Help, my butt has got bigger!

Saffie J · 08-20-11, 09:21 PM

I started Callanetics about 6 months ago (in addition to cardio etc workouts) and also in the last few weeks have started doing workouts with squats and lunges around 4x/wk compared to maybe 1x/wk in the past. My weight and measurements have stayed pretty much the same, but I have noticed recently that my butt has got bigger and my pants are too tight and dresses don't fit right as there is a "ledge". It is bigger in the top part as well - is this the "peach" that Callan refers to? Has this happened to anyone else and do you think this could be the result from Callanetics or the squats and lunges? As always, I appreciate any advice you can give me

imhere2dance · 08-21-11, 03:56 AM

I had been doing Callanetics daily for a couple of months and I've always done lots of squats and lunges. My body hasn't changed at all, though. No "precious little peach" for me, I guess.

I like Callanetics but as of last week, I've decided to only do it 2-3 times a week. I figure it's still good for stretching my muscles, if nothing else. And the days I don't do Callanetics, I can maybe just do short Pilates workouts instead.

anne · 08-21-11, 06:30 AM

My butt gets bigger when I do too much step with risers--including lunges onto the step and Firm-style leg presses. Walking and flooraerobices or dance aerobics helps make it smaller when I overdo the step (but I do step without risers because I really like step).

violingal3 · 08-21-11, 08:06 AM

I have never tried Callanetics to relate to your experience, but I do have a similar butt issue - my mom says I have a J-Lo booty now that I've been using kettlebells for about 5 months.

I was mortified, but as my weight and measurements pretty much remained unchanged, I am embracing it and I think it looks awesome. I definitely have to get used to how clothes fit - I mainly wear skirts and dresses in the summer, so I'm am deathly afraid of trying on my dress slacks once the weather cools off.

Anyway, I frequently use Mandy Ingber's Yogalosophy, and there's a line in there where she is talking about people with bigger butts and she says, "Just dig on what you've got..." So that's what I'm doing.

bee · 08-21-11, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by violingal3

Anyway, I frequently use Mandy Ingber's Yogalosophy, and there's a line in there where she is talking about people with bigger butts and she says, "Just dig on what you've got..." So that's what I'm doing.

Not to mention her mantra!

daisysunshine · 08-21-11, 10:13 AM

are you sure it's bigger and not HIGHER?
that could result in the same pants not feeling aspect.

slysam · 08-21-11, 12:40 PM

I agree with Daisy Sunshine that it is most likely higher or the shape has changed rather than bigger. If it were bigger your measurements would increase. I had similar happen with BBL and barre--some of my jeans and slacks felt a little tighter in certain areas even though my waist and thigh measurements decreased and hip and bum measurement stayed the same (at the two places I measure anyway). Though it did look better to my eye when I looked in the mirror, wore spandex, tight skirts, swimsuits, etc. Perhaps something similar is going on?

momofcha · 08-21-11, 12:50 PM

This is exactly what happened to me. I'm not sure either if it's higher or bigger. I am also afraid to try on my fall/winter pants

violingal3 · 08-21-11, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bee

Not to mention her mantra!

Oh yes! That, too!

Saffie J · 08-22-11, 03:13 PM

Thanks for your replies ladies, I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one this has happened to. I think you're right Daisysunshine and Slysham in that it has got higher, not bigger. I didn't realise this would be a bad thing, but I'm just not liking the way clothes are fitting and don't want to have to buy more due to change in shape.

I'm a little disappointed that my only "result" is this, but you are right violingirl, I should learn to embrace it, and be happy I have achieved something!

I like the walking and aerobics suggestion, thanks for this Anne, I will try to start incorporating more walking and aerobics.

Imhere2dance - I have cut back on the Callanetics to maybe 2 times a week as well. I'm not noticing the "pulling in" effects I was after, but I do still like the workouts (despite most people thinking they're boring, there is something calming about Callan that I like).

Voilingirl, I like that J-lo reference, I have used that one myself!

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08-20-11, 09:21 PM
Saffie J Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia	Help, my butt has got bigger! I started Callanetics about 6 months ago (in addition to cardio etc workouts) and also in the last few weeks have started doing workouts with squats and lunges around 4x/wk compared to maybe 1x/wk in the past. My weight and measurements have stayed pretty much the same, but I have noticed recently that my butt has got bigger and my pants are too tight and dresses don't fit right as there is a "ledge". It is bigger in the top part as well - is this the "peach" that Callan refers to? Has this happened to anyone else and do you think this could be the result from Callanetics or the squats and lunges? As always, I appreciate any advice you can give me

08-21-11, 03:56 AM
imhere2dance Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Virginia	I had been doing Callanetics daily for a couple of months and I've always done lots of squats and lunges. My body hasn't changed at all, though. No "precious little peach" for me, I guess. I like Callanetics but as of last week, I've decided to only do it 2-3 times a week. I figure it's still good for stretching my muscles, if nothing else. And the days I don't do Callanetics, I can maybe just do short Pilates workouts instead.

08-21-11, 06:30 AM
anne Join Date: Apr 2004	My butt gets bigger when I do too much step with risers--including lunges onto the step and Firm-style leg presses. Walking and flooraerobices or dance aerobics helps make it smaller when I overdo the step (but I do step without risers because I really like step).

08-21-11, 08:06 AM
violingal3 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Colorado	I have never tried Callanetics to relate to your experience, but I do have a similar butt issue - my mom says I have a J-Lo booty now that I've been using kettlebells for about 5 months. I was mortified, but as my weight and measurements pretty much remained unchanged, I am embracing it and I think it looks awesome. I definitely have to get used to how clothes fit - I mainly wear skirts and dresses in the summer, so I'm am deathly afraid of trying on my dress slacks once the weather cools off. Anyway, I frequently use Mandy Ingber's Yogalosophy, and there's a line in there where she is talking about people with bigger butts and she says, "Just dig on what you've got..." So that's what I'm doing.

08-21-11, 10:13 AM
daisysunshine Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: on my yoga mat	are you sure it's bigger and not HIGHER? that could result in the same pants not feeling aspect. __________________ Set your intention and go for it! Tracy Effinger ...right now you're saying, no i can't do this. you should know by now i don't train that way - Dasha Libin offering the two tracey mallet dance workouts, pm me.

08-21-11, 12:40 PM
slysam Join Date: Sep 2010	I agree with Daisy Sunshine that it is most likely higher or the shape has changed rather than bigger. If it were bigger your measurements would increase. I had similar happen with BBL and barre--some of my jeans and slacks felt a little tighter in certain areas even though my waist and thigh measurements decreased and hip and bum measurement stayed the same (at the two places I measure anyway). Though it did look better to my eye when I looked in the mirror, wore spandex, tight skirts, swimsuits, etc. Perhaps something similar is going on? __________________ Feeling Fit, Bit by Bit My fitness/lifestyle blog: http://www.feelingfit.info and books/entertainment sharing: http://slysamenjoys.blogspot.com

08-21-11, 12:50 PM
momofcha Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois	This is exactly what happened to me. I'm not sure either if it's higher or bigger. I am also afraid to try on my fall/winter pants __________________ Sue "I'm just one workout away from a good mood." ~ Valerie Waters

08-22-11, 03:13 PM
Saffie J Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia	Thanks for your replies ladies, I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one this has happened to. I think you're right Daisysunshine and Slysham in that it has got higher, not bigger. I didn't realise this would be a bad thing, but I'm just not liking the way clothes are fitting and don't want to have to buy more due to change in shape. I'm a little disappointed that my only "result" is this, but you are right violingirl, I should learn to embrace it, and be happy I have achieved something! I like the walking and aerobics suggestion, thanks for this Anne, I will try to start incorporating more walking and aerobics. Imhere2dance - I have cut back on the Callanetics to maybe 2 times a week as well. I'm not noticing the "pulling in" effects I was after, but I do still like the workouts (despite most people thinking they're boring, there is something calming about Callan that I like). Voilingirl, I like that J-lo reference, I have used that one myself!