{"id":9443,"date":"2020-09-18T14:04:37","date_gmt":"2020-09-18T14:04:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=9443"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"how-to-get-rid-of-fat-fingers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-fat-fingers\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get Rid Of Fat Fingers: Busting Age-Old Weight Loss Myths"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-fat-fingers\/#Fat_Fingers_Wont_Be_A_Problem\" >Fat Fingers Won&#8217;t Be A Problem!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-fat-fingers\/#What_Causes_Fat_Fingers\" >What Causes Fat Fingers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-fat-fingers\/#Does_Dieting_Make_Your_Fingers_Thinner\" >Does Dieting Make Your Fingers Thinner?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-fat-fingers\/#Cut_Down_On_Salt\" >Cut Down On Salt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-fat-fingers\/#Follow_A_Balanced_Diet\" >Follow A Balanced Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-fat-fingers\/#Practice_Mindful_Eating\" >Practice Mindful Eating<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-fat-fingers\/#Can_Exercise_Help_You_Get_Rid_Of_Fat_Fingers\" >Can Exercise Help You Get Rid Of Fat Fingers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-fat-fingers\/#How_To_Strengthen_Your_Fingers\" >How To Strengthen Your Fingers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-fat-fingers\/#Final_Thought\" >Final Thought<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-fat-fingers\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-fat-fingers\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fat_Fingers_Wont_Be_A_Problem\"><\/span>Fat Fingers Won&#8217;t Be A Problem!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes people look at their chubby, plump fingers, and wonder what can be done. Your hands are an important part of your overall aesthetics, and slim, long fingers fall under the beauty standard in Western culture. How to get rid of fat fingers? Is there a simple and fast way of targeting them with exercise, or are you stuck with your chubby hands up until you lower your overall weight? Read this article to find out about the tried-and-true ways to tone up your fingers once and for all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Get_Rid_Of_Fat_Fingers\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_Fat_Fingers\"><\/span><b>What Causes Fat Fingers?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To understand how to get skinny fingers, you first need to get the hang of how weight loss and weight gain work. Sadly, your chubby fingers are very likely to be corresponding to the looks of the other parts of your body. Unfortunately, spot reduction is consensually considered a myth, so you won\u2019t be able to alter the way your hands look without dropping weight in general (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/myth-of-spot-reduction-1230974\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is because your body does not strictly use up the fat stored in the body parts you\u2019re working on. Instead, it takes the necessary energy from the cells across your whole body. That is why you shouldn\u2019t hope that performing specific exercises that focus on your fingers without altering your menu and level of physical activity would be effective. Those exercises won\u2019t slim down your fingers. Instead, they will make them somewhat stronger, which is useful, but not the same thing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is why, if you\u2019re asking how to get rid of fat hands and fingers, the only possible and reliable answer is changing your diet and lifestyle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Get_Rid_Of_Fat_Fingers\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33118 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4682-1024x576.png\" alt=\"how to get rid of fat hands and fingers\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4682.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4682-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4682.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4682-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4682.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Dieting_Make_Your_Fingers_Thinner\"><\/span>Does Dieting Make Your Fingers Thinner?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, it sure does. And here are some particular dieting tips to make your fingers slimmer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cut_Down_On_Salt\"><\/span><b>Cut Down On Salt<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foods high in sodium and carbohydrates trigger water retention, causing a spike in weight. Sodium attracts water and keeps it in your body and excess carbs are stored as glycogen with associated water, so the more sodium and carbs you consume, the more water weight you retain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.com\/weight-loss\/water-weight#:~:text=Salt%20and%20carbs.,will%20have%2C%E2%80%9D%20says%20Dr.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). And this may be the reason your fingers look fatter than they should. So, to get rid of water weight, you can lower the amount of salt you consume. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But throwing away the salt from your dinner table is not exactly the most effective way to do it. In reality, the overwhelming amount of salt is hidden in packaged foods, which can also contain a lot of added sugar. So, to help minimize water retention, opt for whole foods, or at least read food labels. You might be eating tons of salt and\/or sugar without even realizing it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-hunger-mean-youre-burning-fat\/\">Does Hunger Mean You\u2019re Burning Fat And Can You Lose Weight Without Feeling Famished?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Follow_A_Balanced_Diet\"><\/span><b>Follow A Balanced Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USDA claims that the majority of your daily calorie intake should come from fresh fruits and vegetables. Whole grains and lean protein should also be included in your daily menu along with low-fat dairy, nuts, and legumes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosemyplate.gov\/eathealthy\/dietary-guidelines\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/balanced-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">balanced diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can improve your health, smoothen your skin, decrease harmful cholesterol, and enhance heart health. The number of benefits of a healthy diet is potentially uncountable. And, of course, it will help you reduce fat in your fingers as well as the rest of your body. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just remember, first of all, that you need to maintain a caloric deficit. But you shouldn\u2019t go overboard. Creating a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calorie-deficit-but-not-losing-weight\/\">deficit of 500 calories<\/a> a day can yield a healthy and sustainable weight loss pace of 1 pound per week. You should not lose more than 2 pounds of weight per week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_Mindful_Eating\"><\/span><b>Practice Mindful Eating<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes the reason people overeat is just the fact that they eat too fast and get distracted. When you eat too fast, your body doesn\u2019t have the time to signal you it\u2019s full, so you end up consuming more. When you\u2019re distracted scrolling through your Instagram feed, you may not even notice how much you\u2019ve eaten. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mindful-eating-exercise\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mindful eating<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows you to develop a healthier relationship with food. Besides, you should avoid skipping breakfast, as eating nothing in the morning might trigger your body to store the calories you consume later in the day as fat rather than burn them for energy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/weight-loss\/a19981778\/effects-of-skipping-meals\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Betterme will keep you laser-focused on your weight loss journey! Nutrient-packed meal plans, fat-blasting workouts, galvanizing challenges and much more. <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Get_Rid_Of_Fat_Fingers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Try using the app and see<\/a> for yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Get_Rid_Of_Fat_Fingers\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31543 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4256-1024x576.png\" alt=\"how to get rid of fat fingers\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4256.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4256-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4256.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4256.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Exercise_Help_You_Get_Rid_Of_Fat_Fingers\"><\/span>Can Exercise Help You Get Rid Of Fat Fingers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, exercise does help you get rid of fat fingers. But instead of trying to target your fingers, consider full-body workouts. One of the most effective ways to reduce body fat is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hiit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high-intensity interval training<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. HIIT involves bursts of vigorous training with short recovery segments. The huge plus of this approach, aside from its effectiveness, is that it\u2019s not time-consuming. HIIT session usually lasts for 20-30 minutes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/21694556\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Your body burns tons of calories when you work out this intensely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indeed, there are other alternatives for those who don\u2019t favor building up their muscles in the gym. You can lose extra pounds effectively by running, walking, swimming, or bicycling as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Strengthen_Your_Fingers\"><\/span>How To Strengthen Your Fingers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you know how to get rid of fat fingers. You need to follow a healthy diet and be physically active to lose fat throughout your entire body. But sometimes your goal might be to strengthen your hands or fingers specifically. In this case, consider doing grip exercises for fingers using grips, stress balls, or stretchy bands. You can also include waist exercises in your workout routine, or start playing on a musical instrument to improve dexterity. But remember that those won\u2019t yield significant results in terms of fat loss as they have another focus.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thought\"><\/span><b>Final Thought<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to get rid of fat fingers? The rules are pretty simple: follow a balanced diet and be physically active. Your fingers will become slimmer, just as your whole body does. Remember to keep your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/drinking-water\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">water <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intake high to improve your performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Get_Rid_Of_Fat_Fingers\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.com\/weight-loss\/water-weight#:~:text=Salt%20and%20carbs.,will%20have%2C%E2%80%9D%20says%20Dr.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 Things That Can Make You Gain Water Weight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, health.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/21694556\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American College of Sports Medicine position stand. Quantity and quality of exercise for developing and maintaining cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal, and neuromotor fitness in apparently healthy adults: guidance for prescribing exercise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (2011, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.choosemyplate.gov\/eathealthy\/dietary-guidelines\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2015\u20132020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2015, choosemyplate.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/weight-loss\/a19981778\/effects-of-skipping-meals\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Happens to Your Body When You Skip a Meal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, womenshealthmag.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/myth-of-spot-reduction-1230974\">Why Spot Reduction Is a Weight-Loss Myth<\/a> (2020, verywellfit.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fat Fingers Won&#8217;t Be A Problem! Sometimes people look at their chubby, plump fingers, and wonder what can be done. Your hands are an important part of your overall aesthetics, and slim, long fingers fall under the beauty standard in Western culture. How to get rid of fat fingers? 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Your hands are an important part of your overall aesthetics, and slim, long fingers fall under the beauty standard in Western culture. How to get rid of fat fingers? Is there a simple and fast way of targeting them with exercise, or are you stuck with your chubby hands up until you lower your overall weight? Read this article to find out about the tried-and-true ways to tone up your fingers once and for all.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\"><\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>What Causes Fat Fingers?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">To understand how to get skinny fingers, you first need to get the hang of how weight loss and weight gain work. Sadly, your chubby fingers are very likely to be corresponding to the looks of the other parts of your body. Unfortunately, spot reduction is consensually considered a myth, so you won\u2019t be able to alter the way your hands look without dropping weight in general (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/myth-of-spot-reduction-1230974\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">).\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">That is because your body does not strictly use up the fat stored in the body parts you\u2019re working on. Instead, it takes the necessary energy from the cells across your whole body. That is why you shouldn\u2019t hope that performing specific exercises that focus on your fingers without altering your menu and level of physical activity would be effective. Those exercises won\u2019t slim down your fingers. 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