Is it possible to get really skinny legs even if they're currently mascular?

[Anonymous]

Well, my legs are a bit mascular, and I'm currently on a diet to lose more weight. I was just wondering if it's possible to lose a bit of muscles along with the fat? Thaanks

[Toni88]

The only way to lose muscle mass is to not use it or reduce your activity level or by not strength training, which all aren't good. If your legs are naturally muscular then that's just how your body is meant to be.

Having more muscle mass is actually really beneficial to the fat loss process. So embrace your muscular legs :)

[WeaponZero]

The only way to lose muscle mass is to not use those muscles--at all, while in a calorie deficit. It's generally not recommended for health reasons that should be obvious, also because bone density suffers when muscle mass is lost.

[Anonymous]

Yeah, swimming is a great way to slim down your legs, as your muscles are relaxed in water, so you will slim down without gaining muscle.

[Asker]

Yes, that's a totally good idea. But the problem is I don't want to gain arm muscles 😭 you see my problem?

[Opinion Owner]

I do, but swimming is the least strenuous way to lose weight and tone your body. All other things would make you gain muscle you don't want. You will tone your arms a bit in the water, but it will make your legs slimmer. There is no way around it, you either do a lot of cardiovascular, and gain a little muscle along with slimmer legs, or you swim, and get slimmer legs along with a little tone to your body.

[Asker]

Hmm, you've definitely got a point. I always wanted to try swimming, but the idea of getting mascular arms freaked me off a bit. But yes, i guess you're right. Thanks.

[Opinion Owner]

Swimming is the better option, and don't worry, you won't dive in the water, then walk out like popeye ha. Good luck 😉

[Asker]

Haha😁 thank you so much😊 I'll definitely give it a try.