How To Lose Weight Now

In the past people have believed in “spot weight loss” - that is the ability to carry out specific exercises to lose weight in one particular part of the body.

Scientists however have shown that this is simply not possible. Either you lose weight all over or you don’t lose any at all.

It’s unfortunate that in men the stomach seems to hold most of the fat, while women often find it sits on the bum and thighs.

So there is no way to lose weight in your inner thighs as opposed to anywhere else on your body.

A basic diet will help you lose weight all over - including your thighs - and a healthy exercise regime will also help lose weight.

And whilst this is all valid and important, there is also a shortcut that should help you.

That is to ensure your exercise focuses on your legs - particularly your thighs.

You’ll lose weight over your entire body but you’ll also have the pleasant side effect of toning up your thighs and therefore making them look healthier and firmer and so leading to the desired effect.

In terms of aerobic exercise possibly the best to consider are running and cycling, with swimming coming in a close third.

These exercises force you to use your thigh muscles and so firms them up but also don’t forget some limited weight training.

And no, don’t worry ladies, weight training doesn’t mean you’ll end up looking like Arnie.

That’s the last thing I’d try to do to you - and I’m sure it’s the last thing you want.

No, we want legs like Cameron Diaz rather than Sly Stallone I think you’d agree.

Moderate weight training of your legs *won’t* turn you into one of those freaky, artificial-looking, masculine female body builders you see sometimes.

But it will firm and tone your thighs yet further making you look even better.

One of the best of these leg exercises is the squat. You hold weights in your hands with your feet around a shoulder’s width apart then “squat” your bum down and bend your legs till you’re almost in a sitting position then straighten yourself up again.

Please take care to keep your back straight throughout to minimize the chances of injury.

This exercise can be done with dumbbells in the privacy of your own home if you’re concerned about what others might think of you if you did this in the gym.

So there you go - squats, running and a healthy diet and you’ll lose weight in  your thighs before you know it.

Heck, Cameron might even be asking *you* for advice soon if you’re not careful!

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