Average/slim weight? what to do? its how it looks but actually....?

Question

alright, so im 5'7, 125 piounds. i know. not fat at ALL i got that butttt the thing is i still have excess fat around hips and thighs...

i dont understand how its just THERE like ugh, i LOOK slim when wearing jeans and stuff yet i still have excess...

im normally pretty skinny, like truley skinny, but ever since i stoped training gymnastics i gained some weight.

so to somebody else i would look average/slim but when actually im suppose to be skinner. its not all in my head trust me...

ugh, sowhat can i do? will simple exercise help me lose it over time?

Answer 1

You may need to exercise more, but if you have done gymnasitcs, most likely you already know that you cannot spot reduce.  Some of it may be genetics.  Look at your mother and your female relatives - most likely you can tell from looking at them what your genetics are.

Keeping a food journal really does help.  It will give you a much better sense of how much you are eating, and when, and why.

Make a few small changes - walk everywhere, always use stairs instead of elevators, walk on escalators, get up and move around at least once an hour if your work or life in general is sedentary, walk every day, use a pedometer. Walking 10,000 steps a day is a really good idea. Build up to a long brisk walk everyday, or most days.  Be more active and watch less TV and spend less time on the computer.

Start a weight lifting routine. It will help increase your metabolism and make you feel and look better in so many ways. Join a gym. Possibly you can find one that has someone who specializes in weight lifting programs for beginners. Weight lifting will increase your metabolism as well as improve posture and appearance overall.

In terms of diet, cut out or reduce things like junk food, pop, fat, fast food. Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meat, fish. Drink plenty of water. You will begin to see changes in your body.

Check out websites about nutrition, exercise, weight training, etc.  Here are a couple of helpful links.

http://www.nutrawatch.com/

http://www.caloriesperhour.com/

http://weightloss.about.com/cs/fitness/a...

http://www.thepumpingstation.com/trainin...

http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/fe...