The starting point of all achievement is desire, Keep this constantly in mind. Weak desire brings weak results! - Napoleon Hill

My cousin, Wendy recently asked me this question and and since it's a common question, I thought that I should post it.

I have a quick question. I know you are doing the body building etc. I have been going to the gym now to get back in shape and to lose some weight I have reached my goal and can fit into clothes that I have been trying to fit into but I'm having problems still with trimming down my thighs and arms, abs is not too bad. Any suggestions? Thanks and take careWendy

Hi Wendy,
Congrats on your weight loss and going back to the gym! Believe it or not, this is a common question. Unfortunately the areas where you gain weight the quickest are also the last areas where we lose. Most people’s fat deposits aren’t equally distributed. Women tend to gain weight in their thighs/hips (pear-shaped), or in their stomachs/breasts (apple-shaped). Unfortunately we can’t spot reduce and lose fat only in one area or in the areas of our choosing. You may have to lose some more overall fat and firm those areas by lifting weights. You didn’t mention what you currently do at the gym so I am assuming that it may be mostly cardio therefore I would recommend the following:
1. Incorporate some light weights into your workout. I would recommend using light weights and high reps. For example, 12 to 15 reps with short 30 second rest between each set. Don’t be too concerned about getting too muscular. You don’t have enough testosterone and you are not lifting heavy so you should not be concerned about getting too muscular. Lifting weights will help tighten these areas.
2. Include some pylometrics and body weight workouts in your routine. Here is a link to examples of plyometric exercises. http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/plyometricexercises.html.
3. Change your workout and include some variety. If your regular workout includes running or walking on the treadmill, add do some interval work and increase the incline on the treadmill. For example, walk on the treadmill for 1 minute then increase the incline and speed for a minute, then reduce the incline and speed for a minute then increase for a minute. Make sure you include a regular 5-10 minute warm-up and cool down. Good luck!