Need fitness advice! ASAP!

[Anonymous]

I'm seventeen nearly eighteen, about 5'4" and around 105 lbs. I've never had issues with my weight or body until recently. I've somehow managed to land the quarterback, and we've been dating for a while. Just as my pathetic life was looking up - A week ago - I noticed cellulite on my upper thighs, and that just one side of my bum is saggy. I have no idea what to do, I've never worked out before in my life, and now I'm freaking out. I know I can do squats, but I can't afford a gym membership, and due to back problems I can't engage in any activity that will strain my back. I have two months to tone up before I have to see my boyfriend, and I need to fix the issue because right now my ass looks like my fifty year old mothers. HELP!

Also, would you recommend running? Any possible exercises or anything really, because this is bothering me so, so, so much! Thanks.

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Thanks a million, you guys. Great advice from all of you. (:

[Catie101]

yes I would recommend running, running works all parts of your body and helps tone.

before I tell you about exercises I'm gunna tell you a couple things that help reduce cellulite without working out.

1) drink a lot of water; flushes toxins out of your body and helps you to lose weight and fat

2) when your washing yourself in the shower, use a shower brush on the back of your thighs in circular motion. this reduces the look of cellulite. if you don't know what kind of shower brush I'm talking about, here is a link to a picture of one.

link

okay onto exercise;

lye on your back on a flat surface (preferably a yoga mat) knees bent feet shoulder width apart, flat on the floor. hands behind your ears. push your body up by your legs, lifting mostly your lower body (your butt very high) so your shoulders are almost up from the floor, squeezing your leg muscles and butt muscles together. hold for a few seconds then go back down and do it again. do in sets of 20 and maybe 4 reps a day.

[nermalinda]

Girl, no need to freak out. You gotta get your diet in check ASAP. And that means eating about 1g lean protein per lb of bodyweight per day. Divide it up into 5-6 smaller meals. Stay away from white flour and sugar. Green veggies and green tea are your best friends. And water, water, water. Do NOT starve yourself, it won't work and usually backfires. Have some oatmeal and brown rice. Throw about a tablespoon of olive oil in per day to make sure you stay healthy.

and do squats and lunges all the time. you don't have to use any weight. just do a lot of them throughout the day, 5 days a week. take 2 days off.

this totally works, so stop worrying and just do it :)

p.s. you can run and do cardio if you want, but you don't have to in my experience.

[DaRealMan]

There is no such thing as "spot reduction". So, unfortunately, you can't exercise to loose weight in a particular area. You can increase your cardio to burn some more calories and then do some leg exercise to help add tone. Squats, lunges, step climbing, abdductor/adductor, and hangstring curls will help do that. Focus on 3 sets with reps of 15-20. Do that three times a week along with cardio of 30-45 minutes three times a week. Also, consider watching your total calorie intake. But I'm taking it that you are young and still growing so you should NOT diet, I repeat do NOT diet. Just increase your activity and eat healthier. I've been a nationally certified personal trainer for 4 years and am in exercise physiology graduate school. That should help. Let me know if you have questions.

[Asker]

New best answer! ha ha thanks (:

[Pak56]

Your diet is the most important thing to consider above everything else. If you're eating normal (3 tines a day with some snacks) you're probably NOT eating enough. If you eat right and more, it speeds up your matabolism. I would recommend a basic 4 times a week workout with cardio 5 times a week but if you can't afford the weights like you said then I highly suggest plyometrics (this actually might be better for you) These are just general ideas so f you have any questions just ask. Hope this helps!

[A493270]

I'm 5'4'' and 100 lbs so I'm around your size. I was the same way and I saw that I had some celluite on my thighs too. To get rid of it I jogged/walked 2 to 3 times a week. I also did squats and wall sits normally for a period of 2 songs then I'd take a short break and do it again. This worked for me pretty effectivly. It took about a month but no celluite! Hope that helps :)

[TigerRoseBear]

I'm surprised no one's pointed out that your reason for wanting to work out is not a very good one at all. Your boyfriend will not dump you just because your bum isn't perfect.

[Asker]

I'm fully aware, thanks. I'm more interested in getting into better shape so that I can be happy with the way I look, I doubt he'll even notice or care either way, and he won't love me any less if I'm not perfect. There's nothing wrong with wanting to be though.

[TigerRoseBear]

That's good :). As long as it's just for yourself and not for him. :D

[justlilly]

They make a cream that smooths cellulite. I am not sure it to possible to get rid of it with just exercise. Supposibly the cream made by Nivea works well and it is relatively inexpensive.

[peace-love-couture]

-Squats

-Lunges

Squats & lunges can be a butts best friend

Yes, running can help you tone up