Proportions for Arms

holla18

Hi,

I am a tall girl (about 5'11) and have always been self-concious about my flabby arm fat. They went from 16 inch to 14 inch since my weight loss began.

Because a general proportion rule for arm fat and height seems impossible to find, I have created this post so one can post ones mesurements and compared them to other of the same height.

usmcmp

There's a missing variable in what you are wanting. How much muscle someone has. I'm 5'9" and my arms measure big despite having low body fat because I have lots of muscle. I think comparing yourself to others is not necessarily healthy for your mindset.

scolaris

I concur... You've got to just be you! There's no 'spot' reducing and how much visible muscle we lay down is somewhat genetically determined. I have beautiful legs for days that can still fool UPS men half my age into sneaking a second look, but even as a teenage borderline-anorexic my upper arms were always just a hair 'thicker' than I might prefer. Just the way im built. I'm sure advanced training and a highly focused diet could eventually whittle them further but a lot of self acceptance comes from just embracing our own unique proportions when we are fit & healthy!

usmcmp

scolaris wrote: »

I concur... You've got to just be you! There's no 'spot' reducing and how much visible muscle we lay down is somewhat genetically determined. I have beautiful legs for days that can still fool UPS men half my age into sneaking a second look, but even as a teenage borderline-anorexic my upper arms were always just a hair 'thicker' than I might prefer. Just the way im built. I'm sure advanced training and a highly focused diet could eventually whittle them further but a lot of self acceptance comes from just embracing our own unique proportions when we are fit & healthy!

I was in ballet from the time I was 5 until I was in high school. I hated that I wasn't as slender or petite as all the other girls. As an adult I have embraced that I am built thicker and more muscular. Now I'm working with what I've got instead of working against genetics. Embracing our uniqueness is incredibly important to our happiness in all of this.

scolaris

Yes, wholehearted self acceptance might feel strange at first when we're out of practice, but soon you'll see... it works like a magical 'get out of jail free' card and cross pollinates our happiness in so many areas of life!

ninerbuff

There really is none. What looks good to someone, may not to someone else. Many people are self critical about their physiques even if they are in great shape.
Try working on just reducing your body fat % and then reassess once you get there.

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