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When I contemplated writing an article about how to trim the hips, I wanted an outrageously successful eDiets member to help provide the solution.

Cathy, an eDiets member for the past five years, proved to be a perfect person to speak with.

Cathy has lost more than 100 pounds of fat as a member of eDiets and has propelled her fitness capability to levels she never dreamed possible. She has also shed an amazing 10 inches off her hips!

I asked Cathy how she would advise a person to trim their hips. The following is her unedited answer:

“Raphael, I'd probably just parrot back what you say so often -- that it's not possible to 'spot reduce' any one area, that overall body fat needs to be reduced, plus adding a balanced strength routine and cardio program (like running) works well on the hip area.”

Cathy is absolutely correct.

I’m not suggesting that you can’t trim your hips. However, most people are confused about how the formula works.

Depending on genetics, people store fat in varying amounts on different areas of the body. Some people are prone to storing fat around theirs hips and thighs, while others store excess fat around the waist. However, no matter where you store it, you have to come to terms with one physiological fact: You can't tighten up body fat. Generally, the first place you gain fat is the last place that you lose, so patience and consistency is critical.

The bottom line is that you have to reduce overall body fat and focus on a balanced program with an added specialty workout focus for troubled areas.

That being said, the best strategy for trimming your hips is the following:

1. Calorie reduced nutrition program -- This is your first line of attack in reducing body fat.

2. Cardiovascular program such as jogging 3/5 days per week for 30 minutes -- Many of my personal training clients and eDiets members have experienced great success with a moderate intensity cardio program (jogging, power walking, videotapes etc.).

3. Strength training performed two times per week for approximately 20-30 minutes -- even small amounts of muscle revs the metabolism and stimulates fat loss.

4. Specialized routine for the hips -- This allows one to work the hips with concentrated exercises so that when body fat is reduced, you’re left with lean and tight-looking hips.

I’m focusing on a specialty workout routine for your hips as well as a cardiovascular recommendation. Follow the parameters of 1-4 above and your hips will get leaner.

Pay close attention to the exercise descriptions. The animation will provide the basic movements but will not contain one key element (pulsing), which I describe below.

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