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lost cause?

fittoride36
fittoride36 Posts: 13 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I just started MFP on New Year's and I have a party coming up 2/3 that I would like to look nice for. I know it's a very short amount of time but do you think there is any chance of me creating some definition in my arms before then? Would love some suggestions.

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  • marieamethyst
    marieamethyst Posts: 869 Member
    I know whenever I'm consistent with doing push ups I notice more definition in my arms. I like to do them when watching my shows - during commercials I'll knock out some push ups and planks. :)
  • fitoverfortymom
    fitoverfortymom Posts: 3,452 Member
    I mean, you could either not do anything or you could do something. Decide which one will help you feel the best and do that one.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    If you don't work on them, there's zero chance of seeing any change by the time of the party. I know which option I'd choose.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    Maybe...maybe not...it's not much time, but surely you would be better off doing something than doing nothing...
  • cbohling1987
    cbohling1987 Posts: 99 Member
    If you don't do anything you will see no results

    If you do something you will see some results. You may not see the results you want, but you will see some kind of results.

    So do something, you have nothing to lose!
  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
    Most likely not. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't start a program that will last you well beyond the short term goal of a party
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  • steveko89
    steveko89 Posts: 2,223 Member
    Party aside, if there's an area of your physique you'd like to improve, try to improve it.
    (Within reason and the framework of still being healthy, etc., etc.).

    You might be too late to get the arms you want for this party but there will invariably be another party for which you'll want to look nice.
  • AgentFlex
    AgentFlex Posts: 211 Member
    Not a lost cause, just try it and see what happens. If you are eating at a deficit, you may drop some fat which would show more definition in your arms (provided there is some muscle there to begin with).
  • jlp7447
    jlp7447 Posts: 1 Member
    All wonderful replies to say nothing. Try some push-ups, pull-ups, lift some weights or I found some great ones by searching Google for "best arm workouts". Since I can't tell from your profile, you can check them out specifically for women, if it applies. Good Luck!
  • Josh_lol
    Josh_lol Posts: 317 Member
    In all honesty, I wouldn't give myself a time limit for any kind of gains. If you keep at it, you'll eventually see the results but it could take longer than you'd hoped for which might result in demotivation. Any kind of result should make you feel positive.
  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    fittoride36 wrote: »
    I just started MFP on New Year's and I have a party coming up 2/3 that I would like to look nice for. I know it's a very short amount of time but do you think there is any chance of me creating some definition in my arms before then? Would love some suggestions.

    What is your starting point like?
  • DebLaBounty
    DebLaBounty Posts: 1,169 Member
    Why not start doing exercises now? Surely this February party won’t be the last party you’ll ever go to!! Even if you don’t see amazing results, you’ll no doubt feel better about any progress you make. Nothing like confidence to make a sleeveless dress look great. And the party you go to in March? You’ll look even more badass.
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