Why are people on here so against thin legs?

Question

Whenever I ask a question on how to go from having muscular legs(from running) to thin legs, no one answers my questions BUT, people will call me anorexic or tell me I'm promoting it. Well, if that's the case, wouldn't you tell me the correct and safe way of going about it?

I don't like having muscular legs and most guys don't like it either because they're(muscular/toned legs) unattractive and masculine. In fact, skinny fat is generally preferred and it overall looks better and in the long run, being thin is better.

Cryostatic · Accepted Answer

Alright, when you say "skinny legs" what comes to my mind are legs that are disproportionately thin, generally with bones and tendons more obviously visible than normal.

Sort of as shown in this link and this link

I don't know if either of those women are anorexic, and I don't particularly care. However, they both look sort of skeletal, and I don't find that attractive.

Now, legs as shown in this link and link for example (and I hate using Paris Hilton as a positive example of anything) are very attractive.

I don't know if it's something to do with the angle, but the legs in this link seem disproportionately large, and that's not particularly attractive either. The ones in this link look better, but they're likely photoshopped to some degree, usually legs that thick aren't that smooth.

All things being equal though, I prefer nice, toned/athletic legs, and I still prefer thick legs to skinny legs in most cases. I think what it comes down to is a psychological/sexual thing. Skinny legs look more childish than anything, so thick legs are still closer to what a woman's legs would optimally be, bearing some semblance of a woman's natural curves. And apart from that, when I'm looking at a woman's legs, I'm looking at something that ultimately I'd be grabbing hold of while f*cking her, so I'm sure that feeds into my preference.

Although it's fair to say that I might not have thought exactly the same way, say 14 years ago. When I was younger, I'd probably have been less forgiving of the thicker legs, though I probably still would have been about as harsh towards the thinner ones. When you're young and otherwise ignorant, it's easier to expect, or even demand, the photoshopped perfection that the media portrays as normal. My mindset is vastly different now, life experience does that.

EPhantom · Accepted Answer

I haven't been on here very long, and haven't seen any questions like this... and I haven't seen any questions about eating disorders or anything (someone posted a question like this about eating disorder posts and obesity posts)

I myself am not against thin legs... what I am "against"/not attracted to, are "skinny" structures. My reason is that I don't like to feel bones on girls easily. Legs... I don't really think are affected in such a way, shins and knees will always be at the surface and nothing else will on virtually every size person.

But... at the same time I don't really think there is a safe way of "removing" muscle. The problem is that if you attempt to remove any muscle from the body, it will most likely be removed from every part of the body at the same time and still keep your muscle ratios the same. :(

What I mean is... if you have two times more muscle in your thighs than your calves, and you lose muscle mass, you will probably lose one part calf muscle and two part thigh muscle.

vishna · Accepted Answer

Well why don't you post a picture of your legs as they are now? That would help.

If you want leaner legs then do exercises that promote lean muscle growth, that would be the best way.

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People probably just think you want something ugly and unhealthy, no disrespect to girls with naturally very weak looking legs, so that's why they call you anorexic.

And if you really think about it you'll see that to get legs super skinny you're whole body looses a lot too. You can't alter one part of the machine and not feel the effects elsewhere.

Now to the main question in a this is the answer type thing. The pictures you've shown are malnourished girls where obviously there bodies aren't getting what they need. The human body craves fat and muscle on the leg, it's your largest and it should always be.The people have an aversion to spying the outline of a bone. Men are attracted on the most part to curves, it's been that way since cave men days.Now you're legs have to carry you around and if you starve it out now what will you walk on in your older days?

Do some exercises and reconsider getting malnourished legs ..because they have a very negative connotation...do you want to look like...that link below? Because you say you have muscular legs and it will take a lot to break down that muscle to the point that by the time you're done you may have a problem.

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MilaPohstro · Accepted Answer

Their is a big difference between thin legs (naturally or leaning out) and bony legs (unhealthy). The images that I have seen from some questions that you have posted have been seriously unhealthy looking. I don't think that5 they are against thin legs but skinny legs.

I know people who have naturally no meat on the at all, but they can't help that. They eat normally and some actually too much because they know they can. You cannot achieve that look unless you take unhealthy measures.

Thin - link

Skinny- link

Stacyzee · Accepted Answer

I guess people are against having thin legs because once being that way was idolized. Now women with a more regular, or curaveous figure are now the center of attention. Having a model like physique is unrealsitic for most, so what is in plain view is women that suit the average weight. Many people that were for being thin or having thin legs are now against it.

I say do what makes you happy and not care what others have to say.

xzinax2 · Answer

i've always answered your questions helpfully as I could-i've given you advice,it's just that it's hard to go from muscular to skinny without endangering your health,so it's hard to give good advice.

and the guys liking fat legs thing-i'm pretty sure guys are just confused. from what I've noticed-guys consider this link to be a woman with thick legs. that is actually a woman with skinny legs,but her waist is so unnaturally tiny that it makes her thighs look bigger than they really are. so,ask for examples when guys tell you they like big legs-so you know whether or not they're idiots.

tohrment · Answer

I think the reason that no one can answer your question to your satisfaction is because there isn't one.

I'm not gonna give you that spill about how thicker legs are sexy, blah blah - cos I know you don't wanna hear it. I think slim, toned legs can be insanely hot, no doubt. Hence why long, lean legs are so popularised. I think most guys don't give a sh*t so long as the chick has toned legs that aren't skeletal or chubby as hell.

Anyway, that's irrelevant. How to get skinny legs? You have to reduce your body fat percentage (exercise, nutrition). Maintain a slight calorie deficit and do a sh*t load of cardio (aerobics, interval training). From previous postings of yours, it sounds like you already do those things.

You can't really fight your body type - if your legs are naturally thicker, I don't really see any healthy way to get them skinny, ya know?

snowboarder720 · Answer

I'm not against thin legs at all.  I just don't have an oppinion on this subject because lack of knowledge.  I didn't pay much attention in nutrition class.  If I say something on this site, I feel that I have to back it up with evidence or proof because A LOT of people are sensitive to some topics.  People on here are so frusterating that I choose not to answer some questions or I'll get nothing but hate responses

Belgie · Answer

Muscles degrade naturally over time, if you don't work out. Ask any body builder. If they have to spend a few weeks away from the gym, they lose muscle mass and tone.

Whatever you did to get muscular legs.. stop doing it. That's the easy way, even if it takes a little time.

justme20 · Answer

there is a differece between already nice and toned legs and thighs verses chicken legs who have been starving for a month. I've seen the pics of the legs you want to acheieve and I feel they look horrible! they were too skinny and you have your own body frame so not everyone can achieve that look.

BobBobinson · Answer

Well ,that depends, I need a visual example of what you mean by "thin" legs.  Sexy-   Not so sexy-   Fat ugly legs-

AnnieA · Answer

Let me just say that being thin isn't "better" than anything.

People should aim to be healthy not thin.

As for the muscular legs thing, I get you.

My legs a pretty muscular too, but I think it's in my genes.

I've never heard anyone say anything about them though, and it doesn't bother me much.

aMuse · Answer

I don't think they are. I think they are just against your obsession with your and against starvation. I think they want to help you improve your body image and get you focused in a positive direction.

kereru · Answer

...why don't you just take up smoking? the nicotine will surpress your apetite and you won't have the lung capacity to excercise anymore...your muscles will slowly waste away and before you know it you'll have those tooth picks you so desperately want.

you may also eventually get emphasema and slowly drown in your own fluids...but beauty is obviously more important than health so...

WeaponZero · Answer

I don't think it has as much to do with their preferences as it is the fact that having legs as thin as YOU want more or less is simply a matter of genetics.  Therefore if you don't already have them naturally there's no way you can get them without doing unhealthy things to your body, such as starving yourself and letting muscles totally atrophy.

paxtonfun · Answer

If you continue running I guess there´s not much you can do - maybe shift your workout to a more wholesome routine that also focuses on your upper body.

Personally I have no issue with toned legs especially if the come from an active lifestyle

opinionsarentfacts · Answer

Don't work out and don't eat fatty foods. You have toned "big" legs because you work out..also, fatty foods, like with your stomach, can cause bigger legs.

Don't worry about people on here telling you not to do something. They're just jealous etc..

taster · Answer

I like thin legs..always have...and I always will..not good about the "how to" though..):

Morningglory3 · Answer

Get on the Tracy Anderson wagon. Exercise minus bulking. I want to talk you into it. I've tried so many times.

LadyStark · Answer

I can honestly say I simply didn't see your question. I'd like thinner legs. I have thunder thighs.

Joedog · Answer

nothing wrong with muscular legs - beauty is in the eye of the beholder - so don't worry about those who don't find them attractive. I enjoy looking at shapely (toned and slightly muscular) rather than skinny or fat legs.

eccentric · Answer

really thin legs looks so frail and unhealthy. toned legs with some mass looks really attractive :)

Anonymous · Answer

"Thin" is ambiguous. How thin are we talking? I like "thin" by societies standards, never have liked big thighs or asses, but I still like shape and curve.

Spirit156 · Answer

why are people against thin legs: it is unhealthy Same as going from muscular or fat legs to thin legs its unhealthy

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