New to Firming It Up -- Loose tummy
runningagainstmyself
Posts: 616 Member
Hey all,
I lost 70lb. over the course of a year, gained some back, and am down to my last 10~lb for weight loss. I'm noticing my tummy has a lot of loose skin from years of being obese. Am I able to firm this up to minimize the "looseness" of the skin, or is it only resolvable through surgery? I'd love to be able to wear a 2-piece for the first time in my life... ever....
I run and I've begun strength training through bodyweight exercises and the new kettlebells I just picked up. I'm a starving graduate student so a gym membership isn't in the cards for me.
Any and all tips would be greatly appreciated!
I lost 70lb. over the course of a year, gained some back, and am down to my last 10~lb for weight loss. I'm noticing my tummy has a lot of loose skin from years of being obese. Am I able to firm this up to minimize the "looseness" of the skin, or is it only resolvable through surgery? I'd love to be able to wear a 2-piece for the first time in my life... ever....
I run and I've begun strength training through bodyweight exercises and the new kettlebells I just picked up. I'm a starving graduate student so a gym membership isn't in the cards for me.
Any and all tips would be greatly appreciated!
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Are the lack of responses an indicator that people aren't sure?
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The lack of any responses or posting on this Forum is a big clue to search elsewhere for information.0
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This group is not that active. You should go to the main forums and do a search... There have been lots of questions like this posted there.
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It depends on the elasticity of your skin. If it is just somewhat loose, a good body cream and good control wear will help. It will not happen overnight but it will help. If it is very loose and bagging then only surgery will help.0
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It depends on the elasticity of your skin. If it is just somewhat loose, a good body cream and good control wear will help. It will not happen overnight but it will help. If it is very loose and bagging then only surgery will help.
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I'd start with St. Ive's collagen lotion. I have loose skin on my tummy and I started using it and so far its the best cream I've used and it's not that expensive either. 0
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I've been looking into tips on this too. I'm sure you've heard these before, but so far I hear this -
- Drink lots of water.
- Dry brushing and exfoliating.
- Moisturizing.
- Wraps.
- Wearing control wear.
- Exercise. Continue to lower body fat.
- Not smoking.
- Eating healthy. Foods high in antioxidants.
- Certain vitamins/supplements.
- It can take skin a couple years to tighten up after weight loss.0 -
After gaining 80 pounds with my twins and two c-sections I'm working on this too.
I've tried to keep my weight loss even whish helped some (I think)
I'm doing a lot of walking. I'm afraid i'm to the point that the best thing will be Ab exercises. It's gotten a lot better over the last year.0 -
I've been looking into tips on this too. I'm sure you've heard these before, but so far I hear this -
- Drink lots of water.
- Dry brushing and exfoliating.
- Moisturizing.
- Wraps.
- Wearing control wear.
- Exercise. Continue to lower body fat.
- Not smoking.
- Eating healthy. Foods high in antioxidants.
- Certain vitamins/supplements.
- It can take skin a couple years to tighten up after weight loss.
Great tips, but may I ask what is dry brushing?0 -
Here is an article about the benefits of dry body brushing. I love it. You might look into cupping as well. Good luck!!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/21/dry-skin-brushing-benefits-cellulite_n_1811708.html0 -
Smoking cigarettes makes your stomach loose?! Please don't say that's true.0
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I'd start with St. Ive's collagen lotion. I have loose skin on my tummy and I started using it and so far its the best cream I've used and it's not that expensive either.
Bought some today... Hope it works!0
