Saturday, May 10, 2008

How to Lose Lower and Upper Arm Fat Fast

Losing weight is like math. Proper diet + Exercise = Weight loss. Like math, the equation only has this one answer. It really is that simple. Once you know the answer, you can apply it, and the results will be the same as you were told. If it doesn't happen, then you need to check your work.

Some people tend to have upper and lower arm fat. Since you cannot spot reduce (lose fat in only one area of the body) you will have to apply the equation to your whole body. Proper diet + Exercise = Weight loss. Losing fat in your body means losing fat in your upper and lower arms, along with other parts of your body.

Let's examine the parts of the equation to get a better idea of how it works.

  • Proper diet

You diet should contain protein, carbohydrates and fat. You should have more carbohydrates than fats and proteins, but you need to have all three in your diet. Stick to unsaturated fats, lean protein and whole grain type carbohydrates. This is healthier for you and you will feel better eating this way. You will have more energy because healthier foods help your body to work more efficiently. There is a difference between eating 100% whole wheat and white bread or eating fresh fruits instead of fruit flavored drinks. You will see and feel the difference.

  • Exercide

Burning calories is the second part of the lower and upper arm fat loss equation. You should exercise three to five times per week, depending on how fat you want to lose the weight. You have to burn over three thousand calories to lose one pound, so the more exercise you get each week, the better. You should never aim to lose more than two or three pounds per week. Faster weight loss than that is too aggressive and unhealthy.

Anything that gets your body moving will burn more calories than sitting still. If you want to lose arm fat, you should do exercises that work your arms. Strength training with a focus on your arms before a cardio workout will be effective in helping you lose arm fat. You must, however do this regularly in order for it to work. While it is important to workout your arms, you should workout your legs and abdominal muscles as well. The more exercise you get, the more calories you burn. You can only do just but so many arm exercises.

  • Weight Loss

You have to consider this a daily equation. Put healthy eating and exercise together on a daily basis. If you want to continue to lose weight consistently, you need to make sure that you keep up with your plan. It is okay to have a cookie once after several days of eating totally healthy, but you shouldn't back track and eat whatever your heart delights for an entire day. If you eat something that you shouldn't have, stop there. You don't have to ruin a whole day by eating unhealthy. Give yourself a little cheat snack once a week. Just make sure that you don't lose focus and all self control and give up on your plan. If you want to reach your goal and lose arm fat, you will have to sacrifice some things.

Sometimes looking for the easy way out is not the best idea for you. Upper and lower arm fat loss is one of those situations. It is more effective, long lasting and healthier to lose weight slowly and naturally with good old fashioned diet and exercise. Remember the answer: Proper diet + Exercise = Weight loss. It won't change.

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