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Awhile ago I wrote about part of my weight loss journey. I promised to write another article about tightening the loose skin that sometimes comes with weight loss.
In the comments to that article, Kristy writes:
So did you ever do an article about tightening loose skin?
Thanks for writing, Kristy! My loose skin has tightened up. Besides losing weight very slowly, here’s what I have done:
- Dry brush before taking a shower
To dry brush, just get a shower brush and use it on your dry skin. Brush up from your feet, down from your upraised arms- always brushing towards your heart. - Massage oil into your skin after a shower
Use jojoba, almond, coconut, or some other natural oil.
I also think wearing something tight, like a girdle, would help, because that’s what they have people wear after getting liposuction.
And, of course, general health is going to help your body adjust to everything, including needing less skin, so:
- Drink a lot of water!
- Eat lots of yummy (the ones you like) fruits and vegetables
- and EXERCISE! Even walking will get your blood flowing and oxygenate all your cells which has to help with your body “processing” that extra skin.
I’m in my mid- 30′s and have lost about 12 pounds now- so, not a ton of weight. I don’t know if steps one and two above actually helped, I think they did. My skin HAS shrunk and doesn’t have that loose look anymore.
I’ve also been lifting weights. My loose skin was mostly on my tummy, but if your loose skin is on your arms, or legs, more muscles might help fill that skin up beautifully.
I’m still losing weight. Now I enjoy seeing my skin get loose again, as its my first sign that I’ve lost a little fat.
Good luck! I might write a more comprehensive article if I find out anything else that helps with loose skin.
Beauty is only skin deep.
Fat is only deep skin.
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