Why is fat arm freedom so elusive? It seems as though many women are utterly lost when it comes to getting sexy arms.
How did this ever come to be? I personally believe that ultra aggressive marketing campaigns are to blame. And to make matters even more confusing, scientific research is usually quite ambiguous.
Now if the gurus have a tough time detangling the research, how is the average women supposed to? Luckily, I have already done this for you.
Thus, here are 4 mistakes you may be making when trying to get rid of fat arms:
1. Giving supplements priority over whole foods. Ignore the labels and outlandish claims. Whole foods will always trump supplements. Our bodies have evolved to absorb food in its natural form, not pills.
2. Loading up on fiber. Metamucil is everywhere! Unfortunately, research has shown that supplementing with fiber can increase colon cancer risk. It’s speculated that the free radicals from processing cause this. Not good!
3. Assuming you should be thin to win the sexy arm battle. Well, contrary to popular belief, being thin is no guarantee of being healthy. Even worse, being thin is no guarantee of having toned arms. I’ve seen thin women with horrible blood lipid profiles and very flabby arms!
4. Assuming carbs are the only thing that can cause insulin resistance. A state in which more calories get shuffled towards arm fat cells, insulin resistance can also be caused by high protein and/or high saturated fat intakes. So don’t think fast digesting carbs are the only evil.
Warning: now you know 4 things to avoid during your quest to get toned arms. Knowing what NOT to do is just as important as knowing what to do. I know there is a lot of information out there. The key is to look past all the marketing hype and stick to the facts. And don’t forget to take action! Without action, information is useless. Good luck!
