How to Get Thinner Without Losing Curves

Slimming down while staying shapely requires targeted exercise to keep curves intact.

Getting in shape often involves losing weight. One caveat when slimming down is the tendency to lose weight all over at the same time — a prospect that, for some, can cause curves to disappear. If you want to slim down yet keep your curves, use the right combination of diet and exercise. Staying focused and monitoring your progress over time will help you achieve the body shape you desire.

Things You'll Need

• Free weights
• Journal

Instructions

1. Change your diet to one low in fat and high in proteins, fruits, vegetables and grains. Modify your eating habits to lower your caloric intake, which will assist with overall weight loss. Reducing fat in your diet helps with overall weight loss, and increasing proteins and complex carbohydrates provide you with the energy you need to stay healthy and active. Supplement your diet to help you stay fuller longer with fruits and vegetables.

2. Exercise on a routine basis for general weight loss. Use aerobic exercises such as walking, jogging and running for cardio workouts to burn calories. Total-body workouts will help you lose weight all over, causing you to slim down. Used in conjunction with reduced-calorie intake, a good workout regimen will help you lose weight.

3. Add targeted body exercises to your workout regimen. To keep and further define curves, use exercises specifically geared toward working the waist, hips, thighs, buttocks and chest area. Use crunches to define your waist and help create a curvy midsection. Leg lifts with ankle weight for added resistance help define your buttocks. Free weights used for butterfly movement arm lifts help define arms and build chest muscle, adding a curvy appearance to your upper body.

Tips & Warnings

• Maintain a food and exercise journal on a daily basis. Use the same journal to track your weight and body measurements by logging the information once per week. Review your journal every three to four weeks to track your progress.

• Consult with a physician before undertaking any new diet or exercise program — especially if you have any pre-existing medical conditions.

References

• Fitness Magazine: The Hips, Waist, Thighs Workout: Dangerous Curves Ahead
• Fitness Magazine: Eat Right for Your Body Type
• Womens Health Magazine: Curves Ahead