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Do some slenderising stretches such as Classical Stretch. It makes a big difference
Running = bulky legs?
Hi there,
I need to lose 4-6 stubborn pounds.
I've started running again - about 3 weeks ago. I walk 30 mins, then run 30mins (at about 8miles/hr) 5-6 days a week. All that I have noticed is bulkier legs.. could this be fluid retention from running? I have been eating the same (1200-1400 calories and all healthy) and my jeans are fitting tighter! Should I go back to just walking instead? The scales havent budged (up or down) I feel that I had leaner legs then... but was burning less calories?
So confused...
Thanks,
Jenna
Do some slenderising stretches such as Classical Stretch. It makes a big difference
We can only learn to love by loving. - Iris Mudoch, British writer
Hi Jenna,
If you are running that much, you're burning fat while putting on muscle.
The new muscle is what is making your legs feel bulkier. I bet if you flex them and smack them, you get no jiggles, eh?
Muscle fiber is more dense than fat. So in the same given geometric area, a mass of muscle is going to weigh more than a similar mass of fat. This would explain the lack of weight loss.
No worries, you're headed in the right direction.
I suggest an activity that would focus less on your legs. Perhaps successive elliptical or a cycling cardio sessions will stop your legs from getting more muscular, while burning the appropriate amount of calories.
Good luck.
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