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Toned slim arms

jeanie59 Posts: 10 Joined: 2003/01/17	2003/03/30, 02:02 PM I do two classes a week of salsa and pilates and have 3 cardio and weight training days 1 hour. I've managed to loose 9 lbs, I'm down to 10 stone just 4 lbs to go and I'll be very happy.However is it possible to slim down my arms and still have them toned. I don't see any difference for the weight I've lost in my arms. Is it possible. If so how do I achieve it. Gravity is taking over and I'm wondering if I've left it too late. Helppppppppp!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jeanie
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2003/03/30, 03:59 PM Lift heavier and keep up your workout program. clean up your diet and eventually you will see those tight, toned arm muscles. everyone loses from different areas at different rates - keep up the good work! -------------- Challenge + Consistency = Results
roni0906 Posts: 1,008 Joined: 2002/01/24	2003/03/30, 04:42 PM Dido. Lifting heavier will tone your arms and will not make you bulk. I personally like to pay attention to my triceps because I think that really defines the arms. -------------- Lisa Just laugh about it....
mackfactor Posts: 766 Joined: 2002/10/17	2003/03/31, 10:21 AM Lifting more for a particular muscle group won't help you lose the fat that you have there. So I guess the question is, are you lacking muscle in your arms or do you have too much fat in your arms. If the answer is the latter, you just have to keep at it. People are genetically coded to lose fat in certain spots in a certain order. Men generally lose it last from their gut; women generally from their hips and thighs. All people lose their fat in a slightly different pattern, however. There's no way to burn fat specifically from your arms. Eventually you'll burn it if you continue to train. If you lack muscle in your arms, than the answer is easy - take the advice that roni and simmer gave you. -------------- "Don't follow leaders and watch your parking meters!" -- Bob Dylan
jeanie59 Posts: 10 Joined: 2003/01/17	2003/04/03, 02:52 PM Many thanks for all your advice. Jeanie
claire_jewel Posts: 1 Joined: 2006/06/16	2006/06/16, 09:22 PM :):(:dumbbell::angry::big_smile::love::surprised::cool::laugh:
jamesfitzsimmon Posts: 1 Joined: 2008/01/14	2008/01/14, 11:56 AM i need help:(
merrillj Posts: 197 Joined: 2007/06/28	2008/01/14, 12:10 PM Need help with what?
sonia08 Posts: 16 Joined: 2008/01/11	2008/01/14, 01:43 PM I have asked this question on another post hear aswel, i know this post is old. I am also trying to lose fat from my arms, so are you saying keep the cardio up and train HEAVY? My diet is clean, as i am trying to lose 2 stones i have put on over the past 2 years. So all i need to do is train heavy? can you tell me does that go for my legs aswel if i want definition in them too? Thanx sonia xx
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2008/01/14, 05:43 PM Calf raises are good for what you are looking for as well as leg curls. -------------- Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success. Ivan Montreal Canada (City of Festivals)
sonia08 Posts: 16 Joined: 2008/01/11	2008/01/15, 03:53 AM I don't want beig calfs, or thighs...i just want definition and very tone with no fat.
merrillj Posts: 197 Joined: 2007/06/28	2008/01/15, 09:10 AM You should read this Thumbtacked sticky by asimmer in the Female discussions forum. It dispells a lot of the myths about women and bodybuilding/strength training. Women!!! Ladies!!!! Print and read!!!! Also read the sticky by wrestler125 titled: Girls: Weights Won't Make You Bulky It will change your mind about how women should train.