Flabby/Fat Arms

babyj0

Years ago..... and I mean years ago, when I was about 15, I started the Herbalife diet. I weighed my highest at 237. Two/Three years later, I dropped down to my lowest.. 145. I am now 23 years old and weigh 167. I haven't done any type of diet for about 4-5 years. (I'm 5'8" in case you were wondering)

Because of the extreme weight loss years ago, my arms are disgusting to me. They are flabby and fat. I never wear anything that will reveal my arms. I always have to wear a cardigan, or a long sleeve. It is summer again, so I will suffer. Not to mention my pale skin! I need some sun! Lol

So my question -- What type of workouts should I focus on for my arms? And what foods should I stay AWAY from that will help and make the process a lot faster?

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Pretty emberrasing :embarassed: ... but pictures so you can see what I'm dealing with. My phone didn't catch the stretch marks to well, but they are definitely there.

Would appriciate any advice.

Thank you!

canadianvampyregurl

I am SO very interested in people's responses...i have a big of "waving" going on and i know that toning with weights is helping but it seems like it's taking forever !!!!

Hugs to you for doing so great on your weight loss journey

GURLEY_GIRL3

i cant see pics. but I would love to hear some suggestions also!! when ur arm waves more than your hand..something has got to give!!

MissMaryMac33

You are young so your skin may be more resilient... but after losing #120 I had lots of excess skin -- and exercise did nothing to fix it.
I finally had a tummy tuck 6 weeks ago to remove 6lbs of excess skin.... maybe arms next

phjorg1

it depends on what is flabby..

If we're talking loose skin, there is no workout or diet that can fix it. it's excess organ tissue.

If we're talking fat arms, then there is no arm workout that can fix it. You're basically asking if you can spot reduce, which is impossible. You instead have to do the old tried and true watch what you eat to get a calorie deficit, and do exercise to maximize fat loss. and then fat will come off your body where it genetically wants to.

If you need something a bit more precise, eat a set number of calories a day, balance your macros, and pick up new rules of lifting for women or SL5x5 and follow that routine. combine with cardio 1-2x a week.

bostonwolf

Do heavy, full body weights. Look up the New Rules for Lifting for Women.

Stop eating sugar and processed food along with grains. The fat will begin to melt off you .

I give myself one cheat day a week (sometimes a cheat meal) to stave off any binging. 30lbs down so far and a hell of a lot more muscular (so says my wife)

emilydiehl08

Mine are the same. and deep deep stretch marks. I hate it.

originalcookiemonster

1. Lift heavy to reduce your overall body fat percentage and maintain lean muscle mass.

2. Eat proper macros. Eat what you like in moderation.

3. No such thing as spot treatment.

4. Its a slow and steady process, but by golly it works.

ash8184

STRENGTH TRAINING! I also have flabby arms - just doing some heavy lifting for 3 weeks, I actually have bicep definition. There's flab and fat there still too, but it's getting better. I still have 20+lbs to go, so hopefully the toning and fat loss together will be helpful!

PS: I echo looking in to New Rules of Lifting for Women. That's what I started, but I'm doing it twice a week, with a 1-hr bodypump class the other day of the week, for a total of 3 days of lifting. It's great so far!

tidesong

it depends on what is flabby..

If we're talking loose skin, there is no workout or diet that can fix it. it's excess organ tissue.

If we're talking fat arms, then there is no arm workout that can fix it. You're basically asking if you can spot reduce, which is impossible. You instead have to do the old tried and true watch what you eat to get a calorie deficit, and do exercise to maximize fat loss. and then fat will come off your body where it genetically wants to.

Yep, this. I've lost over 100 pounds so far, and have always had big arms. The bat wings I have now are terrible. They'll tighten up a little bit, but I'm going to need surgery to make them look decent. I am planning on having the arm lift, because I'm sick of not being able to wear sleeveless shirts, or buy other shirts that fit simply because the armholes are too small for my arms.

Kxgz

I am counting calories, exercising and use a 15 pound Kettlebell and baby 5 pound dumbbells. I am getting bigger ones this weekend...yay. My arms are noticeably less gross to me, I am starting to actually see my muscle...very exciting : ) I just find beginner weight workouts on YouTube. Hasfit.com have a bunch and Zuzkalight is another that i follow on youtube. Hope that helps some. You gotta start somewhere : )

HeidiMightyRawr

Do you do strength training? I would seriously look into a good heavy lifting program (remember, heavy is relative) Nothing has toned me up quite as much as that has - and I've seen some damn good success stories from others who've experienced the same as well!

I've not experienced first-hand excess skin from losing a lot of weight, so I'm not sure if it'll ever go completely (I've seen some people swear that loose skin never goes fully) but it's worth a try right? I'm sure it'll help somewhat anyway.

babyj0

Thanks guys.
I really don't want to go through surgery... No way I make that kind of money to be able to afford it.

c3js80

I'm 56 years old and after I lost the same 50 pounds (for the last time!) my skin just didn't bounce back like it did when I was younger. I figured the only way to get rid of my flabby arms was to fill it with muscle. After about 4 months of doing bicep and tricep exercises with heavy weights, my arms are now fine. No longer flabby or the skin looking like a shriveled grapefruit. Good luck.

AlliBarlik

First of all, good job! It's so hard. I have lived with flabby arms all my life. I am a teacher too, so you know the jokes. Do you have a trainer? Maybe someone like that could give you some good advice about exercises to do.
I have a feeling that once I get to my goal weight, I will have to have surgery. But maybe not! I am optimistic!

babyj0

it depends on what is flabby..

If we're talking loose skin, there is no workout or diet that can fix it. it's excess organ tissue.

If we're talking fat arms, then there is no arm workout that can fix it. You're basically asking if you can spot reduce, which is impossible. You instead have to do the old tried and true watch what you eat to get a calorie deficit, and do exercise to maximize fat loss. and then fat will come off your body where it genetically wants to.

If you need something a bit more precise, eat a set number of calories a day, balance your macros, and pick up new rules of lifting for women or SL5x5 and follow that routine. combine with cardio 1-2x a week.

And how do I know if they are flabby, fat, or just lose skin?
I just pinched them (lol).. but it doesn't really feel like lose skin..

gabbylab

http://skinnyms.com/6-must-do-exercises-for-toned-arms/

Have you ever checked out the fitness challenges on Skinny Ms Fitness?

keithf1138

Years ago..... and I mean years ago, when I was about 15, I started the Herbalife diet. I weighed my highest at 237. Two/Three years later, I dropped down to my lowest.. 145. I am now 23 years old and weigh 167. I haven't done any type of diet for about 4-5 years. (I'm 5'8" in case you were wondering)

Because of the extreme weight loss years ago, my arms are disgusting to me. They are flabby and fat. I never wear anything that will reveal my arms. I always have to wear a cardigan, or a long sleeve. It is summer again, so I will suffer. Not to mention my pale skin! I need some sun! Lol

So my question -- What type of workouts should I focus on for my arms? And what foods should I stay AWAY from that will help and make the process a lot faster?

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/robot138/561303_129496107229412_358191664_n1.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/robot138/01.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a11/robot138/0.jpg

Pretty emberrasing :embarassed: ... but pictures so you can see what I'm dealing with. My phone didn't catch the stretch marks to well, but they are definitely there.

Would appriciate any advice.

Thank you!

Was curious about this thread because my wife would like to tone her arms more. Haven't read it all yet, but the 1st thing I need to say is don't be embarrassed your arms don't look awful like you think. So go ahead where the short sleeve shirts while you tone those arms.

RHSheetz

Before you give up... Check out this article:

http://www.muscleforlife.com/how-to-get-rid-of-loose-skin-after-weight-loss/

bostonwolf

Thanks guys.
I really don't want to go through surgery... No way I make that kind of money to be able to afford it.

Sounds like "heavy lifting" is coming up a lot. I hope you look into it. I don't think it would take too long at all for you to really see a difference so long as you are careful with your diet.

hseipel12

I lift every other day for my entire upper body. That's the only way I can get rid of the under arm flapping.

mizbah09

age=21, h=5`7 sw=222 march 15 ,cw=198 ,gw=110. 2months loss=23lbs really flabby arms are one of my major problem so what i do is search and ask trainers alot of exercise those focus on shoulders,triceps and biceps and it is my pleasure to share with you some magic exercise those only need apair of 3-5lbs dumbbells and believe me or not i saw your pics and your arms are really fabulous compared mine but as soon as i do this exercise 3-4 days in week i can feel my triceps and biceps tone .bcoz of feeling shame about flabby arms i can,t wear shirts or gym dress at the gym so i have to wear very very long sleeves those cover all my upper limbs inorder not the peaple stare at me and what a bad feeling really it is summer and we need to wear very light clothes outside and at gym when you are strugging and sweating so try this exercise and best of luck wish you all the best 1=arm circle -3sets of 10 2=lateral lifts -3sets of 10 3=biceps curl =3sets of 10 4=military press=3sets of 10 5=overhead triceps extention =3 sets of 10 6=pulse ups =3sets of 10 7=triceps kickbACK =3sets of 10 8=womens push ups

babyj0

Thank you! I could really try that out.

lastspen

Check out MSM supplements. It's supposed to assist with skin elasticity. I plan to use as I lose weight to help with skin tightening.

AprilJG79

There is a workout that targets that area online. It's called tank top arms: the workout You can view it at fitfabcities.com She has two different ones. some of the workouts are pushups bicep burners shoulder presses tricep dips back rows lateral raises and kickbacks.

mizbah09

u welcome dear