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Forearm and Biceps stretchmark

oaer55 Posts: 33 Joined: 2004/03/28	2004/04/22, 09:52 AM Hello everybody! I’ve been working out for the past 2 to 3 weeks and as I posted before, my goal is to loose some extra pounds. I’ve been following your advises and I do really appreciate your help. They’ve been really helpful to me. I started eating 6 meal a day, high protein intakes as I was told. Now, I’ve noticed some stretchmarks on my forearm and biceps, and I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. I’ll like to get some advises so I will not get more of these on my body as I’m trying to loose weight. Let me give you my routing and please let me know if it looks ok. I really appreciate your attention. 6:30 - 7:00: Breakfast—Cup of Oatmeal with a little bit of raisins 8:30 - 9:00: Chicken breast with some veggies 11:00 - 11:30: Salad 13: 00: High protein shake 16:00 to 1730- hit the gym! (BFL program with HIIT added) Monday: Hiit (starting 4 min) or cardio (30 min) (don’t know which one is better) Tuesday: Rest Wednesday: Upper body Thursday: HIIT or cardio Friday: Lower body Saturday: HIIT or cardio Sunday: Upper body 17:45 – 1800: High protein supplement 17:30 - 20:00: Last Meal (chicken breast or tuna sandwich) 22:00: bed time…
JMLcmt Posts: 78 Joined: 2003/10/21	2004/04/22, 12:07 PM Looks good?!:) I have stretch marks on my left arm, its because I had quick gains in mucle mass and it was the weaker, smaller arm. I see them as a badge of honor? -------------- We must take care of our bodies, its where we live.
oaer55 Posts: 33 Joined: 2004/03/28	2004/04/24, 01:50 AM anybody else has any opinion? I'll appreciate it!
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/04/24, 09:26 AM oaer55, Are your arms growing? I know it sems odd, but some stretch marks don't seem to show up until you lose weight and your skin isn't as stretched, that is when mine showed up. There isn't a whole lot you can do to get rid of them, they do fade some with time, but genetics will determine if they stay very vivid or not. I think mine looked better when I consistently used a firming moisturizer, nothing spendy, St Ives and jergens both make one. You can try to prevent more stretchmarks with a good moisturizer, look for one made for pregnant women, or a pure cocoa butter stick. Really though, your skin's amount of elasticity is genetic, so if you have stretchmarks, blame your mother :). As for your diet, stir some protein powder into your oatmeal after cooking. Space your meals out to 3 hours apart and eat more fibrous vegetables. Keep up the good work! -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
oaer55 Posts: 33 Joined: 2004/03/28	2004/04/24, 09:37 AM Thank you so much, asimmer! I’ve noticed some changes on my arms, indeed, specially on my forearm is getting kind of tight. If it means that I’m loosing weight, it means I’m might be doing things right since my goal is to loose about 30 pounds by July. If I want to loose weight on my belly, am I following the right nutritional balance? Thank you again!!
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/04/24, 09:42 AM You could rearrange some things. How many calories are you getting in, in a day? -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
oaer55 Posts: 33 Joined: 2004/03/28	2004/04/24, 09:47 AM I think less than 400.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/04/24, 09:50 AM meet me in the chat room.
oaer55 Posts: 33 Joined: 2004/03/28	2004/04/24, 10:20 AM I do see the chat room but when I click on it, it takes me back to the same page! Anyway, I forgot to let you know that I'm drinking lots of water. I'm not too sure about HIIT or regular cardio. Which one do you thing is better? Thank you!
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/04/24, 10:22 AM I think you should alternate, one time do HIIT, one time do steady state, lower intensity. -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
oaer55 Posts: 33 Joined: 2004/03/28	2004/04/24, 11:04 AM I thought HIIT consisted on a 3 days program where you are not suppose to do weight training when you do it. Is that correct?