It is extremely hard to loose my upper body as well as my lower body. I dont know where to start sometimes when I walk into the gym. I have a cone/apple shape(carry most of my weight above) It makes me look strong and masculine but I want a feminine look. I want to look fertile and sexy in jeans.What exercises should I do?
201524
It may be impossible. Genetics pretty much overcome our best endeavors.  For example, I carry my weight in my hips.  No matter how thin I became, or how hard I worked out, my hips were still larger than the rest of my body. Don't give up, but don't kill yourself trying to change.  You'll never find an "apple" shaped man worrying about his shape.\nAct feminine, wear feminine clothing, carry yourself with respect.  Believe me, the guys will notice!
277761
Well why don't you ask your b/f to help you out. If not  you need to do weightlifting, not just exercises. That way you will create muscle and not just lose weight. And it is a good idea to either do upper body or lower body on diffrent days that way your whole body isnt sore and you actually work out more body parts that way because you will work out for the same amount of time except only on one half of your body instead of both. AND EAT RIGHT TOO. Push your slef but not too hard. You want to be a little sore. Hope that helps
202536
Women are biologically supposed to have more fat around their midsection, as it is preferable for childbirth. Believe me, there's nobody out there who is critisizing you for it, because we all have it or had it at one point. If it really worries you, try walking a lot (it really helps the abs) and maybe doing crunches to help define the muscles.
525857
I don't know what a 'perfect' body shape is, for a man or woman. It is often the drive for perfection that leaves people unsatisfied with what they cannot change. Working out can improve your physique, but genetics will play a major role in how you look regardless of the amount of exercise you do.
226269
If you are unsure about how to start exercising, I would get some help. Hire a personal trainer or go to a gym that offer personal training. They will be able to put you on an exercise program that will suit your needs and physical ability. I go to a women's only gym and I find that they are better for women who are not gym junkies or wearing lycra leggings and skimpy singlet tops to the gym. It's really relaxed and you're able to feel yourself. My gym also offers a class called "light start" which is a class aimed at easing people like yourself back into exercise.\nYes, it is money you have to spend, but it will be worth it to get yourself into a habit of exercise. Good luck and be committed. It will be hard to begin with, but it will be worth it!
443811
If you legs are heavy and the rest is not… they are probably more muscular than most… exercising will just make them bigger….  Try a ballet class or yoga to stretch and tone – I know they used to call me thunder thighs… you are lucky to have shapely legs don’t worry about what others say!
144660
Sure, You still need to excersize and eat right...just tone up what you have..I know lots of girls that are "thick" but they are still sexy.
119508
Sounds like you need to tone up. You cant really lose that weight by eating differently. You need to turn what little fat you have, into muscle. But not bulky muscle.. you need to be tone. It will make you look trim, but it will add a little bit of weight. But don't worry about that. \n\nYou need to start doing some crunches, and some leg exercises, try walking, or doing some bicycle crunches. You know the ones, where you lie on your back, and move your elbows to your knees, lol\n\nSorry i really cant explain it. I'm a guy so its a bit different. I do crunches, sit ups, and i climb up and down ladders all day. So i lost my gut, and my legs are in good shape. The same basic principles work for women to. But i doubt you want to climb up and down ladders all day. I would suggest a Yahoo search on womens fitness.
163642
A couple of points. First it is a myth that exercise will develop big muscles (on a woman). It will give tone, and good shape, but there are hormones involved ( the main one is testosterone), and in the lower levels in women it does NOT lead to big muscles. Even if it could, it wouldn't happen overnight, so you'd know when to lay off anyway.\nYour size and metabolism are largely genetically dictated (assuming you lead a normal healthy life). For myself, I wonder why you want the change? I'll bet there's millions of women out there that would love to have your "problem".\nI say, be happy with who you are. work on that, not the weight-gain issue.
381300
There are many exercises that will help train your core.  However, your abs will not be visable if your body fat is too high.  \n\nSo, do crunches, hanging knee raises, cable pull down, etc.... but keep the diet in check or you won't be able to see your hard work.  \n\nFeel free to contact me if you have more questions.
274155
are you really working out properly and really dieting properly? Its a basic law of nature that you can't get more energy then you put in. meaning if you take in 1000 calories and workout to lose 2000 then your body HAS to take the extra 1000 calories from fat etc. Uneven fat lose from one side to the other does seem a bit odd. Is one side more dominant then the other? It could have larger muscles. Are your hips even most folks are not but yours maybe more so. Keep working at it
135067
Id recommend start working out, doing a little bit each day will really help.  Don't push yourself at first just get use to it and then progress.  You should do a little more research on that, situps and crunches are probably a good start... You could also try eating healthy cereal in the morning (Breakfest is important), and maybe sneak in some fruit before lunchtime.  DONT eat the cafeteria food if you can avoid it (at least from my experience).  And have mom pack a healthy lunch.  If you are close with your mom you should ask for her help... Just don't ask the question the way you do.  Remember You don't have to look like a model, just start off with simple goals (eg. 2 pounds per month), and work from there.
297522
First you have to start to being comfortable about the way you look. You can start going to the gym. Start out slow like 15 to  20 minutes a day then work your way up to 30 to 40 minutes a day. Drink lots of water instead of soda. I have also learned that exercising will put you in a better mood. Here is a exercise you can do at home. You need 5 pound weights if you don't have these weights you can try two bottles of waters they weigh about the same. Take the water bottles up to your head and bends your legs like you are squatting. This helps your thighs arms, and lower areas. Hope this helps good luck
210422
You dont tone saddle bags gurl - you lose em. That's my goal right now. I have a really fit upper body and my body tends to store fat in the lower half of my body. The thing is the first place you body stores fat easiest is going to be the last place ya lose it. You cant zone fat loss - i wish it was possible - you lose fat from all over. \n\nMake sure you do at least 30 minutes of cardio a day and try doing some weight training for your legs. If you have access to machines - try leg presses, extensions, curls, abductor and adductor machines. There are different pilaties moves you can doo ass well. \n\nTake a look at these pages \nhttp://www.ediets.com/news/article.cfm?cmi=1949377&cid=5\n\nhttp://www.efitness.com/news/article.cfm?article_id=18084&cid=3
445120
The way a body places fat stores in the body is mainly decided by your genes and body type. You can't really target fat loss to the exact area you want to lose it by normal means (normal means is without pills, without an operation etc).\n\nWhat you can do is, do some light exercises for muscle toning that will firm up your thighs and bum muscles. Making it look more shapely and less "saggy". Go one step further and do some muscle conditioning for the upper body to make your whole body look proportional to your thighs and bum.
307643
GO to the vitamin shopp and buy a protien shake and take it as the container tells you and work your legs with weights that will put mass on your leggs you should be happy with your results if you do it consecutivly. Oh, Don't feel self concious about yourself your a woman be happy and proud of who YOU are cause thier is only one YOU :)
440320
I watched the Tyra Banks show, and she was talking about how all the models do it in bed..What they do, is lay on their backs, and put their legs up as high as possible... and do the scissors, the pretend bike riding... then you put your knees up high and squeeze up your buttocks, up as high and hold your booty up there as long and hard as possible. not only is this good for your buttocks, but your hips, & thighs, as well.. Then you can do any kind of exercise with those legs up in the air.. Just work them as long and hard as you can until you break out in a sweat, and then repeat this for a couple of nights! And girl you are going to see "RESULTS!!" Immediately!! I did, but I was hit by a car, and have alot of arthritis, and was in agony, after about 1 week, of these exercises! So , I had to take a break from doing it, but I will be going back to doing them, they are that effective, and quick results!! I promise you, you will be feeling the results the very next day!! You Just Go Girl!!! Smile!!!