How To Lose Thigh Fat

Losing fat in the thighs requires much more than simply steps and spending every waking moment attached to a ThighMaster. Although exercise is a vital part of losing thigh fat, it isn’t the only part.

[Lean thighs like this require a balanced diet and regular exercise...very regular!]

When people ask, “what can I do to lose my thigh fat,” I immediately ask them, “what are you currently doing?” Surprisingly the only thing most people are doing is spending countless hours working out the thigh muscles. Keep reading to see what parts of the fat loss equation your thighs are missing.

5—Aerobic Exercise

Whenever your mom suggests you “get your heart pumping,” she’s really just saying go out and do some cardio! Aerobic exercises like running, intense walking or swimming help burn fat by increasing your heart for an extended period of time. So even though you hate to sweat, don’t like running or simply hate to workout, it is an important part of losing thigh fat.

If you really want to know how to lose thigh fat, you cannot ignore the importance of aerobic exercises.Interval training is also great for fat loss, but extended intensity exercises are more effective. Strength training is essential to losing thigh fat too, as part of a balanced workout!  

4—Drink Enough Water

If you’re not one of the millions of water-toting drinkaholics across the world then you probably need to drink more water. So how can drinking enough water help you lose thigh fat? For starters, your metabolism reduces in efficiency when your body is dehydrated. And don’t think because your tongue isn’t white or that you don’t feel dehydrated that you aren’t.

When you feel thirsty you should drink water. You already know that you should be drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of water each day, so substitute a few cans of soda for a glass of the clear stuff. When you need to lose fat in a hard-to-lose spot like the thighs you’ll want your metabolismworking at maximum capacity. 

3—Eat For Fat Loss

Millions of people want to know how to lose thigh fat and the easiest place to start is to eat for fat loss. In addition to a well-balanced diet, losing thigh fat means reducing or eliminating foods that are high in fat, and start eating more foods that burn fat.

[This might look tasty but it will do nothing but add more dimples to your thighs.]

One of the first steps in learning how to lose thigh fat is adding more lean proteins, fruits and vegetables to your diet. Fiber is an important part of a balanced diet for fat loss, and if you’re getting plenty of vegetables you will get enough fiber. When you combine 5, 4 and 3 into your everyday routine you’ll be well on your way to losing thigh fat.

2—Be More Active

I know we already talked about the importance of aerobic exercise to learning how to lose thigh fat, but leading an overall more active life will help you lose thigh fat and make sure you keep it off. The more you move around, the more you burn and the less you think about food. The less you think about food, the less food you eat, and the less food you eat the greater the calorie deficit will you that you need to lose weight.

This doesn’t mean you have to become one of those (gasp!) outdoorsy people, but it means take a walk or hop on a bicycle once in awhile instead of taking the car. Take the stairs on occasion and let the elevator rest. Being active, in addition to helping you lose thigh fat, will help you reduce your risk of getting obesity related illnesses.

1—Limit Sugar Intake

Limiting sugar intake is the last thing people want to hear when they ask how to lose thigh fat, but it is seriously important. Sugar isn’t the enemy exactly, but it is the enemy of fat loss. The amount of calories in sugary foods is sky-high, especially when compared to how satisfied you feel after consuming them. You get zero nutrients and you’ll have to work twice as hard to burn those calories if you eat sugary foods on top of a well-balanced meal.

[Sugary foods, while tasty, do nothing to make you feel satisfied so you continue to eat, consuming a ton of calories that your body is unable to burn.]

Limit sugar intake by getting sugar mostly from fruits and vegetables, and if you must have refined sugar limit it to just once a week.