As defined by Urban Dictionary: the skinny arm is a pose that the modern woman assumes in photographs to diminish the abundance of flab on her inner arm.

But let's be real, the skinny arm needs to stop. It is the most insecure pose that a girl can do. It is a pose where you are trying to look your best, but actually you end up looking like an idiot. When did we decide that we need to have a planned pose every time we take a picture? And let's be honest, the skinny arm makes us look like chickens. Don't get me wrong, I am guilty of it too.

Here I am,

Here I am again,

And once again,

And honestly, there are probably hundreds more.

At the time, I don't think I even realized I was even doing the skinny arm, but now I am saddened to see that I felt that I needed to look 15 pounds skinnier. We are so desperate to appear skinnier that we fall victim to anything including new diet hacks or fads and yes, even poses like the skinny arm.

When I Googled 'Skinny Arm Pose', I wasn't shocked, but maybe a little disgusted. Articles called "How to Look Skinny In Pictures" or "How to Look Skinny when Posing for Pictures". Sure every girl wants to feel good about herself, but there are other ways to go about it if you really want to look good in photos.

Go the the gym.

Lift weights.

Run miles.

or maybe.... just be happy with who you are.

So, its time to stop this stupid pose. It's ugly. It portrays self-consciousness. You look like a freakin' chicken. Put that arm down and portray self-confidence instead. Take those Beyonce lyrics to heart and tell yourself, "I'm flawless."