Supplements to combat loose skin?

Collagen.

And always stretch after any workout (be it strenght or cardio).

I just seen a video the other day from a guy who was once 400 pounds, he lost about 200lbs and says he doesnt have bad skin, he says a little here and there. He says he dry skin brushed and took MSM, he also ate a raw food diet (not sure if that had any effect on his skin outcome).

I plan on dry skin brushing again (I did a few times years ago but never made a habit of it to see any difference) I also picked up some MSM from the Vitamin Shoppe, I figured it was worth a try, I also read that for some people it helped with hair growth (Which I need help with too!) so figured why not, it was about $10. I dont expect a miracle, I know my skin will never look like someones who was never overweight.

ETA: Heres his youtube video talking about skin:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_psJfckeog&feature=player_embedded

what is MSM?

what is MSM?

Here are a few links with people talking about it.

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/hcg-diets/716256-what-do-you-do-about-loose-skin-after-weight-loss.html

http://www.fitnessthroughfasting.com/loose-skin-after-weight-loss.html

http://hcgdietinfo.com/hcgdietforums/f5/msm-loose-skin-44611/

There will always be someone willing to sell you something, but sadly, I think loose skin is mainly due to genetics, and possibly how long you have carried the extra weight. Wishing you a good genetic advantage, OP!

I was just going to reply something similar!! It's genetics. I was never that heavy but still have loose skin...damn genetics. And yet I've seen people lose a great deal of weight and look firmer than I.

Here's to hoping you hit the lottery in the gene pool:drinker:

MSM is used mostly for osteoarthritis and is often times combined with Glucosamin. It is also know to be an anti-inflamatory. I don't know how that would help the hanging skin. Biotin is taken by cancer patients and people who have had bariatric surgery for hair loss. How does that help the skin?

Don't get me wrong, if there is an answer I would be all over it. I was 314 lbs., and after losing 114 lbs.( and bad genetics) my arms are...floppy, sloppy, hanging badly. I met a lady in her mid 40's @ WW. She had lost over 100 lbs. and looked great!! I was looking for the hanging skin thing and had to ask, why she didn't have it. She said when she got about 50lbs down she started paying attention to her water intake and exercised every day.

I think our best answer is water, and exercising.

I just seen a video the other day from a guy who was once 400 pounds, he lost about 200lbs and says he doesnt have bad skin, he says a little here and there. He says he dry skin brushed and took MSM, he also ate a raw food diet (not sure if that had any effect on his skin outcome).

I plan on dry skin brushing again (I did a few times years ago but never made a habit of it to see any difference) I also picked up some MSM from the Vitamin Shoppe, I figured it was worth a try, I also read that for some people it helped with hair growth (Which I need help with too!) so figured why not, it was about $10. I dont expect a miracle, I know my skin will never look like someones who was never overweight.

ETA: Heres his youtube video talking about skin:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_psJfckeog&feature=player_embedded

Dry brushing makes a HUGE difference all on its own.

I am not encountering loose skin as I lose weight, but my way of eating is high fat and moderate protein, all natural foods.

I moisturize with coconut oil after showering.

I think the collective group of things all have an effect.

Avoid being skinny fat because when you loose weight you're shrinking the fat and tissue that support your skin.

Well, here's my unscientific (and PERSONAL, so it might not translate to other people) opinion, but I already take MSM and it has been amazing for my skin, hair and nails. I've always had problems with all three: dry hair, dry skin, and soft, peeling nails. After I began taking MSM (6000 mg a day in two batches of 3000mg) my hair actually became more glossy, my skin is soft, and my nails are tough! And trust me, I never have the placebo effect from anything, unfortunately (haha.) I've spent literally hundreds of dollars on both topical products and supplements to make my skin nicer and nothing worked. I was never able to wear makeup because the flakes were SO obvious once I put any pigment on my skin. It's a lot better now. I haven't been quite as determined to fix my hair -- I have bought a lot of useless products but I gave up a long time ago and started wearing it up every single day so no one would notice how dry and frizzy it was -- but I'm actually wearing it down every single day now and it looks pretty good.

MSM stands for methylsulfonylmethane. What it is is a form of sulfur. That's about all I know about it. So anyway, I'm not saying it will absolutely be a miracle for everyone because I don't know why it works. If you think you may be deficient in sulfur, you might check it out.

I am in a similar situation. I take Coenzyme Q10 for my internal heart valves to help combat cholesterol issues. It makes things inside more flexible and regenerative. I am hoping it will do the same for my skin. I have hypothyroidism, so MSM is out for me. But after radiation for cancer, I was told to take folic acid to help regenerate the skin. I will let you know if they work together.

Exercise seems to be helping me. I had some areas that where sagging. But I'm not even done dieting and they are already beginning to catch up. That and eating a healthy diet with all your micro nutrient bases covered.

I use it works wraps to help tighten up my arms as well as my neck. Let me know if you want more information I will gladly get you some info.