I have abnormally muscley calves and will do anything, any diet, any exercise anything to get rid of them.\n\nThe people in the gym laughed and said there was nothing to be done.  Surely I can do something!
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Be proud of your muscular calves!
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Why don't you try doing squats or roller blading to tone up your bottom half?  Also, it could be that your butt and thighs are hereditary, so there may not be much you can do about it except tone them up.  I used to think I had the same problem but I came to grips with the fact that I was just built this way, so why stress?
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You may want to take it slow on the running everyday. It is a great thing you are trying to be in shape, but since you are older you may want to slow it down a bit. Instead of running everyday, try running 4 days a week and see how that works for you. I do not think you have a problem, but just to be sure you should check with your doctor. But I think the biggest reason why your calves hurt so much is you are exercising too much.
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Try hiking, climbing helps the thigh muscles, and do it briskly.\n\nI had flabby thighs and muscular calfs too and this helped me.  \n\nAlso try going up and down stairs, again you are working those thighs.
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do this every day.  stand with your toes on an edge of a stair with some weights in your hands and do calf raises. Until you can't do 'em anymore.  That and play a lot of basketball.
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I TRIED TO EMAIL YOU AND I GOT A SCREEN SAYING THAT MY MESSAGE WAS UNDELIVERABLE BECAUSE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED. I decided to post my answer within this forum.  \n\nDid you have this problem before you had surgery? If so, here is my answer:\n\nI feel for you. I truly do. I've been there myself. If you give youself some time to heal, it will go away but as soon as you begin pushing yourself hard, the problem will likely reappear. Something that's helped me is custom made orthotic shoe inserts, not heal cups. I also stretch my upper heals and shins one at a time by sitting and pointing my toes as far forward as they will go, hold for 15-20 sec, and then flex the same foot up as far as it will go for 15-20 secs. I do this whenever I'm sitting still...watching TV, reading, etc. Ibuprofen helps with the inflammation and if I'm training for an event, I massage my legs from my knees down with peppermint foot cream. It works a lot like sports cream but it doesn't stink and it doesn't stain your clothes.   \n\nIf you DID NOT have this problem before you took some time off to have surgery, I've got good news for you. Some people are prone to plantar fascia. If it didn't bother you before, you can likely beat it. I run into this a lot. Runners have no problem until they stop running for a while and then try to start back. It doesn't take long to get those muscles, tendons, and ligaments out of shape. This has worked for many people that I personally know. If you have access to a gym, go there and work with a few weights...light enough that you can do 3 sets of 15. YOU'RE NOT LOOKING TO BUILD MUSCLE. YOU'RE LOOKING TO INCREASE ENDURANCE. While standing, place a small weight on the top of your shoe. Flex your foot upward with a controlled range of motion. Hold for 10 secs and bring down slowly. Do not allow your foot to return to a resting position until you're done with all three sets. Even when you bring your foot down from the flex, there should still be some tension on it. DO 3 sets of 15 and repeat with the other foot. \n\nTHEN do standing and seated calf raises. To maximize the benefit, chose two different positions for your feet while doing the calf raises. For example, when you're standing, allow both feet to face foreward (like you can imagine) and when you're sitting, turn your toes toward each other, kind of like you're pigeon-toed. Believe it or not, a few hamstring curls and the leg press (low weight, high reps) will also serve to get you back to where you were to begin with. As far as your running, I know it's hard to resist not pushing yourself, but take it slow for a while. Start with perhaps one third of the distance you were doing before surgery and SLOWLY work your way back up.     \n\n\nI've had Plantar Fascia for years. I recommend a really great shoe. I use New Balance and trust me, I've gone through all of the other shoes out there, from Nike, Adidas, Avia, Converse, Reebok, Saucony. Nothing measures up to New Balance. \n\nIf you want to go more extreme than a great shoe, you can go to a podiatrist. You may be a good candidate for surgery to correct the problem OR if you have insurance, the doctor can prescribe a special, custom made shoe insert and it probably won't cost you anything.
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Well anytype of regular exercise builds muscles if done continuously. I have heard however at the begining of the exercise the muscles swell a bit so at first it might seem that thier bigger but after a while ur calves will look athletic and fit not big. but again it depends on what exercise. Try yoga or pilates their the best since they wont build up to much muscles
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Give it some time. You seen to be doing everything good. (Weight lifting will add weight, the good kind). It could be that your body still hasnt matured enough to burn off the child fat. Start a cardio program, runing is wonderful, do some situps etc. I think a cardio program would be your best bet. Talk to your parents (the horror!) they will understand and maybe talk to a doctor and a personal trainer. ps. yes you were right about the cow thing.
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Not a whole lot of time I have heard of the Calf, diet you might want to look it up not to sure how safe it is but it isn't one that will last . Have you tried Fasting do it every other weekend not to heathy but it will work for you look at x mas
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Be thankful that you are able to keep the weight off...i try and I am still fat...i wish i had as thin of legs as you...you have no right to complain...
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Yep, I think they may be right. Have you ever considered an Exercycle? You can ride away while your eating breakfast or watching T.V.!  Adds some nice muscle to your thighs and calves!
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apparently it depends on your athletic ability. if you work on your calf muscles and get your legs fit and into really good shape that should aid you... like i said apparently.
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Spiked kneecaps would be cool, but If it can be done by drinking milk and willing it ,then I must not have that Kind of willpower.\nI know the Human mind can creat many wonders,like unusual strength in an emergency situation, but the things you mention are just too far out there for me to believe ..
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I have mild cp too. small world huh. anyway keep doing your strtches. I would suggest not wearing a brace yes it will help but there uncomfortable. I wore braces on both my legs for about 5 years of my life and it sucked. I would suggest doing a runner's stretch both with un-bent and bent knee. I would also suggest doing calf raise with weight and no weight. Sometimes if you go to the doc. they can give you ultrasound or a stimulating device to loosen your muscles to
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I had a similar problem. I suggest working out. In gyms they have machines that specialize on the lower back. Also stretch.
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Crutches builds muscle...do 60 a day, and major results...I do it all the time. It took me a few months to get it away, but I'm happy, you'll look great in a bikini!, lol\n\n-Advice Chick
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Drink plenty of water, eat small healthy meals, dont eat red meat for a while and eat plenty of high fibre foods.  That should do the trick in a couple of weeks.  Dont be tempted to take laxitives, that will cause you more problems than it would solve...;