any tips for loose skin

bushokie

any tips that have worked for you with loose skin while losing weight

sarathrasher12

exercise, toning workouts and drink plenty of water. - my doc.

monstergirl14

exercise, toning workouts and drink plenty of water. - my doc.

This. Also, if you're losing steady, it shouldn't be THAT much of a problem..

Defren

I have the same problem. I read (somewhere) when in the shower use a body scrub then, before you go to bed rub in some aloe vera. I have been doing this for a short while. The idea is, the massage helps get the circulation flowing, and can tighten up the loose skin. In my case I think it may need surgery as initially I lost a lot of weight very, very quickly. I wish I knew then what I know now, but I didn't so I may have to take drastic action once I reach goal and can prove to myself I will stay there. I am diabetic so have a very good incentive.

Good luck, while it's so nice to be thinner, the loose skin is a bit of a downer (for me anyway) :-)

petamanarcarolyn

have the same problem, two children close together, gained a lot of weigh, have dropped 30kg, still a way to go. Definetely toning excercises, and try some pilates and or yoga. I have recently started using virgin olive oil once a week, and pure coconut oil every night on my skin, especially the stomach area. They have definetely had an impact on my skin tone and elasticity, and I have only been using them for a few months. I exfoliate the area, and massage

petamanarcarolyn

(continued) the oil in for a few mins each night. Have only been using the coconut oil for 2-3 weeks and a noticeable difference

SenseiCole

I brush my body most mornings before I shower,

http://www.jashbotanicals.com/articles/skin_brushing.html

http://www.vega-licious.com/benefits-of-dry-brushing-your-skin-detox/

my muffin top is becoming smaller



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katescountdown

I use grape seed oil just from the super market, very cheap and does wonders

sozisraw

mainly resistance exercises, weights or body weight exercises, squats ,press ups and lunges etc. The muscles fill up the space:laugh: :laugh:

trackme

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YoungDoc2B

Strength training and patience. Still working on the patience part :grumble:

katedevall

exercise, toning workouts and drink plenty of water. - my doc.

This. Also, if you're losing steady, it shouldn't be THAT much of a problem..

It can be somewhat of a problem. I have a bunch of loose skin from having a child. So its based on your situation. However I use vitamin e oil from gnc

SanteMulberry

any tips that have worked for you with loose skin while losing weight

I'm told that dry skin brushing is good. The health food stores sell skin brushes. Supposedly good for "lymph drainage" too.

Swimming seems to tighten things up as does weight lifting--at least that seems to work for me. (Moisturizing is very important too.) There's a really old guy (someone told me he's 94) who comes out for lane swimming at the pool I go to. It is obvious that his muscles have shrunk a great deal (he's literally skin and bones--I can't figure out how he swims with no muscle) but his skin looks pretty good. He's just a tiny bit saggy--less than a lot of men who are in their 70s.

keepongoingnmw

Good to see this I thought it was age and genetics, which I am sure is part of it......but nice to see that there are things that can help it.

Mmmmona

Lose slower than faster, and tone (lift weights) while you are losing.

bushokie

great feedback everyone thank you..I may start a group thanks again

Mztae78

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bushokie

started a group avoiding the knife for anyone wondering about loose skin

eazy_

My plan is to lift heavy things and fill in the space with muscles.

bushokie

I just started the coconut oil and it does help

Diamond05

What do you do? Just rub coconut oil on your entire body?

beverlybw

I brush my body most mornings before I shower,

http://www.jashbotanicals.com/articles/skin_brushing.html

http://www.vega-licious.com/benefits-of-dry-brushing-your-skin-detox/

my muffin top is becoming smaller



anyone can add me

Love this! Will be trying this out as soon as I buy a brush!

beautifuldiskize

replying to this so it saves bc i'm not on my laptop.

Brad805

I suggest you get okay with the reality it is going to happen. It appears you might be around where I started (280lb) in my fat loss journey and we are close in age. I am down to the point that the largest caliper measurement at my gut line is 8mm, and I have a four pack. I did everything I could to hold on to as much muscle as possible throughout the loss process. High Protein diet, weight lifting 5 times per week and enough cardio to get my cardiovascular system in tune. There is some loose skin, not a lot, but I will have two small flaps beside my navel. I made a deal with myself that if I can keep things in check I will go get that cut off. Be happy you are starting now. I have seen pictures of guys after the fact that started at 400lb, and trust me you will have a lot less loose skin. The fact of the matter is your waist line dimension is going to shrink by around 10" or more. My gut dimension (just above waistline) has went from 48" to 35.5". That is a lot, and both of us waited a little too long to do something about it so our skin is not nearly as elastic. You can goop all the crap on you want, but it is not going to change much. My coach (an MD Fitness trainer and fitness competitor) put it this way, "skin can be a tricky thing, it is true. especially on the belly, because even if we added some muscle on to your abs (which takes forever, btw) there is still bound to be some "sag". it will and can get tighter, but if there is extra, stretched skin...well, that is extra, stretched skin. stinks but is true."

Here is the awesome news though. A year ago I would have dreaded getting annual tests done at the doctor. Today I got my test results back and my doctor told me I was dreadfully healthy and even went so far as to jokingly say I should try harder to make some work for him. Cholesterol, triglycerides, EKG and everything else were all average or better than average by a long shot. Last year the picture would have been much different.

ohmscheeks

Strength training and patience. Still working on the patience part :grumble:

I don't see any loose skin!

QuietRain

Hydration, moisturizing, exfoliation, weight exercises, and losing steadily and 'slowly'.

777Gemma888

any tips that have worked for you with loose skin while losing weight

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/933076-is-loose-skin-inevitable-pics-included-sorry

Brad805

any tips that have worked for you with loose skin while losing weight

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/933076-is-loose-skin-inevitable-pics-included-sorry

I am sure you will notice marybole's hubs. Guys like him with a round tummy (hold fat higher) have the best success avoiding loose skin. I have seen a lot just like him that get the perfect abs after. Those of us that have a tummy that overhangs the belt line tend to lead to the most skin issues from all the pics I have seen. You can go onto bb dot com and find oodles of examples in the members bodyspace pages.

bushokie

thank you great tips