If you're anything like me, you understand the pains of having an unproportionately large lower body compared to the rest of your body. "Radish legs" (as they're unfortunately called) make it difficult to wear shorts and dresses as well as skinny jeans and boots. While there are pervasive and potentially dangerous methods to slim down your thighs and calves such as calf reduction surgeries, there are more natural and easier ways to achieve a well defined and slim lower body.

A former Miss Japan semi-finalist did just that where she was able to lose 20 kilograms or 44 pounds with just 2 simple exercises that slimmed down her lower body! No tools were necessary except for a phone book.   She shared her transformation story in a Japanese variety beauty show (video shared below).

In that program, she said that while her upper body was normal and does not appear chubby or overweight, she has a heavy, pear-shaped lower body which led people around her to compare her to an "elephant". Due to that, she made up her mind to lose weight, but she was concerned about losing fat in her breasts. So she tried to brainstorm ways to just lose weight in her lower body. She discovered 2 easy moves that can be done standing up or sitting down, while you're washing dishes, studying, or watching TV. She repeat those 2 moves everyday and her results were staggering.

Her hip width went from 110 cm to 90 cm (43.3 in to 35 in). Thighs 63 cm to 45 cm (24 in to 17 in). And her weight from 70 kg to 50kg (154 lbs to 110 lbs). She went on to compete for Miss Japan and made it up to the semi-finals. If that isn't impressive, I don't know what is!

Her simple, doable exercises are...

1.While standing 

Can be done while washing dishes, waiting for the bus, working on a standing desk, etc

Starting with one side - as you bend your ankle, lift and sweep back your foot so it goes behind you. The key point is to lift it on a slant so it slightly crosses the leg that's not moving. Repeat with the other leg. Make sure you're standing upright.

2. While sitting

Can be done while studying, doing homework, watching TV, eating

This is super simple. Get a phonebook or any heavy book such as the big standardized practice books and stick it between your inner thighs. Hold the book there with your thighs. The key point for this move is to make sure that the book is thick and heavy to work your inner thigh muscles to hold it in place.

With the repetition of these 2 simple moves everyday, you can slim down your thighs and legs and regain the confidence to wear short shorts and skirts! 

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