loose skin after weight loss

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  • andyluvv
    andyluvv Posts: 281 Member
    ilovesweeties wrote: »
    I lost my first 50-60 lbs with no obvious loose skin, however, the last 10-20 lbs took a real toll on some areas. When I started to move to maintenance, I started working on push ups and planks, with some other strength and resistance work, in addition to running. I started using Bio Oil once or twice a day (if I remembered) and I gained about 5lbs back. I am in my early thirties.

    Six months on and I am a lot happier with my skin, which seems to have retracted/filled out somewhat. I can't recommend a programme which will prevent or fix your problems and I do not know which of the methods contributed to my improvements or to what extent, but you could try:
    • Strength training while you are losing and afterwards
    • Bio Oil (I have also had previous good experience with Bio Oil on damaged skin). It doesn't penetrate the lower layers of your skin, but it seemed to improve appearance. It is expensive, but I usually get it cheaper at a budget store, rather than a high street pharmacy.
    • Time
    • Learning to appreciate what you've got, because your achievements are literally amazing

    I was about to say I've started using bio oil on my tummy area when I remember it and I have noticed an improvement on the skin. If that's wishful thinking or if it's actually making a difference I don't know but I know that doing nothing won't work either. I'm back on my fitness regime (so it won't work magically I guess!) but it seems to have improved ever so slightly after about a month.
  • Ryan70286
    Ryan70286 Posts: 122 Member
    Has anyone here lost weight slowly and still have loose skin.
  • dopeysmelly
    dopeysmelly Posts: 1,390 Member
    In my experience (I reached target over a year ago after losing 1/3 of my body weight = 60 lbs on my 5'3" bod), I didn't really do anything. The loose skin tightened up by itself with just reasonable (but not crazy) workouts. No lotions, potions or anything else needed.

    The body is an amazing thing.
  • earth_echo
    earth_echo Posts: 133 Member
    Gelatin has been shown to increase skin elasticity as do silica-rich foods. So, eat oatmeal and add some gelatin powder to your hot drinks.
  • sistrsprkl
    sistrsprkl Posts: 1,010 Member
    Ryan70286 wrote: »
    Has anyone here lost weight slowly and still have loose skin.

    Yes, on my belly. But I've lost 50lbs 3 times and had 2 babies, the last was 10lbs. I think genetics play a big part but you can only stretch out your skin so much without it being permanently damaged. It's not a big deal for me.
  • Ryan70286
    Ryan70286 Posts: 122 Member
    earth_echo wrote: »
    Gelatin has been shown to increase skin elasticity as do silica-rich foods. So, eat oatmeal and add some gelatin powder to your hot drinks.

    Not into eating gelatin :(

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