Extra skin?

NoDayButToday

I have had three children. Since having my last, I've lost (and gained back a bit) 50 lbs. I have loose skin on my stomach. What do I do to get rid of it? I've done situps, but don't keep up regularly(obvious answer probably). I do walk/run(though since paperwork season, I have fallen behind). I can't stand looking at it anymore. I can see my ribs at times, but have this gross skin hanging. Any ideas? Thank you.

aippolito1

You might not be able to reverse it now but you should be able to lessen it a little. Slather on cocoa butter RELIGIOUSLY as well as doing some toning exercises for the area effected (I'm assuming your stomach - so lots of ab exercises). I also know a woman who has a lot of excess skin and said Pilates helped her a bit because it tightens and tones you.

NoDayButToday

Thanks so much!! I was told cocoa butter didn't do anything. I'll definitely try it. I need to get back into doing the toning things.

aippolito1

Search the topic in the threads and you should find a bunch of answers on several topics already posted. A few people said cocoa butter was working for them, I think.

AlabamaFan

My daughter had this problem after my grandson was born... a friend of mine suggested pilates and she tried it. She's now back in her bikini and looks fabulous!

Fieldsy

I hate to say it, but extra skin is very hard to get rid of. The best thing to do for excess skin is to build muscle, otherwise....surgery.

lvfunandfit

I read that coconut butter also can help with skin elasticity. Not sure if that's true.

I've had two kids. my stomach does have a little loose skin but only noticeable when I push it all together or when I'm sitting in a bikini. Running has helped a ton! Cardio, weight and strength training help! You want to lose fat and build muscle all over and strengthen your core.

http://www.bodyfatguide.com/LooseSkin.htm
This is a good article. I don't necessarily agree with all of it, but it does help explain it.