I have fat pockets high on my hips that don't seem to want to go away. That is a three-prong attack. Number one, you need to add cardiovascular workouts, working out aerobically for 30 minutes a day. You can do leg lifts even while cooking in the kitchen. For toning, burning calories, and for better circulation, you can break it up.
Exercise is the answer to keeping weight off forever.
Not big changes, but little ones. If you're doing a 20-minute walk, interchange it with fast walking for five minutes. There are a lot of natural remedies. Ultra Chroma Slim by Rexall Sundown. It is number-one rated for quality in this country.