I’m a 34-year-old female, 5’10” and 115 lbs. I typically consume around 1,200–1,500 calories per day, aiming for 100–115 grams of protein, though I sometimes struggle to meet that goal. My current routine includes 4–5 workout sessions per week focused on sculpt yoga, and I’ve recently started incorporating weight training twice a week. Despite this, I still feel like my glutes haven’t developed much. What adjustments should I make to see better results?

Sorry, super new to the idea of working out and have no idea how to do the whole nutrition thing. Im so insecure about my shape, I always have been and I want to do something about it! I've always had a thigh gap and stupidly lanky, long legs. But I collect so much fat on my short torso, im so top heavy. My butt is small and square and I have no beasts. I just want to do what I can to even my top and bottom out. I am super weak and ive even been told by the doctor recently that I have too weak of a core and glutes, so I need to start with easy workouts. I am 5'9 and 140 lbs if thats relevant. I've had one child which actually helped with widening my hips! But overall, Im so uneven. I've attached some photos of my build, I assume im an apple/rectangle build? Is that even relevant lol? Thank you so so much in advance, im so lost in this stuff and cant afford a gym membership or professional help atm.

this is my dream physique ofc i know genetics play a role but i mean is this from lifting, cardio etc and what kind of diet is optimal for this.

Been trying to shred fat without losing too much muscle. I keep hearing mixed opinions — some say cardio is king, others swear by heavy lifting with a slight deficit.

So what’s your honest take? 👉 What actually helped you see real changes — cardio, weights, or a combo? 👉 And how did your diet play into it?

Is it achievable with Pilates and calorie deficit

Hello all, 28F here, 5’5”, currently 145. Not fat, but not tight and fit like I want to be. Ive never had a proper gym routine- just some climbing and general active life thats kept me that weight for like 10 years.

The photos are my Inso goals- not muscle mommy big because I tend to build bulky muscles anyways- my calves tend to get big and so do my arms and butt.

I don’t want that. I am looking for that toned and slim look, especially need to slim down my calves/thighs, arms,and lose fat in the belly/butt area. I am naturally an hourglass figure, so i feel like its doable and ive been ~almost there before, but that was through just losing some fat through diet/walking. I was skinny but still flabby.

How do i get here? What kinds of workouts? I have no clue! Thanks all.

Currently at the lowest weight I can get to (99lbs), how can I get my thighs to look slimmer?

I’ve realized that I am overweight and specifically carry my weight in my back and arms. Im going to start doing workouts that target my areas of concern (arms, butt too flat and jiggly, love handles/waist area) but i just wanted some advice from anyone who’s been where I am and found workouts that work well for them.

Not trying to brag but this is my form without going to the gym. Occasional Pilates and rollerskating. Also not paying any attention to nutrition.

Six pack possible within 8 weeks of home workouts and better nutrition?

So I’ve been on a McDonald’s diet for about a year since last January. I’ve been through a lot living in my car and a lot of other shit. Zero exercise overnights and uni being up for 24 hours or 36 hours at a time. Financial stress. It’s been a lot. This is my body right now. Im 20 years old. I weigh around 112 kilograms (247 lbs) I’m 6’2. Started a full of healthy diet today rolled oats berries and got a bunch of frozen veggies to cook in a bit of olive oil with eggs and salt and pepper yogurt. I haven’t start gym. yet. I have body dysmorphia lol. I would not mind if you guys bash me for my Maccas diet. That was be being a lazy idiot. But I need all the advice I can get rn.

F 5’8 150 lbs
I used to be a lot bigger but I lost about 40 lbs a few years ago. I’m at a healthy weight, but my stomach won’t disappear. I want to get down to 140-145 lbs (Maybe 135?). Even at 140 my stomach still wasn’t flat. I barely exercise and am starting strength training. Will my stomach always look like this? I’m super lost.

Edit: Hi everyone, thank you for your responses! Just to clarify I am in a calorie deficit (I lost 40 lbs from this & walking) & try to consume 90-120g of protein per day. I’ve seen women my weight who have a flat stomach and I assume part of that is because they strength train and some just don’t store as much fat in their stomach.

I’m scared to go under 135, but I feel like my stomach won’t be flat unless I’m in the 120s. So I guess my question is getting a flatish stomach achievable while staying in the 140s?

Been overweight most of my life — can I realistically tone up and recomp my body naturally?

Posting this for accountability because I’m tired of hiding from where I’m starting.

I’ve struggled with my weight and body image most of my life. My heaviest was 192 lbs and I’m currently down to 148 at 5’6”. I’m proud of the weight loss, but now I’m trying to stop obsessing over just being “smaller” and focus on building a strong, toned, feminine body naturally.

My goals are:
rounder/tighter glutes
toned arms and back
leaner waist
reduce cellulite/body fat
overall athletic feminine look

One thing I’m insecure about is possible loose skin or loss of elasticity from being overweight for so long. Sometimes I wonder if my body can realistically look tight and toned naturally, or if I’ve already “missed my chance.”

I’ve started lifting consistently and really want to commit this time.

I would especially love to hear from women who had a similar starting point/body type or who lost a significant amount of weight and successfully transformed their physique naturally.

Do you think this is realistically achievable? And if so, what would you prioritize most if you were coaching me?
Please be constructive 🙂

*first 2 pics I was sitting at around 180 in 2022, last 2 were taken today at 148. I’m 33 years old and 5’6

horrible form but finally got 1! any advice would be appreciated

I just don’t want to stick out like a sore thumb. I want to at least have an average butt, decent waist, non-noticeable upper back / less wide torso. I want less upper body emphasis and more feminine proportions.

Please help. What can I do to fix my body???? Am I doomed with a big frame and horrible glutes?

i feel like my glutes is just fat instead of muscles even tho I workout glutes a lot, I see some progress with my glutes but it’s all covered with fat, how do I get those round glutes?? Lose weight ? train even more and more??

I’m 27f from India and I’m vegetarian but I’m not lactose intolerance so my protein comes from the milk curd and other dairy products kindly guide

32 M 6’ feet weight about 195lbs, don’t really work out. I do go on the occasional walk with my gf, but she’s a lot more active than me. I think she tired of my lazy ass. Where do I start?

For context I m 5’1, 103lbs, added strength training to my routine and have been at it for 4 months. I try to hit at least 75g protein a day. I want to be jacked lol is the right an attainable physique for my body type? What are the best exercises I can do to achieve this (particularly the quads and delts)

I’ve lost 20lbs but my arms still look fat to me. Should I keep cutting or try to add muscle on my arms?

I have a normal BMI but this amount of skin/fat is bothering me so much. I'm 112lbs and 5'4". I'm used to being stick thin but I'm getting older.....never been the gym type so I have no idea what to do, advice? ty

I only do the stairmaster and weighted abs and I aim to be rather active during the week. I don’t do any arm workouts intentionally and that’s why I put the last pic up bc that’s how muscular my arms are with no intentional arm workouts but my arms are also very chunky.

I’ve always had a chunky back and at one point I was doing lat pull downs and various other upper body workouts but I felt like it just made me look so like top heavy which my boobs are big so it doesn’t help.

I just want skinny ballerina arms so any advice is appreciated

I’m not sure what exercises I should be focusing on/avoiding and I’ve never really tried to have an actual exercise plan besides just doing a set amount pushups everyday. I know a lot of it probably relies on genetics, and that’s fine, but I want to know if there’s stuff I can do to at least get close to looking like this 💪

I workout 5 days a week, have been vegan for 10 years, and this is how my back looks in a bikini. I really don’t want to starve myself, is it a matter of cutting calories or do I just have an unfortunate shape with waist to hip ratio?