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Hi Ray,
Thanks for a great book and really helpful newsletters.  Last September I realized I needed to get into a good workout program and switch my eating…it’s only been recently that I came across your book in my quest for more and more knowledge.  I always thought of myself as a healthy eater, but realized I was eating way too many carbs and not enough protein.  This is my current schedule:

Jari Love’s ripped classes 3x/wk
30 minute pure cardio 3x/week right before the ripped classes
Thursday a.m.’s I do 30 min cardio and then heavy weights/low rep
Saturday a.m….I do a ShredMill class (it’s on a treadmill…using heart rate monitors to do high interval training) 1 hr
Sunday’s I run with a friend on the outdoor paths…usually 1 hr to 1:20…..
 
I had my RMR test done and I came in with an extremely low number 777, but I eat around 1300 cal/day (+/-).  I eat 155 grams of protein/day…18-20% fat and the rest carbs. I am very tiny at 5′2″…& weigh 103 lbs…& I’m 43 yrs. old.  Since Sept. I have lost 12 lbs…And no lean muscle. I am really happen with my upper body progress…however, I can’t seem to lean out my legs.  This is always been a problem area for me and I have always had cellulite on my legs/bum. They are definitely better…but they still don’t really match my upper body.  I do lots of lunges, squats, high step ups, sumo squats, etc…and of course my running.  So basically, I’ve given you all this information to ask you this.  I know that the body does not spot reduce…but do you think what I’m doing is putting me on the right track to leaner legs and I just need to be patience?  In your experience, does this area just take a lot longer to respond (and because I’m a woman?) The other problem is I don’t want to get any smaller up top on the road to leaning out my lower body?  I like my upper body, my arms are well toned, I have abs!  I would appreciate any advice you can offer.  I feel really frustrated with this area.  I’m sorry to give you so much information, but I thought you would need to know my lifestyle before giving me advice.
With much thanks……and in good health,Lisa

Sorry for the delay my reply, its busy over here! Patience is your key. As a women the legs take a lot longer to get where you want them then it does on a man. Actually men run into the same problem but its the love handles, so no, we don’t get off scott free!
As for your upper body staying the same, that’s not a problem. As long as you continue to keep your protein high like you are doing and make sure you lift as heavy as you can for your upper body it will stay just like how you like it.
As a side note, great job on the fitness plan. Its very proactive and you get a golden star for effort. You are doing everything right and its impressive. Stick it out and more great results will be shortly coming!

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