still have flabby arms...to keep lifting or not?

OP, give it 3-6 months of progressively heavier/harder resistance training along with your weight loss or maintenance program. De-flabbifying arms can take a while.

So I've read a ton on here about how girls should lift and lift heavy because it will help them "sculpt" their body and achieve the sleek slender look. I've been lifting for about 3 weeks and I can see muscle definition in my arms especially when I lift or push stuff at work. But my arms are still flabby as ever! They are the worst part of my body by far and I totally hate them. My question Is should I stop lifting and do more cardio? I already do a decent amount. 45 min at least 5x a week, but my arms will just not budge they are not sightly at all. I don't want lignite to cause me to have bigger arms. In fact I want the opposite effect.
Any help is appreciated
Thanks!

Everyones body is different. Unfortunately for me, one of the first places I loose weight is my feet. Yup my feet. So I either have to tie my shoes really tight or get smaller shoes. Anyway, one of the last places my body loses body fat is my stomach (abs). Its just the way my body works. From what I have read the area on your arm that you described is similar to the abs on my body. It might be the last place on your body that you will see all the results you have been looking for.

So, if you are seeing results other places keep doing what you are doing and the arms will eventually get there.

1.) lifting does not make you sleek and slender.. it gives you muscle definition- it will improve on what you have- but it won't magically make you a gazelle when you are a dolphin. (not commentary on your specific shape- just generic thing)

2.) STOPPING lifting is rarely the answer.

3.) MORE cardio- is rarely the answer

4.) 3 weeks is a tear drop in the ocean.

5.) get your diet right- eat protein- lift HEAVY.

6.) HEAVY = rep range- not a weight (so between 5-8 in this case- if you can physically lift the weight 10+ times- it's WAY to light)

7.) LATHER RINSE REPEAT

BEST ANSWER OF THE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

You have to give it time... consistency and patience.

1.) lifting does not make you sleek and slender.. it gives you muscle definition- it will improve on what you have- but it won't magically make you a gazelle when you are a dolphin. (not commentary on your specific shape- just generic thing)

2.) STOPPING lifting is rarely the answer.

3.) MORE cardio- is rarely the answer

4.) 3 weeks is a tear drop in the ocean.

5.) get your diet right- eat protein- lift HEAVY.

6.) HEAVY = rep range- not a weight (so between 5-8 in this case- if you can physically lift the weight 10+ times- it's WAY to light)

7.) LATHER RINSE REPEAT

BEST ANSWER OF THE DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree! My arms are pretty badass (in my own opinion and yes I am tooting my own horn) but they will forever be a work in progress. The above post is EXACTLY what you need to read and understand.

Think about this practically. Flab is either fat you still have, or loose skin. Working out develops muscle only. So you either need surgery to remove the excess skin, or you need to diet more to where you're at a bodyfat% that you want.

Also 3 weeks isn't enough time for ANYTHING to happen. Think more in terms of months.. like 6 months, or maybe even a year or so depending on your goals. If it happened that quickly ****, everyone would look much better. Whatever definition you see right now is either from muscle pump right after your workout, fat loss, or it's just between ur ears.

If you're going to take the time to exercise, you should take the time to learn a bit about it so you don't sweat things like this. I highly recommend New Rules of Lifting for Women. Great book on the fundamentals, and a quick read.

^^^This! New Rules is amazing!!!! Highly recommend!!!

You are worried about your arms getting big...
How much muscle can you expect to gain naturally in a year?
I went over to Scooby Workshop, and tried to get an idea of what kind of muscle gain you might be able to expect. I had to take some guesses, such as your height (5'6") and that you eat 3 meals a day. I gave you 2-3 hrs of serious weight lifting per week (It is the lowest setting), under 2 years of lifting, and average genetics.

Results for the end of your first year:
Muscle gain from "newbie effect": 2.6lbs
Ordinary muscle gain: 4.6 lbs
Total gained over your whole body, upping your lean body mass (cutting your body fat %): 9.1 lbs (0.76lbs/month)
So, picture 3/4lb of steak. Now think how thin you have to slice that to cover your body with it.

By changing it to strict body building nutrition, natural gainer, 5-7hrs of hard core body building per week, I got it up to 21.0lbs of muscle added in a year. 1.75lbs per month. Still not a lot of steak.

http://scoobysworkshop.com/muscle-gain-calculator/

Think about this practically. Flab is either fat you still have, or loose skin. Working out develops muscle only. So you either need surgery to remove the excess skin, or you need to diet more to where you're at a bodyfat% that you want.

Also 3 weeks isn't enough time for ANYTHING to happen. Think more in terms of months.. like 6 months, or maybe even a year or so depending on your goals. If it happened that quickly ****, everyone would look much better. Whatever definition you see right now is either from muscle pump right after your workout, fat loss, or it's just between ur ears.

If you're going to take the time to exercise, you should take the time to learn a bit about it so you don't sweat things like this. I highly recommend New Rules of Lifting for Women. Great book on the fundamentals, and a quick read.

^^^This! New Rules is amazing!!!! Highly recommend!!!

I did New Rules of Lifting for Women and followed their Facebook page. They have a newer book called New Rules of Lifting Supercharged. On their Facebook page they were saying that it was a better book with updated information, and you can mix and match exercises. There's a group here (NROL4W) if you're interested. They cover both books.

Think about this practically. Flab is either fat you still have, or loose skin. Working out develops muscle only. So you either need surgery to remove the excess skin, or you need to diet more to where you're at a bodyfat% that you want.

Also 3 weeks isn't enough time for ANYTHING to happen. Think more in terms of months.. like 6 months, or maybe even a year or so depending on your goals. If it happened that quickly ****, everyone would look much better. Whatever definition you see right now is either from muscle pump right after your workout, fat loss, or it's just between ur ears.

If you're going to take the time to exercise, you should take the time to learn a bit about it so you don't sweat things like this. I highly recommend New Rules of Lifting for Women. Great book on the fundamentals, and a quick read.

^^^This! New Rules is amazing!!!! Highly recommend!!!

I did New Rules of Lifting for Women and followed their Facebook page. They have a newer book called New Rules of Lifting Supercharged. On their Facebook page they were saying that it was a better book with updated information, and you can mix and match exercises. There's a group here (NROL4W) if you're interested. They cover both books.

No doubt (not that I've read it) but what information could they have updated exactly?

Think about this practically. Flab is either fat you still have, or loose skin. Working out develops muscle only. So you either need surgery to remove the excess skin, or you need to diet more to where you're at a bodyfat% that you want.

Also 3 weeks isn't enough time for ANYTHING to happen. Think more in terms of months.. like 6 months, or maybe even a year or so depending on your goals. If it happened that quickly ****, everyone would look much better. Whatever definition you see right now is either from muscle pump right after your workout, fat loss, or it's just between ur ears.

If you're going to take the time to exercise, you should take the time to learn a bit about it so you don't sweat things like this. I highly recommend New Rules of Lifting for Women. Great book on the fundamentals, and a quick read.

^^^This! New Rules is amazing!!!! Highly recommend!!!

I did New Rules of Lifting for Women and followed their Facebook page. They have a newer book called New Rules of Lifting Supercharged. On their Facebook page they were saying that it was a better book with updated information, and you can mix and match exercises. There's a group here (NROL4W) if you're interested. They cover both books.

No doubt (not that I've read it) but what information could they have updated exactly?

It was explained, but I don't remember. I haven't read it, either. I went on to All Pro from there. I found this comment made by a group member.

I started it this week and I like it. I feel like it's more dynamic than the other books. There are no set "rest" periods and you try to keep moving through the entire time. I like how it is more updated and things like crunches are now history (trust me, holding a plank while doing a row at the cable machine will work your core!). There are basic movements, and you pick which level you want in those movements. Lou suggests starting at level 1, even if you have lifted before. It actually feels good to switch from deadlifts and squats (which I love) to different movements. The programs are still challenging for those who completed NROL4W (even twice!).

I really think this book is more for those who have completed one of his other books in that, this book really doesn't cover much about nutrition or persuasion to lift fluff. It almost felt a bit wishy-washy in that area because Lou seemed to say anything goes as long as you eat protein and eat enough.