Is there a way to trim down the calves?

madem0iselle · May 10th, 2008, 12:09 AM

I dont know whether it's from the heels I've been wearing, but my calf muscles seem to get thicker and thicker. thank god i've got pretty long legs otherwise I'd look like an elephant.

Perhaps it is heriditary too, my family have thicker calves. i was wondering are there any ways to lose some of the calf muscles or fat? When I lose weight it's usally the face then boobs then arm and everything else BUT the calf. haha and I don't even go on diets so its impossible for me to have a slim calf. I dont dare running because Im afraid it might "strengthen" it even more. I heard massaging the calf muscles will relax it and putting your legs up on the wall laying on the floor will make it thinner too?

Any products or specific workouts to elongnate the calf or something? =S
thanks!

leothelnss · May 10th, 2008, 01:47 AM

Gosh I'd like to know too. My calves are the same size as my thighs!

digital_doll · May 10th, 2008, 01:58 AM

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madem0iselle · May 10th, 2008, 04:49 AM

^ thanks! ill be reading that

madem0iselle · May 10th, 2008, 04:50 AM

oops, i think the only way is calf reduction surgery
bloody hell

glamgrl921 · May 20th, 2008, 10:15 PM

i hav this issue too! my calves are enourmous! :( surgery is a little to severe though...

Charles · May 21st, 2008, 01:25 AM

I'd make sure you're not getting worked up over nothing. Go ahead and measure your calves and write the number down, then refer back to it a few months down the road to see if there's any change. I think a lot of people's images of themselves aren't always true to reality, but sometimes it is, so measure and see for sure.
Next, running will not make your calves bigger. In order to build muscle, you need to break down the muscle, intake testosterone and protein (among other things), so from the get go, you're behind the curve cause you're a woman. In order to break down the muscle, you need to tear the fibers down and the only reliable way to do that is by lifting heavy weights that cause your muscles to tear and fatigue. Running will not do that. Finally, you need to take in about 1.5-2 times your weight in grams of protein to start building. I doubt you're doing that as well. In fact, the cardio effect you get from running will actually burn the muscle you have since you're not building it up as I listed above.
I'd make sure you stretch regularly as well as massage your calves in order to reduce any knotting and start running. Measure your calves after a month and see what happens.

cfred · May 21st, 2008, 01:31 AM

I also suggest you look at your calves as a strength. I, personally, love the calf muscle! I think it looks awesome in heels and can really give women a stunning look.
And, btw, I run a lot and my calves have not gotten bigger at all. The cardio is good and will help with general weight loss but really will not increase your calf size.
I say, try to love what you got.

frostedcouture · May 21st, 2008, 02:22 AM

I agree with Freddie. (btw can I have a hard candy?

) Love what you have! I'm sure you look fine and your legs look wonderfully toned

Varsity tennis and volleyball keeps my legs in shape and they are muscular and my legs are long. I think it looks really great to have a little muscle. Sometimes I'll be sitting down and my legs look huge to me, but we are our worst critics.

jessie_mags · May 21st, 2008, 02:09 PM

AHHH! I wish you could give some of them to me! I have no calves! Just be thankful that your legs don't look like lollipops, like mine do.

coach4me · May 21st, 2008, 03:03 PM

Running absolutely will not bulk up your calves... in fact it slimmed mine down. I started 1/2 marathon training last october. I trained from October to the end of february. My calves (and these rest of me too) got significantly thinner.

AAA07 · May 21st, 2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by madem0iselle

oops, i think the only way is calf reduction surgery
bloody hell

"bloody hell' British? I like that. Anyway, yeah muscular calves are great. I am sure your calves are just fine!! My thighs are rather thick ugh but you know they do what I need them to do. So if you can't change just accept!! Ahhhh

karman · May 21st, 2008, 07:52 PM

I have thick calves too (hereditary, from my dad... my sister has lean, beautiful calves though) they're not fat, but I have a huge muscle or something in there. I took pilates for 16 weeks and noticed how my calves were slightly leaner...now I look MUCH better in shorts and short skirts! Try it, I'd rather do pilates than SURGERY! Pilates stretches a lot of the muscles you work, so if you keep with it, it could stretch your calf muscles too!

Charles · May 22nd, 2008, 01:27 AM

Oh yeah, muscular calves are hot! :)

luvhautecouture · May 22nd, 2008, 02:31 AM

:( my calves are really muscular from ballet :(

these boys at my school said that they were monsterous and were going to take over the world...

that did not make me feel very good

and still now I am self conscious

i've also been called "buff" by some guys referring to my calves :(... ahh i'm getting all sensitive now and I want to go cry!

May 10th, 2008, 12:09 AM	#1
madem0iselle Member	Is there a way to trim down the calves? I dont know whether it's from the heels I've been wearing, but my calf muscles seem to get thicker and thicker. thank god i've got pretty long legs otherwise I'd look like an elephant. Perhaps it is heriditary too, my family have thicker calves. i was wondering are there any ways to lose some of the calf muscles or fat? When I lose weight it's usally the face then boobs then arm and everything else BUT the calf. haha and I don't even go on diets so its impossible for me to have a slim calf. I dont dare running because Im afraid it might "strengthen" it even more. I heard massaging the calf muscles will relax it and putting your legs up on the wall laying on the floor will make it thinner too? Any products or specific workouts to elongnate the calf or something? =S thanks!

May 10th, 2008, 01:47 AM	#2
leothelnss Loves sales... Location: Burtonsville, MD	Re: Is there a way to trim down the calves? Gosh I'd like to know too. My calves are the same size as my thighs! __________________ I have a nice collection (finally) So I guess it's time for me to get picky & have a wishlist... 1. Hayden Harnett Havana Hobo 2. Linea Pelle Angie 3. Kale Tate 4. Rebecca Minkoff Morning After "It's cool to know nothin'" - Kaiser Chiefs

May 10th, 2008, 01:58 AM	#3
digital_doll Member Location: Hungary	Re: Is there a way to trim down the calves? There's a website about this, go check it out, maybe it has some useful information for you! http://calfreduction.net

May 10th, 2008, 04:49 AM	#4
madem0iselle Member	Re: Is there a way to trim down the calves? ^ thanks! ill be reading that

May 10th, 2008, 04:50 AM	#5
madem0iselle Member	Re: Is there a way to trim down the calves? oops, i think the only way is calf reduction surgery bloody hell

May 20th, 2008, 10:15 PM	#6
glamgrl921 T$ Location: New Jersey	Re: Is there a way to trim down the calves? i hav this issue too! my calves are enourmous! :( surgery is a little to severe though... __________________ TARA I have finally succumbed to making a list I NEED Anemones (any color) 42 Mad Mary Beige 42, but let's be real here, I'd die to get it in black too. Any New Simples 42

May 21st, 2008, 01:25 AM	#7
Charles Sucks at budgeting Location: Jacksonville, Fl	Re: Is there a way to trim down the calves? I'd make sure you're not getting worked up over nothing. Go ahead and measure your calves and write the number down, then refer back to it a few months down the road to see if there's any change. I think a lot of people's images of themselves aren't always true to reality, but sometimes it is, so measure and see for sure. Next, running will not make your calves bigger. In order to build muscle, you need to break down the muscle, intake testosterone and protein (among other things), so from the get go, you're behind the curve cause you're a woman. In order to break down the muscle, you need to tear the fibers down and the only reliable way to do that is by lifting heavy weights that cause your muscles to tear and fatigue. Running will not do that. Finally, you need to take in about 1.5-2 times your weight in grams of protein to start building. I doubt you're doing that as well. In fact, the cardio effect you get from running will actually burn the muscle you have since you're not building it up as I listed above. I'd make sure you stretch regularly as well as massage your calves in order to reduce any knotting and start running. Measure your calves after a month and see what happens.

May 21st, 2008, 01:31 AM	#8
cfred not humored	Re: Is there a way to trim down the calves? I also suggest you look at your calves as a strength. I, personally, love the calf muscle! I think it looks awesome in heels and can really give women a stunning look. And, btw, I run a lot and my calves have not gotten bigger at all. The cardio is good and will help with general weight loss but really will not increase your calf size. I say, try to love what you got.

May 21st, 2008, 02:22 AM	#9
frostedcouture Edward <3 Location: earth	Re: Is there a way to trim down the calves? I agree with Freddie. (btw can I have a hard candy? ) Love what you have! I'm sure you look fine and your legs look wonderfully toned Varsity tennis and volleyball keeps my legs in shape and they are muscular and my legs are long. I think it looks really great to have a little muscle. Sometimes I'll be sitting down and my legs look huge to me, but we are our worst critics. __________________ My addictions~ Edward Cullen && WATER Look after my heart - I've left it with you. -E.

May 21st, 2008, 02:09 PM	#10
jessie_mags Member	Re: Is there a way to trim down the calves? AHHH! I wish you could give some of them to me! I have no calves! Just be thankful that your legs don't look like lollipops, like mine do.

May 21st, 2008, 03:03 PM	#11
coach4me my first two loves Location: Probably shopping for another bag	Re: Is there a way to trim down the calves? Running absolutely will not bulk up your calves... in fact it slimmed mine down. I started 1/2 marathon training last october. I trained from October to the end of february. My calves (and these rest of me too) got significantly thinner. __________________ come meet me! visit my blog at www.randommusingsofamommy.blogspot.com Looking for: Epi Mandarin speedy or alma (why oh why do I have to fall in with a color that has been discontinued?) Wants: More Hermes scarves. dreams of: Hermes black box Kelly 28! Black LV Suhali Lockit GM!

May 21st, 2008, 07:52 PM	#13
karman nail polish addict Location: Canada	Re: Is there a way to trim down the calves? I have thick calves too (hereditary, from my dad... my sister has lean, beautiful calves though) they're not fat, but I have a huge muscle or something in there. I took pilates for 16 weeks and noticed how my calves were slightly leaner...now I look MUCH better in shorts and short skirts! Try it, I'd rather do pilates than SURGERY! Pilates stretches a lot of the muscles you work, so if you keep with it, it could stretch your calf muscles too! __________________ karman Louis Vuitton, Chanel & nail polish View my collection here Bag? What bags? ...all $$$ devoted to NAIL POLISH!

May 22nd, 2008, 01:27 AM	#14
Charles Sucks at budgeting Location: Jacksonville, Fl	Re: Is there a way to trim down the calves? Oh yeah, muscular calves are hot! :)

May 22nd, 2008, 02:31 AM	#15
luvhautecouture Chanelaholic	Re: Is there a way to trim down the calves? :( my calves are really muscular from ballet :( these boys at my school said that they were monsterous and were going to take over the world... that did not make me feel very good and still now I am self conscious i've also been called "buff" by some guys referring to my calves :(... ahh i'm getting all sensitive now and I want to go cry! __________________ I love ballet and tpf! watch these... http://youtube.com/watch?v=V51lNCWtWLQ http://youtube.com/watch?v=i9WmKre5O2I I LOVE my new/first job