How to become skinny but not bulky-muscular from exercising?

Hi!I'm female, five-foot-five, and 123 lbs. I want to lose weight (I have a little bit of fat here and there), and I know proper dieting/working out will do the job. What are some exercises I could do (Pilates, running, biking, etc.) that would kill off fat but not make me really muscular? My sister runs, and although she has nice, toned legs, she's not a twig. Plus, dieting tips? Thanks! :) Means the world. —SladeP.S. I would like to be as skinny as Astrid Berges-Frisbey, although I think she's naturally smaller than me.

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What you are looking to do is definitely achievable, but will take dedication. If you don't want to put on any extra muscle, then what you're looking for is cardio workouts. Running is a good cardio workout, but like you said, will definitely beef up your leg muscles. If that isn't something you're looking for, then I do have a few other options.Get a jump rope. Use it everyday, starting out at like 5 minutes (doesn't sounds like much, but do 5 minutes straight and you'll be pretty winded) and build your way up to like 10-15 minutes each day. Jump rope is one of the best cardio (and fat burning) exercises you can do. I did boxing for a few years, and we all jumped rope to get in shape.Also do swimming. Its a good overall toning workout, won't make you bulky, and is easy on your joints. Combine this with your jumping rope, and you'll get toned in no time:).As far as diet is concerned, don't get too scrupulous and picky. Basically cut soda out of your diet completely, most sugary foods, and don't eat too much fatty foods like mayonnaise and cream cheese. Some is fine, just don't have two bagels from DD for breakfast ;). Also another trick is to try curbing your afternoon hunger with a veggie snack with maybe just a little more substance. One I like is celery sticks with peanut better. Yum!! Good source of protein, too. Or maybe an apple along with a piece of toast. I wouldn't get overly concerned with 'calorie counting' - also make sure you're drinking enough water to keep your body hydrated so it can burn fat. Hope that helps :).

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• lol at you thinking its so easy to get bulky muscular. i bet you couldnt even if you tried. you just insulted anyone who is trying to get big because its takes years of hard work.