Expert: Kim Farmer - 1/11/2008

Question
I have read many Q&A's on this site from people asking specifically how to achieve a certain look or goal. My question is much more basic. I am 5"3" at 106 lbs. With a petite frame I am small but I still see undefined fat tissue sitting on my hips, bottom of my tush, and inner and outer thighs with a little bit of cellulite. Losing weight is not a goal at all, but I want to know how to tone my body especially legs and butt. *Note, I am currently doing weights on top to balance out some of my upper to lower body differences. My body does take quickly to exercise, if only I knew what to do. Thank-you so much.

Answer
Hi Lisa-
If you want to get rid of extra fatty tissue then you will need to incorporate both cardiovascular exercise and resistance training into your routine.  When you start to lose fat, you will automatically lose weight.  But you can counterbalance that by gaining weight through resistance training, especially since muscle weighs more than fat.  WIthout knowing more about you, I can't prescribe a certain exercise regimen, but if you did cardio 5 days a week and resistance training 3 days a week, you should start to notice a difference over time.

It sounds like one of my products would be great for you.  Visit www.milehighfitness.com and click on my blue book on the left hand side of the page called "Get Motivated!" for some other ideas for nutrition, exercise and general knowledge related to healthy concepts.  It has helped a lot of people stay on the right track.  I also offer online personal training at very affordable rates on the same website.

Thanks for the question.

Kim