Health and Exercise

Getting rid of flabby arms entails a solid understanding of protein. Why? Because protein plays a major role in the female body. And if you don’t know how to manage your protein intake, results could come at a much slower pace.

But not all protein is created equal.

In fact, there are some types of protein that you should avoid at ALL costs. So here are 5 types of protein you should NOT eat when toning flabby arms:

1. Farm-raised salmon. This type of salmon has way too many toxins to warrant continual consumption. When possible, stick to wild salmon only. And try to get the fattiest cuts.

2. Deep-fried meats. Anything that is deep fried will most likely have an excess of fat. And if you don’t watch out, it’s most likely going to be bad fat. Moreover, if you inhale the fumes when deep frying food you increase your risk for lung cancer. Not good!

3. Blackened protein. Cooking something till the point that it’s blackened may taste good, but it’s very very bad for you. Consistent research has shown that blackening meats increases cancer rates. So lightly cook or steam your food, but don’t overdo it.

4. Red meat with high fat content. Red meat has a bad reputation. But it’s not the red meat that’s bad for you, it’s the saturated fat within the red meat that causes the damage. If possible, stick to grass fed sources of meat. They will be higher in omega-3 fats and lower in saturated fat.

5. Deli-cut meat. I used to eat tons of this stuff because it’s so convenient. Then I found out that it’s one of the most unhealthy sources of protein out there. Why? Because of the nitrates. Stay away from processed meats no matter how convenient they may be. Your body will thank you for it.

Choosing the right source of protein for getting rid of flabby arms will not only accelerate results but will also maintain your long term health. And getting sexy and lean arms should be a healthy process in both the short-term and long-term. So avoid the above sources of protein!

Author Katherine Crawford, a Harvard fitness physiologist and recent arm fat sufferer, teaches women how to tone up arms. Discover how to get sexy and toned arms by visiting her blog about how to tone flabby arms right now!