Flabby arms

stacymama5

I have lost almost 20 pounds and am in sight of my goal weigh but need some help. I still have old lady flabby arms!!! I need some help short of going to the gym. Thanks!!

w2bab

Do you have dumbbells at home? I work out with 10 lb. dumbbells and have noticed my arms firming up a lot, even with only 13 lbs. lost out of my 100 lb. goal. In 2004-2005 I lost 83 lbs and worked out with 5 lb. dumbbells the whole time and I had nice muscle tone in my arms from it. There are a lot of good workouts available online.

CoryIda

I've always heard of them as "bat wings" but I get that question ALL THE TIME!

You can't spot-reduce or spot-tone or spot-anything (except, well, drawing a spot on a piece of paper - you can "spot" that)

1) Exercise - this includes strength training
2) Drink plenty of water - hydrated skin is healthy skin
3) Moisturize - see above
4) Be patient and hope for the best. Age and genetics are going to play a HUGE role in whether or not you're going to deal with loose skin/bat wings. Also, skin can take a while to "bounce back" after weight loss, so give yourself a year or two once you're done losing and see how much your skin settles in that time.

VoodooLuLu

I've always heard of them as "bat wings" but I get that question ALL THE TIME!

You can't spot-reduce or spot-tone or spot-anything (except, well, drawing a spot on a piece of paper - you can "spot" that)

1) Exercise - this includes strength training
2) Drink plenty of water - hydrated skin is healthy skin
3) Moisturize - see above
4) Be patient and hope for the best. Age and genetics are going to play a HUGE role in whether or not you're going to deal with loose skin/bat wings. Also, skin can take a while to "bounce back" after weight loss, so give yourself a year or two once you're done losing and see how much your skin settles in that time.

this

marycmeadows

strength training. period.

mixedfeelings

To help me tone I like to use dumbbells, my favourite exercises for my arms are the Arnold Press and tricep kickbacks which really help.

I also do these exercises;

http://weighttraining.about.com/od/weighttrainingbasics/a/dumbbells.htm

But I'm also trying to reduce weight and body fat.

lexidell46

I've always heard of them as "bat wings" but I get that question ALL THE TIME!

You can't spot-reduce or spot-tone or spot-anything (except, well, drawing a spot on a piece of paper - you can "spot" that)

1) Exercise - this includes strength training
2) Drink plenty of water - hydrated skin is healthy skin
3) Moisturize - see above
4) Be patient and hope for the best. Age and genetics are going to play a HUGE role in whether or not you're going to deal with loose skin/bat wings. Also, skin can take a while to "bounce back" after weight loss, so give yourself a year or two once you're done losing and see how much your skin settles in that time.

this s so true

HeidiMightyRawr

If it's extra fat still lingering there you may have to just be patient and wait for it to go, since there's no way to spot reduce on fat. A calorie deficit will help reduce fat overall and it comes off first, where it comes off (genetics)

Aside from that, strength training (heavier weights, not just light weights/high reps) should help to make that area a bit tighter, by helping you to maintain your muscle mass while you lose weight (fat). You may even build a little if you're new to lifting (generally can't build on a deficit)

I'm also assuming you mean the under part of the arm (triceps) as that's a common area for women. You can do tricep exercises for the muscle there such as tricep dips, tricep pushdowns, skullcrushers. Also, chest exercises such as chest/bench press and push ups also work your triceps a little too

CharlottetheHarlot

Pull downs and kick backs will definitely help to strengthen those areas.

deb_rn

I have the same issue!!! I wanted to wear a sleeveless dress the other night and was too ashamed of my arms to wear it!!

amanda8o

I bought a shake weight about a year ago and just started using it again it's only 2.5lbs but you can definitely feel it in your biceps after about 2 or 3 min

DonM46

Hi, neighbor.
If you don't have dumbells, get a 5- or 10-pound bag of sugar or flour from your pantry.
While sitting or standing erect, hold the bag behind your head with your elbows as high as you can get them. Your upper arms should be vertical or nearly so.
Keeping your elbows at the same height, raise the weight by straightening your elbows until the weight is directly overhead.
Then, lower the weight back down to the back of your neck.
Repeat 12-15 times, rest a minute, then do 12-15 more.
This will tone the muscle at the back of your upper arms. This is the triceps muscle.
For the front of your arm (the biceps), hold the weight in front of you with your arms almost straight down from the shoulders.
Bending only your elbows and keeping them as near your waist elevation as possible, raise the weight to your chest.
Hold it for a second or two, then lower it back down, and keep your elbows at the same level throughout. Don't let them move outward, away from your body.
Repeat as above.
When this gets too easy, use a heavier weight.
You should see some improvement in a week or so.

Jennloella

punching bag. Or even light weights and punching the air.

janeite1990

I can't do a gym, but even 5 or 10 pound dumbells at home can make a huge difference. Also, all the push ups and planking on Jillian videos is hitting my triceps hard. Body weight resistance might help.

Good luck! We are all women with women's bodies. We all share the same trouble spots eventually. Do what you can, then put on a tank top and be proud of yourself!

nehushtan

You can't spot-reduce or spot-tone or spot-anything (except, well, drawing a spot on a piece of paper - you can "spot" that)

I disagree. True, you can't spot-reduce (lose weight at a specific body area without losing weight in general). But you can spot-tone (exercise your arms for more muscle development underneath the skin).

Arm exercises (biceps, triceps, shoulder) will develop the muscles and help fill out the saggy areas where the fat has retreated. It doesn't mean that all loose skin will draw up, but it will help.

fitniknik

Jamie Eason 12 week trainer. Your whole body will get toned. My arms I have noticed especially are so firm now, my arms were still saying goodbye long after I stopped waving, they dont do that anymore!

AlsDonkBoxSquat

I have lost almost 20 pounds and am in sight of my goal weigh but need some help. I still have old lady flabby arms!!! I need some help short of going to the gym. Thanks!!

Lift real weights (heavy) and reduce body fat, that's how mine went.

RuthRW

Lots of great advice!!! Bumping this for later reading:)

mpizzirn

Mary kay cellulite lotion system works great too - don't ask me how or why but I had the same problem and used it on my arms instead of my *kitten* LOL and it worked just as well - helped tighten up some of that loose skin. Also the bag of sugar trick works well - if you get a resistance band and do the same exercise it will help as well - you can spot tone muscles like that

embersfallen

I have noticed heavier weights do help also... still have a long way to my goal, and my arms are my least favorite area...but I can also see them getting smaller... muscle filling in some of the skin...I may still need the arm skin surgery someday...but we will see as I get closer...and honestly? Better to have the loose skin and be a healthy weight...then have that flubber hangin' around!

JimieLou

bump for later

stacymama5

Thanks for all the good advice!! It's just wonderful to have such great support. I'm going to get in a swim suit yet and not one that has long sleeves and capri pants.

latinabubbles

This is all great advice. I'm having the same problem.