How can I tone *this* (pic)?

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papir

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Hi there. :)

Ok so my prom trip is coming up in 3 months and it includes beaches. . and swimsuits. . and hopefully not me, hiding in my towel or sth. :confused4:

So practically I have 3 months to get this saggy, fat and cellulite butt of mine toned. Well actually the whole body.

It's not like I have no experience in this area - I lost about 76 lbs in 10 months and kept the weight off. But I really have troubles with toning.

I walk approximatelly 30min a day, then at home I have 30 min cardio and that's pretty much it.

So right now I weigh 154 lbs (still in process of losing weight) and I'm 5'11.
My weight goal is 130lbs.

Ok so here's the pic of my worst living nightmare (not a pleasnt view, don't say i haven't warned you):
*removed* :D

So is it possible for me to get a toned "beach body" in 3 months along with losing weight?

TY for your answers.
 
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First of all, congrats on the weight loss. That's an awesome achievement! :)

Now on to your question: I can't say for sure w/out knowing what you've been doing, but I'm willing to bet that this is the problem:

TONING

Toning doesn't exist. It's a myth that trainers have come up with to calm the fears of women who don't want to get "bulky" by lifting weights. So they tell you that you can "tone" your muscles to get that smooth, shapely look. It's all a lie.

There is such a thing as muscle tone, but it has to do with the contracting and expanding of muscle tissue ... not with getting that fit and shapely look. And walking and doing cardio isn't going to build the muscles that you need to get that fit and shapely look.

The best things you can do for your butt and thighs are full body resistance exercises - things like squats, lunges, stepups, planks, burpees ... tons of things like that. (Burpees are especially brutal and especially effective - I hate them and love them at the same time! :) ).

Start those things with your body weight and then add in hand held weights to raise up the intensity. Before you know it, you'll be developing hte most amazing muscles in your thighs and butt and you'll look great.

(Oh and btw, your picture isn't that bad! :) )
 
I second Kara's comment- the pic is NOT that bad at all! You should see my cellulite! (But you're not going to cause I'm just not that brave. Ha ha ha). You have a really nice shape to your thighs too, so it shouldn't take long to see a difference. Personally though, I would be thrilled to wear a bathing suit the way you look now.
 
I think you also need to reassess what your goal weight should be.

130 lbs. for a 5'11" woman is too small.

Healthy Weight Guidelines for Muscular, Athletic Women (BMI 18 to 25)
Height (Inches) Recommended Weight (Pounds)
4'10" 95 to 123
4'11" 98 to 128
5' 101 to 132
5'1" 105 to 136
5'2" 108 to 141
5'3" 112 to 146
5'4" 115 to 150
5'5" 119 to 155
5'6" 123 to 160
5'7" 126 to 165
5'8" 130 to 170
5'9" 134 to 175
5'10" 138 to 180
5'11" 142 to 185
6' 147 to 190
6'1" 152 to 196
6'2" 157 to 201

I would recommend the weight training, because you need it -- it's good for your body -- and it might help you gain that muscle you want. But don't worry if you gain weight. Muscle will weigh more than fat and at this point, since you're right in the middle of your weight range, you don't need to worry about weighing less, but rather just gaining muscle.

130 is just an arbitrary number at this point.
 
TY for your replies. :)

I've already started doing recommended exercises and hopefully it'll be visible by september. :D
 
WineDeer said:
I think you also need to reassess what your goal weight should be.

130 lbs. for a 5'11" woman is too small.

Healthy Weight Guidelines for Muscular, Athletic Women (BMI 18 to 25)
Height (Inches) Recommended Weight (Pounds)
4'10" 95 to 123
4'11" 98 to 128
5' 101 to 132
5'1" 105 to 136
5'2" 108 to 141
5'3" 112 to 146
5'4" 115 to 150
5'5" 119 to 155
5'6" 123 to 160
5'7" 126 to 165
5'8" 130 to 170
5'9" 134 to 175
5'10" 138 to 180
5'11" 142 to 185
6' 147 to 190
6'1" 152 to 196
6'2" 157 to 201

130 is just an arbitrary number at this point.
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Like it says that is the recommended weight, BMI is off especially when it comes to a person's Bone Structure (big boned, small boned), Frame, (build), Muscle Mass.....ect

I was 125-130 lbs @ 6' & I was by no means *unhealthy* so it really depends on the person.

Anywho CONGRATULATIONs on the Weight Loss/ keeping it off & to good health!! That is sooo exciting! :party:
 
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