Healthy Weight Loss

Losing weight is such an amazing accomplishment. But, it can be disheartening to watch your once taut skin become loose and saggy. The reason people suffer from loose skin after weight loss is due to the collagen being broken down in the skin. There is no way to determine whether or not someone will have loose skin after weight loss. It tends to be more of a factor for someone losing a lot of weight and losing it rapidly. A lot of it also simply depends on genetics and age. There are several things that can be done to prevent loose skin and keep skin taut during weight loss.

Instructions

Instructions

1 Lose weight at a steady rate. In 90 percent of cases, if weight is lost too rapidly, there will be loose skin. Aim to lose approximately two pounds per week. Skin is adaptable, but if weight loss is too rapid, it won't have time to adapt to the loss.
2 Stay hydrated. Skin is an organ that needs water to thrive. The key to improving skin elasticity is keeping it hydrated with water. If the skin becomes dehydrated, it will not adapt as well to weight loss. Drink a minimum of eight glasses of water per day.
3 Include weight training in your fitness program. It's beneficial for health and weight loss as well as for preserving skin and muscle tone. Firm muscles will improve the appearance of skin during weight loss. Make it a goal to lift weights two to three times per week. This can be done at a gym or with free weights at home.
4 Supplement your diet with lecithin. This is easiest to take in pill form. Lecithin is an excellent supplement for the skin as it assists in the regeneration of skin cells. Lecithin supplements can be purchased from most health food stores. Take 1,000 milligrams of lecithin per day for skin benefits.
5 Practice dry skin brushing several times per week. This is a natural and effective way to nurture your skin. Dry skin brushing increases blood flow throughout the body, which promotes circulation and skin regeneration. According to Doctor Paavo Airola, dry brushing the skin is integral to skin health and rejuvenation. Using a long-handled body brush, start at your feet and use long, sweeping strokes to brush the body while skin is dry.

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