How to trim large calves?

[oceanauk]

Does anybody know how you can trim down large calf muscles?  I am only 5ft 1 with very short legs and my calf muscles are huge!!  They are solid muscle and I do yoga every day hoping this will stretch and trim them a little but to no effect.  I do quite a lot of walking (uphill mainly on school runs) - so perhaps I'm fighting a losing battle!  Any advice would be much appreciated!!

[Richard Head]

If the calves are that large I suggest you ask your local butcher to trim them. I don't mind having a go with lambs, but calves are a bit too big.

[00samantha00]

Hi oceanauk, I am 5ft 1 and have EXACTLY the same problem.  I thought I'd tried everything but I got some advise and my calves have slimmed a little. Firstly, eating healthier helps and secondly i roller blade everyday!!! Not just benefial to the calves but the thighs and butt. A fashion secret is not to to wear knee length skirts or shorts, either have you knees covered or have your skirt at least a few inches above you knee, it makes the claves look a lot smaller. Us shorties cant get away with those long shorts or mid length skirts. Hopefully that might help.