I seem to be not losing weight but I am getting thinner.:tucool: I have very muscular legs and would like to lose the muscle, expecially in my calves. How can I lose some of this muscle so I can look leaner and not bulky? I eat pretty normally, consisting of an equal balance of carbs, protein, fat, etc.

I usually do 1-2 hours of cardio a day (running, walking at an incline, elliptical, bike), light weights and many reps, and some stretching afterwards.

And very recently I have been having a lot of joint pain, mostly in my hip and knee. I exercise 6 times a week and usually rest one day. This didn't happen to me before (2 years ago when I started my initial weight loss) when I was working out. I am only 19 and don't think joint pain is normal. Is it because of the intensity or length of my cardio workout?

If you dont want your calves to be bulky, dont work them.
The inclined walking will work your calves.

It takes so much work to build well defined calf muscles that it is kinda hard to believe you have it "naturally" and want to lose muscle.
Can you see both heads of the gastroc? If not, or if the calves blend into the lower leg without a nice transition zone, it might mean that there's still more subcutaneous fat lurking in those legs that give you the bulky look.

For joints you can see a sports physician. Have u had any trauma to them (getting hit or something)? There are so many kinds of joint pains, especially in the knees, that diagnosing them on what you said (too brief!) is just impossible.

This might sound weird, but I absolutely love muscular calves on women. If you have nice, strong (even big) calves, you should give me a call, and I'll take you out to dinner. They are a beautiful wonder on women. I'm serious!



I seem to be not losing weight but I am getting thinner.:tucool: I have very muscular legs and would like to lose the muscle, expecially in my calves. How can I lose some of this muscle so I can look leaner and not bulky? I eat pretty normally, consisting of an equal balance of carbs, protein, fat, etc.

I usually do 1-2 hours of cardio a day (running, walking at an incline, elliptical, bike), light weights and many reps, and some stretching afterwards.

And very recently I have been having a lot of joint pain, mostly in my hip and knee. I exercise 6 times a week and usually rest one day. This didn't happen to me before (2 years ago when I started my initial weight loss) when I was working out. I am only 19 and don't think joint pain is normal. Is it because of the intensity or length of my cardio workout?

This might sound weird, but I absolutely love muscular calves on women. If you have nice, strong (even big) calves, you should give me a call, and I'll take you out to dinner. They are a beautiful wonder on women. I'm serious!
:sleep:

This might sound weird...
No it doesn't. :)

Have you tried glucosamin and chondrotin for the joints? Worked great for me. Fish oil will also help if it is inflammation. MSM is supposed to work for joints, too, but I couldn't tell much difference over just the G&C.

I'm with the other guys here. It is pretty hard for a woman to get too muscular in their legs short of lots of anabolics for my taste in what's attractive.

I think Zen's posted a woman's picture before that was like a record holder or national champion in squat weight that didn't look too muscular at all :)

My girlfriend always worries about what you are worring about, that she puts on muscle too fast in legs and shoulders. I can't convince her that isn't a problem and that as she leans out, it will give a better overall profile I think with an illusion of a smaller waist. MHO.

Get a diganosis on your knee pain. I was diagnosed with arthritis in both knees while in the thick of marathon training. Both my doctor and physical therapist said to not stop running, weight training or exercising so I could keep my range of motion. I take all of the suggested supps that somoene else already listed, but I also take fish oil capsules. It seems that when I started taking the fish oil I had less knee issues. I honestly can't tell you for sure if it's the combination of supps I take or just the fish oil caps, OR all of the leg extensions and leg curls I've been doing to help streghten my knees. Perhaps it's all of that. I hope you find out what's bothering your knees and that it's easily remedied. Take care.:)

PS
I also see a chiropractor on a regular basis.



I seem to be not losing weight but I am getting thinner.:tucool: I have very muscular legs and would like to lose the muscle, expecially in my calves. How can I lose some of this muscle so I can look leaner and not bulky? I eat pretty normally, consisting of an equal balance of carbs, protein, fat, etc.

I usually do 1-2 hours of cardio a day (running, walking at an incline, elliptical, bike), light weights and many reps, and some stretching afterwards.

And very recently I have been having a lot of joint pain, mostly in my hip and knee. I exercise 6 times a week and usually rest one day. This didn't happen to me before (2 years ago when I started my initial weight loss) when I was working out. I am only 19 and don't think joint pain is normal. Is it because of the intensity or length of my cardio workout?

Just a word of warning, leg extensions and leg curls can aggravate knee pain more than other execises. You'd be better off doing squats, deadlifts, and leg presses where your leg isn't locked into a fixed range of motion.

Honestly, your knee pain is probably caused by two hours of cardio per day. That's a lot of impact on your knees. Take away a few days of cardio and move them to weights so there will be less impact. Also, you may want to get some new shoes, and start taking the supps people have listed above.

i love girls with nice legs esp with nice calves.. keep the muscle!!

im 19 and have had joint pain everywhere basically.. got blood test and it was nothing so i took some tablets, 'joint formula' basically help relieve arthritis and stuff like that and it helpe.d

I seem to be not losing weight but I am getting thinner.:tucool: I have very muscular legs and would like to lose the muscle, expecially in my calves. How can I lose some of this muscle so I can look leaner and not bulky? I eat pretty normally, consisting of an equal balance of carbs, protein, fat, etc.
Large calves are hard to develop by exercise and genetics is a suspect. Losing muscle mass may be due to low level of resistance training and plenty of aerobics. Spot reduction of muscle mass (from calves) is unheard of. It does not make sense, either. It could reduce your balance and cause falls.
I usually do 1-2 hours of cardio a day (running, walking at an incline, elliptical, bike), light weights and many reps, and some stretching afterwards.
Now, I should reverse myself. That what is causing your dilemma. Too much burning! You are eating your muscles away with excessive aerobics.
And very recently I have been having a lot of joint pain, mostly in my hip and knee. I exercise 6 times a week and usually rest one day. This didn't happen to me before (2 years ago when I started my initial weight loss) when I was working out. I am only 19 and don't think joint pain is normal. Is it because of the intensity or length of my cardio workout?
6 times weekly, running, elliptical, and bike, at age of 19, would cause the acute inflammation of joints you are describing. That is only a high probability diagnosis. That does not mean you should buy into it. You must see a physician. Sometimes excessive strain causes hidden processes to flare and could fool the best expert. Cut down on arobics and add some upper body resistance exercise.