Sadly, it is a myth that you can target 1 specific spot and magically make THAT spot lose weight. When you work out, you burn calories for your whole body and the magic of our internal chemistry decides where the fat comes from. The good news is that when you target one area for strength training, you will build muscle, and add shape to that area which can help with sagging skin (muscle takes up that space) and can also make the appearance of fat in the area smooth out a bit as it contours around the muscle.
My thighs and tummy have always been my largest problem. My thighs looked like I had over-sized softballs of fat hanging off of them. Even though I have lost 150+, I still have a roll on them (and my stomach still hangs over). They look 1000x better, but the yucky roll is still there. I still have 40+ pounds to go though so who knows what is going to happen in the next year.
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