need help with pudgy inner upper thighs

[Wavelady]

Hi there -
Been t-tapping for about 5 months, TWO, BWO+, LadyBug (both), AL and DD. Am skin brushing at least once/day, taking alfalfa (up to 8/day), drink lots of water. I am experiencing all kinds of improvements, but notice the little pudge at the top of my inner thigh isn't budging. Any suggestions?
I have really enjoyed trainer Michelle's input on these forums - wonder if she's able to answer? Thanks bunches!

[BlessedMama]

Not Michelle, but a good way to say to your inner thighs is to sink the heels during Plies or side lunges, then pretend to bring the heels together. Yep! Those are the inner thighs!

I personally prefer to hold the squat on Plies and really focus on that as well as Michelle's great "hold the elevator doors open with your knees" tip! You will HAVE to kick out between each set of plies when doing this! And if you have adrenal or other health issues, only try this for one set of Plies and only 4 reps. It's pretty intense!

Also, lifting the ribs as well as keeping toes straight (during workouts as well as standing around during the day and walking) will help.

When you lift to the side on Hoedowns and Puppet Pulls, open out from the hip like a door on a hinge and really bend the standing knee as well as keep knee to ankle alignment in the lifting leg.

Lest you think holding the Plie squat is not "enough", that is what I did from February on last year while training to be a trainer, and as a less-to-lose lost 2+" off of EACH upper thigh! It works!

HTH! (And I mentored under Michelle-so I learned lots of good stuff from her!)

[Wavelady]

Thank you, Trisch! I will definitely be more conscientious about the pointers you have mentioned. I do notice that I am going through a transition in how I use my leg muscles - my walk is a little "off" as I'm learning to point my feet straight - and I also notice that my strength in "bending the standing knee" is weak... I think if I really focus on these tips, I will see results through the transition! Fortunately, I do not have adrenal fatigue and as long as I do at least BWO+ 3-4 times a week, my stamina is good. Thank you again!!!

[ayj67]

Lori,

Do you have any floor workouts? Floor moves will be the least invasive to rehab the knees and tone up your muscles. How about just trying awesome legs if you don't have any floor DVD. I personally like the straddles and Mary Poppin feets in Critter Crunch Floor the best for my knees.