harishnayfoke · 26/03/2019 16:15

I've been wanting to slim down my legs, they're a size 12 and very out of proportion with the rest of my body and I really don't like them.

I used one of those machines at the gym which measure your weight and body fat percentage and it can out as 140 pounds with 22% body fat (I'm 5ft4). That 22% surprised me as it's on the lower end of the healthy range it seems, which would imply that I'm not carrying much extra weight. However, my legs look really chunky and wobbly and I am right near the top of the healthy weight range for my height. Is this because I have a lot of muscle? Could there be another reason?

Should i aim to lose 2% body fat with my weight loss? Or should I just try and focus on the overall pounds? I have never used weights etc on my leg so I'm not sure how they have ended up muscular if that is the case.

OP posts:
Harishnayfoke · 26/03/2019 16:39

Bump

OP posts:
whothefuckhas5children · 26/03/2019 17:02

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/exercise
Suggest you post in exercise as it might be more applicable if you want to focus on a particular area

Harishnayfoke · 26/03/2019 17:06

i've just posted there as well thanks

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fishonabicycle · 26/03/2019 17:39

Those body fat machines are notoriously inaccurate, by the way.

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