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[curvie_girl]

I hope this is not too dumb a question..."

Just in case Cathe is not able to get to my ? I posted in her forum If anyone could help me with answer I would appreciate it. Thanks

I hope this is not too stupid a question:

I have read in a recent M&F Hers that if you want to lose the fat in your legs but at the same time not bulk up, you should use a "moderate weight" I had been using a 17lb barbell but felt that my legs while getting stronger were not really getting leaner. And that is my biggest problem area (I am a 5'2 hourglass) I have never had firm defined muscles in my life so I am really proud of my little success despite the fact I have alot more fat to lose. But I wanted to know what would constitute a moderate weight so I can get the fat off but at the same time retain the muscle with a weight that challenges me?

Will I always have to remain at that same barbell/dumbell weight even as I slim down? Thanks Cathe/all that respond.

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[Connie1]

Continue to use the weight you can do all the reps with. That is light enough. Continue to do cardio 3-4 times a week. Don't judge results until 2 weeks go by. Immediate results are skewed because there is some swelling in muscles when they're initially worked hard. It's water.

When your weight feels so light you can do more than all the reps, then make it a little heavier.

I am maintaining right now for the most part. That magic weight continues to fluctuate, for me. After a few years of an active lifestyle, your own intuition on these things will be much stronger.

Now and then, do a practical workout like some landscaping chores. Those really shape you. They take hours but the intensity is lower that an all-out workout. Your strength gets to show off and you get results that last (in your figure and your yard!)