Loose skin

Bobbie145
Bobbie145 Posts: 331 Member
edited September 19 in Fitness and Exercise
I have good muscle tone, but I have loose skin on my arms, stomach, and inner thighs. What will work, besides surgery, to tighten up loose skin? I do cardio and weight training 5-6 times a week. Thanks!

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  • Bobbie145
    Bobbie145 Posts: 331 Member
    I have good muscle tone, but I have loose skin on my arms, stomach, and inner thighs. What will work, besides surgery, to tighten up loose skin? I do cardio and weight training 5-6 times a week. Thanks!
  • dantell13
    dantell13 Posts: 71
    As I am losing weight and working out, I put on Palmers Cocoa Butter. I put it on after every shower (twice per day) and before each workout. I have lost about 35 pounds and I have no loose skin so far. Everything has gotten tighter. I have about 15 pounds to go.
    David
  • Bobbie145
    Bobbie145 Posts: 331 Member
    Thanks, David. I will check that out. Bobbie
  • luvdance
    luvdance Posts: 42
    I agree Palmers is great. the best thing that I know of for loose skin is to do a variety type of work outs through out the week, so you are working different muscles, and not the same ones all of the time.

    Bobbie, maybe try some yoga or self defense to mix in with the weights and cardio.
  • Bobbie145
    Bobbie145 Posts: 331 Member
    Thanks, Luvdance. I will check that out! Bobbie
  • Nich0le
    Nich0le Posts: 2,906 Member
    Stay hydrated and use a good moisturizer and time. I just read an article on this regarding the biggest loser contestants and last years winner, Ali, said she consulted a surgeon about the skin and he told her to wait at least one year, preferably two for the skin to do as much "catching up" before considering surgery.

    Unfortunately, some loose skin can not be avoided due to the normal aging process and staying hydrated and moisturizing and staying as in fit a shape as possible are your only true combatants.
  • Bobbie145
    Bobbie145 Posts: 331 Member
    Thanks, Nichole. I think my skin has just lost its elasticity with all of the ups and downs of my weight over the years. I will make sure to try all suggestions. The cocoa butter, hydration, good diet and exercise! Perhaps I can make it a little better yet. I'm not into spending all of the money on surgery - not to mention the pain and recuperation time!:bigsmile:

    bobbie
  • zubair
    zubair Posts: 13
    what they all said is true...just wanna add some extra information...ermmm...if your skin lost its elasticity, you can try drinking milk that has been added with collagen...theres plenty of brand out there...it may not have an immediate result, as injecting collagen, but its such safer rite..???it done wonders to me...:flowerforyou:
  • pixiestick
    pixiestick Posts: 839 Member
    I know that I didn't start this thread, but thanks for all of the input. I have been overweight for about 6 years and the scars are not pretty.
  • Bobbie145
    Bobbie145 Posts: 331 Member
    Thanks. I have not heard of that before. Can you get this milk at a regular grocery store?
  • Bobbie145
    Bobbie145 Posts: 331 Member
    what they all said is true...just wanna add some extra information...ermmm...if your skin lost its elasticity, you can try drinking milk that has been added with collagen...theres plenty of brand out there...it may not have an immediate result, as injecting collagen, but its such safer rite..???it done wonders to me...:flowerforyou:

    Thanks. I have not heard of that before. Can I get this milk at a regular grocery store?
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