85kurtz wrote: » SLLRunner wrote: » Parkercomom wrote: » They help with the elasticity of your skin. But, how can they do that? It is my understanding skin elasticity has mostly to do with heredity, but also whether you work out while losing weight, amounts of pounds lost, whether you've been overweight or obese. If what you say were true, then it seems to me it would be more publicized. Lots of research on this, although there have not been any large longitudinal studies, the research that has been done suggests that it is true. Some oils will improve the elasticity of skin and reduce the appearance of some aging markers. However for those with diabetes and circulatory issues, they can also interfere with wound healing (no-one seems to be sure why). So why it is not widely publicized, I don't know. A conspiracy theorist may say that cosmetic companies would prefer to sell expensive creams.
SLLRunner wrote: » Parkercomom wrote: » They help with the elasticity of your skin. But, how can they do that? It is my understanding skin elasticity has mostly to do with heredity, but also whether you work out while losing weight, amounts of pounds lost, whether you've been overweight or obese. If what you say were true, then it seems to me it would be more publicized.
Parkercomom wrote: » They help with the elasticity of your skin.
shatinakthomas wrote: » I'm 21, I lost about 80 pounds in 2010 and had loose skin in the arm area. Over the years, it got better and I did a little weight lifting to help out the issues as well. It didn't completely disappear but TONING WHILE LOSING HELPS
galgenstrick wrote: » They may help skin appearance if you're deficient and then supplement. They may help make your skin more hydrated and healthier looking. But I doubt they will help much with excess skin that is due to weight loss. That's a different problem-- too much skin, not just inelastic skin.
SLLRunner wrote: » It sounds like bro-science to me.
85kurtz wrote: » SLLRunner wrote: » It sounds like bro-science to me. Hmm perhaps. Perhaps you would like to write to Lancet and let them know?
airangel59 wrote: » Lost & am maintaining 150 lb loss....I am over twice your age and had been heavy for most of my life so I really thought I'd have gobs of loose skin, lol....I was pleasantly surprised to say the least. Bit of batwings which I'm working on (lifting) and really not much else I can complain about. The perks of losing outweigh IMHO, the fear of loose skin. I feel fantastic, dropped taking 5 meds and no longer carry the diagnoses of Type 2 DM, HTN or cholesterol/lipid issues. I really didn't start doing much exercise wise till I was close to the 100 lb loss mark, then started walking daily (and haven't stopped yet) Everyone is different though, you are young, your skin might snap back a lot quicker if you even do get loose skin during your loss.
SLLRunner wrote: » Well, no, I'm not writing to a medical journal. And, since you are the one who mentioned research, how about posting some peer reviewed studies? [/quote Well, I already did. I read this in Lancet. I really love this business of demanding others do your research for you. I am sure if you are really interested in looking for the research you could log into Medline or Cinahl or whatever and look it up yourself.
85kurtz wrote: » SLLRunner wrote: » Well, no, I'm not writing to a medical journal. And, since you are the one who mentioned research, how about posting some peer reviewed studies? Well, I already did. I read this in Lancet. I really love this business of demanding others do your research for you. I am sure if you are really interested in looking for the research you could log into Medline or Cinahl or whatever and look it up yourself.
SLLRunner wrote: » Well, no, I'm not writing to a medical journal. And, since you are the one who mentioned research, how about posting some peer reviewed studies?
tomatoey wrote: » nope, skin does replace itself but it's not like the whole tissue gets turned over. that all got stretched out during the period of being overweight. as someone said, it's like an elastic band got stretched beyond its capacity. it is worn out, it is just not going to regain the tone it used to have. you can see some improvement over time - if you are genetically lucky - but it might not be as dramatic as hoped. EAting a balanced diet with foods that support collagen synthesis might help a little. keywords: might, a little. sunscreen will prevent further damage to those areas. there are laser tightening options - they show some but small results.
boopsiegrl wrote: » could you tell us what other options there is to loose skin