Preventing Sagging Skin During Weight Loss: Effective Strategies

Losing weight and becoming a healthier person is a positive choice. The sagging skin that often accompanies weight loss, however, is less than desirable. As you lose weight, your body shrinks, but the skin doesn't always shrink with it. However, there are ways to prevent this from happening while you are losing weight.

Instructions

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  Do resistance training, which builds muscle under the skin. Resistance training includes weightlifting, calisthenics and the use of resistance equipment, such as bands and coils. The muscle you build takes the place of the fat that is being lost. Try to do light weight training about four days a week.

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  Lose weight at a slow pace. If you lose the pounds too fast, then you will be left with a slower metabolism, muscle loss and loose skin. Reduce your calorie intake a small amount each week instead of going from a calorie intake of 1,500 to 1,000 a day to avoid these problems.

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  Keep your skin hydrated by applying lotions with shea butter, cocoa butter, aloe and vitamin E. Skin that is hydrated is likely to remain more tight and firm.