Hand thinning: how to lose weight in your fingers?

[Article updated on 19/09/2023]

In most cases, weight loss is essential to lose finger weight. To do this, you must eat a good diet and do the appropriate exercises. I’m giving you some tips to help you effectively achieve your goal. But first, find out the possible reasons why your fingers are swollen.

Why do our fingers get bigger?

Weight gain or obesity is the main reason why fingers get bigger. Indeed, fat tends to accumulate in this part when you gain weight. It is entirely possible to remedy this by practicing physical activities as well as adopting a healthy and balanced diet.

Why do fingers swell?

Furthermore, it happens that the fingers swell suddenly, within a few hours. In these cases, weight gain or fat accumulation is usually not to blame. Indeed, the phenomenon can be of dietary, hormonal or even environmental origin. Here are the most common reasons why fingers swell:

• Poor blood circulation, often observed in people suffering from heavy legs;
• Excessive salt consumption, which then leads to water retention;
• Hormonal changes, especially during pregnancy and puberty;
• The heat.

How to lose weight on your fingers?

First of all, I note that it is practically impossible to lose weight by area. Therefore, the new lifestyle that I am offering you to slim down your fingers could affect your entire body. However, there are some tips that mainly target your hands in case weight gain is not the cause of the swelling.

How to refine your swollen fingers from heat?

Do you notice that your fingers tend to swell when it’s hot, especially during heatwaves? I then recommend that you immerse them in cold water so that they quickly return to their normal size.

How to lose weight on fingers that have swollen due to excessive salt consumption?

In this case, you absolutely need to reduce your salt intake. To do this, you will also have to ban prepared or canned foods. Indeed, the latter generally contain a large amount of salt, whether they are sweet or savory. It is also important to drink plenty of water.

How to slim your swollen fingers due to poor blood circulation?

In case of poor blood circulation, I recommend 3 particularly effective solutions:

• Dip your hands in cold water;
• Wear compression gloves;
• Consume red vine in infusion or capsules.

If you do not see results after a few days, I strongly advise you to consult a doctor. More serious pathologies can be the cause of swelling in your fingers.

How to lose weight in your fingers by changing your eating habits?

Adopting a healthy and balanced diet promotes weight loss. As a result, this allows you to refine your fingers effectively and considerably reduce the risk of recurrence. Here are the changes to adopt:

• Promote fruits and vegetables in your diet, whether for meals or snacks. For example, prefer an apple or a pear to chips for a snack.
• Avoid prepared, frozen, canned meals and fast foods as much as possible. Choose home-cooked meals, where you can control the composition and amount of salt used.
• Drink 1.5 to 2 liters of water per day. Limit the consumption of carbonated and/or alcoholic drinks as much as possible.
• Favor slow carbohydrates such as sweet potatoes or leafy green vegetables.
• Don’t skip any meals.
• Get into the habit of eating slowly and calmly.

Furthermore, as I said above, losing weight by area is generally not possible. So expect this change in eating habits to have other effects on your body like slim the chest, the feet or even the face.

How to lose weight in your hands while relaxing?

Stress promotes the production of cortisone, a hormone that tends to promote weight gain. I recommend that you take at least fifteen minutes a day to relax. Go to the park, take a hot bath, listen to music, read a good book, watch a movie, draw, dance… in short, do activities that make you happy. The goal is to relax and free yourself from all the stress of the day. Apart from helping you achieve your goal of losing weight on your fingers, it is beneficial for your well-being and mental health.

How to slim down fingers through physical activities?

Finally, it is obviously possible to refine your fingers by practicing regular physical activities. For this, there is:

• Exercises that will help you get rid of excess fat all over your body;
• Targeted exercises that will help you lose weight in your fingers faster.

I will give you more details in the next part.

Exercises to lose weight on your fingers

I’ll start with exercises that work on the entire body.

Exercises to slim down fingers while promoting complete weight loss

Here are some easy-to-perform exercises that will help you lose weight and slim down your fingers as quickly as possible.

Fast walking

This is a low-intensity activity that is suitable for almost everyone. In addition, it does not require any specific equipment. I advise you to take a brisk walk of around 20 minutes, in the morning and evening. For example, this could represent the walking time between your home and your office. In any case, don’t treat walking as a sport for maximum motivation.

Cardio

Cardio is a rhythmic activity that aims to increase the heart rate. Also known as aerobics, it is a sequence of movements intended to work on your endurance. Among them, jumps, squats and even step. If you prefer to train indoors, you can also opt for the treadmill, the elliptical bike or the rowing machine. Please note, these exercises are not suitable for everyone. I therefore recommend that you ask your doctor if your state of health allows you to practice them.

Targeted exercises to lose weight in the fingers

I now present to you the different targeted exercises that will help you lose weight in your fingers quickly and effectively.

Slim your fingers using an anti-stress ball

Specially adapted to the size of the palm, the anti-stress ball is a good way to refine your fingers and strengthen them. To do this, simply take it in your hands and squeeze it. For optimal effectiveness, I recommend that you perform approximately 3 to 5 series of 40 shots. The advantage of this exercise is that it can be practiced at any time. In addition, it helps you release your stress. However, I note that you can also use elastic bands or weight training handles.

Lose weight in your hands by moving your fingers

This exercise is relatively simple:

• Place your hand on the table;
• Raise your fingers one by one then return to the initial position;
• Repeat the movement several times, whenever you have free time.

Lose weight on your fingers using dumbbells

Dumbbells will help you strengthen your wrist and slim down your fingers. Here are the exercises to perform.

• Hold a 1 to 2 kg dumbbell in each of your hands;
• Stretch your hands out along your body, making sure your palms face the floor;
• Make slow movements while keeping your arms straight;
• Perform 4 to 5 sets of 15 movements for each hand.

Lose weight in your hands by doing push-ups on your fingers

Do push-ups while leaning on your fingers to strengthen and refine them. For that :

• Start by doing a few sets of classic push-ups;
• Then, continue the exercises using 5, 3 or 2 fingers, depending on your abilities;
• For better efficiency, do 2 to 3 sets of 20 push-ups. However, be careful not to push yourself too hard to avoid injury.

Refine your fingers with a few activities

Finally, there are certain non-sporting activities which place particular strain on the fingers and thus contribute to their thinning. Among them, we can for example cite typing, the piano, the guitar or even wind instruments such as the flute or the saxophone. You are passionate about writing or music, develop your talent while reducing the size of your fingers.

Conclusion

To summarize, fat accumulation, water retention, hormonal changes, poor blood circulation and heat are the main causes of swelling or enlargement of the fingers. To remedy this, you must essentially adopt a balanced diet and practice sport. In general, physical activities affect the entire body. However, there are certain exercises that particularly target the hand. Performing them allows you to slim down your fingers more quickly.

In this category, I cite for example the anti-stress ball, finger push-ups or even dumbbells. Playing a musical instrument can also be of great help to you. Finally, remember that it is important to drink at least 1.5 L of water per day to lose weight and stay healthy.