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    • hCGDietAuthorsusang
    • TimeJul 29th 2010
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    When I see myself in the mirror or in a picture, I see those arms I see on some others...where when you cross your arm in front of your waist there is this sagging of the skin, fat, maybe muscle that seems separated from the bone...so it seems a line between bone and the rest. Is it age, or lack of tone, or what? How do I fix them? I can't stand it! I am 49 and currently weigh 138. I do some arm exercises, but not a lot.
    • hCGDietAuthorsusang
    • TimeJul 29th 2010
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    • hCGDietAuthorbl13cw
    • TimeJul 29th 2010
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    I'm with you on this one Susan. My upper arms have gotten even saggier with this protocol because I've lost fat there so the skin is just hanging/flapping ugh. I don't exercise on a regular basis either. Any one have thoughts for some easy arm exercises that will help get rid of the extra skin?
    • hCGDietAuthoryva0099
    • TimeJul 29th 2010
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    Shake weight is easy to use and surprisingly helps work your triceps...which you definitely want to do to help tighten the back of your arms. Or you could try doing either of these:

    1. holding a 5lb freeweight between both hands, raise your arms over your head, so the weight is behind you, between your shoulder blades, and your arms are at a 90 degree angle, lift the weight above your head, straightening your arms. Repeat 3 sets of ten.

    2. Sitting at the edge of a sturdy bench or chair, place hands on either side of your hips. Keep knees bent and using your arms, lower your butt towards the floor and then back up to seated position.

    Also remember that when you work one muscle group, you also want to work the corresponding muscle group to prevent strain and injury...so when you do these tricep exercises, you should also do something to work your biceps. Hope this helps :)
    • hCGDietAuthorblondee
    • TimeJul 29th 2010
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    My favorite tricep exercise is:

    Lie on floor holding weight in right hand. Raise arm straight up and bend at the elblow lowering weight across your face.

    I lift a weight heavy enough that I get tired within 8 - 10 reps. Do the other arm and repeat.

    I have really slacked off on weight lifting this summer and the place I notice it most is my triceps.
    • hCGDietAuthorsusang
    • TimeJul 29th 2010
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    yva0000 - I actually do that #1 with a 10 lb. weight and have for several years. I'll try some more of these exercises though. We have a Bowflex and I used to do it more. My upper arms are a little flabby too, but it is the lower arms that have me most upset...seeing that flesh hanging off the bone look. It isn't as bad as it sounds there, but I hate it when I see it.
    • hCGDietAuthorbl13cw
    • TimeJul 29th 2010
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    Thank you so much! I've never heard of Shake Weight so I had to Google it, interesting idea, I'll have to check Walgreens. I will get to work on my arms!
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    So... I own the shake weight but haven't used it on this protocol yet and I'm in p2 day 30... Can I start using it? I have lost a total of 12.5 inches total body and NONE of this has come from my arms! My arms are one of my major insecurities and I'm just ready to be one hot mama again.


    Oh and when can I start really working out again? Some say p3.. Some p4, when I lose all this fat I'd like to start building some abs!

    Any advice help
    Lauren
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    lauren- many work out in P2, so have at it! but arms are tough, in terms of saggy skin- especially if you're past 40 or 50.
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    Ok, yay! I'm 24 so hopefully sagging skin is a non-issue. I'm going to start at the shakeweight and swimming laps.

    I'm fantasizing about a six-pack. Not a scary way too muscular six-pack but a nice definition "she must work out" six-pack ;)

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