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MarieB Fri, Sep-26-03 12:05

Saggy Skin
 
Hey! I've lost a LOT and thankfully don't have TOO much excess skin, but I have noticed a little where my big stomach used to be, just above the pelvic bone. Any tips? I have tried massage and moisturizer. I feel like I have worked so hard to get the body I deserve, and I don't want this excess skin hanging about. I'm only 25 so I thought my skin would still be quite elastic, especially with all the fat I eat on this WOE.
I've heard about using a loofah in the shower. If that really works, how long should I do it, how often, etc? I have those exfoliating gloves...will those work just as well or should I invest in a loofah?
Please let me know if you have any tips!
Thanks a million:)

Lori H Fri, Sep-26-03 12:18

I think probably exercise is your best bet...some firming and toning ones. Also, as boring as they are sit ups and crunches work well for me. Also, if you look (ignore the air brushed models and stars) most women don't have a completley flat tummy so don't be so hard on yourself. You are doing wonderful! Congrats!

MarieB Fri, Sep-26-03 14:29

Hi there, thanks for responding. I actually do work out 6 days a week, including lots of cardio, stretching and weight training. It's the actual leftover skin that is a problem for me, and I want to know how to get rid of it...Like when a woman has a baby, after the baby is born, there is skin leftover that hasn't shrunken back to its original pre-baby form.
I also have cellulite on my thighs that isn't going away no matter how much exercise I do. Any tips?

showpuli Fri, Sep-26-03 14:37

I was 225 when I has my kids, I have a lot of saggy skin on my tummy. I am seeing a plastic surgeon next week to talk about surgically removing it (via tummy tuck) etc, I do know for tummy tuck you have to be pretty close to your goal weight, which I still have a bit to go, but that's my solution.


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