Loose Skin - Any Tips on Firming Up?

[mskitchmas]

Hi there!

I am very happy to say I've lost almost 30 pounds recently!

:cartwheel:

And now my skin around my upper arms and belly is getting a little jiggley. I am drinking lots of water, cardio every day, and weight training every other day.

Anyone have any tips or products on helping to firm up my skin?

 

[choseck]

Hi,

I have the same problem. Over the past year I lost close to 80 pounds and I have to say that the only thing that has helped 'firm' me up is weight training. I had 'have' a personal trainer so I lift quite a bit and heavier than most women probably do. The added muscle has definitely helped with the extra 'skin.'

I have problems mainly in my lower stomach and I don't think that will ever go away - situps aren't going to help that! My trainer did say that a secret for fitness competitors is Preperation H ( I know I didn't spell that right ) thats supposed to help firm the skin.

Basically - weight training is what has helped me the most - plus its great seeing the muscle definition, can't wait to wear the short sleeve shirts and tanks that I never thought of wearing before this summer!

And congrats to you on your 30lbs!!!! It's so awesome when you really start making the progress, its like nothing can stop you.

 

[zerin]

congrats...both of you.....so how long did it take to loose 30lbs? for you...i recently joined curves and i dont kno if its much help either

 

[mskitchmas]

i hesitate to say...it only took me 5 weeks. i am on a very strict, doctor and nutritionist supervised diet.

 

[zerin]

wow...how did you do it? can you explain what kind of diet you were on? did you take any injections or pills as well?