Hi lovely,

Thank you for reaching out with such a thoughtful question! Yes, if you stop heavy lifting and switch to lower-intensity exercises like Pilates-style workouts, your muscle mass in the legs can gradually reduce over time. Heavy lifting specifically targets and builds muscle, which is why it can cause your muscles to grow larger. By focusing on Pilates and low-weight, high-rep resistance training, you’ll lean and tone your entire body without adding bulk to your legs. 😊

To encourage a leaner lower body, it’s also helpful to consider a slight calorie deficit, moderate protein intake, and balanced meals that include vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats. This approach will support your training while helping reduce the size of your lower-body muscles. It’s perfectly normal to feel concerned, but rest assured, with consistency and patience, you’ll start seeing the results you’re hoping for. Keep focusing on what makes you feel good and enjoy the process! 🩷

I hope this helps! Reach out anytime if you have more questions or concerns xo

Love,
Eunice

Will it gradually reduce over the course of, say, six months if one simply stops that form of exercise and instead adopts pilates-style and low weight with high rep resistance training?

Should one still do high protein or totally not necessary?

I’m a little worried because I too went in the wrong direction (9 months).

Yay! That’s really great to hear, lovely! We truly appreciate this feedback <3