In this video, you’ll learn how to get rid of loose skin after weight loss and what solutions you have available backed by research.
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So what do you do when you lose a lot of weight successfully, and at the end of the journey you end up with the problem of excess skin?
First off, it’s important to point out that loose or excess skin isn’t always the real issue.
There are definitely real cases of excess skin after losing 50 – 150 lbs of weight very fast (as I’ve experienced that with clients who drop 50-60 lbs in 6 months) but in many cases, there’s just more body fat that needs to be burnt off.
If you pinch the skin and if it’s more than 2-3 millimeters then you have more body more fat to lose. Skin can change over time, and depending on your age and genetics, you have a certain level of skin elasticity.
There’s a hypothesis that some types of fat stores are harder to burn than others. And that these “stubborn” fat stores are harder to mobilize.
The areas often talked about are lower abs, lower back, hips, and glutes. Of course, we know that “spot reduction” is a myth. You can’t magically target any area of your body with a special diet or training method that would allow just that one area to get leaner.
At the end of the day, it comes down to a caloric deficit and patience.
Recommended reading – The Stubborn Fat Solution by Lyle McDonald
Solution 1 – Skin Surgery (The last resort)
I personally wouldn’t consider surgery as an option until I’ve exhausted all other options.
Only at a point of real 8-10% body fat (for guys) do your subcutaneous fat levels become low enough to determine if you have excess skin.
Sometimes just getting leaner you will solve the entire problem.
However, if you get to a very low body fat 7 – 10% and you find that your skin is paper thin while there’s a lot of skin left on your abdominal area then you’re dealing with excess skin.
More than 53,000 contouring surgeries were performed in 2003.
Solution 2 – Lose weight slower
By taking a slower and controlled approach, you’ll give your skin more time to adjust to a new size.
It might sound discouraging to think about losing 1 lbs per week when you have 50-60 pounds to lose (1 whole year of dieting), but sometimes it’s the best option for the future.
Patience is key here, and by taking the longer more sustainable approach, you’ll also have more time to build habits and create a sustainable, healthy lifestyle.
Solution 3 – Build more lean muscle
Muscle will press up against your skin and make it tighter. It’s a similar effect as when you gain weight. Your skin has to adjust to accommodate the increase in size.
A good example of what happens when you don’t invest time in building muscle is if you look at people who go on very aggressive low-calorie diets with a large amount of cardio and no resistance training. Often time, the result is turning from fat to skinny fat.
Getting stronger and building muscle through resistance training is the solution to get that healthy, lean body that you want.
This applies both to people that have already lost a ton of weight and those that are just starting out.
The truth is, without resistance training, you’ll not be able to get that desired physique.
Solution 3 – Lifestyle and nutrition changes
Drink plenty of water
Get plenty of sleep
Your skin repairs itself while you sleep.
Eat enough protein.
Research shows a correlation between protein intake and skin health.
Get 4-5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day
Research has shown that higher intakes of fruits and vegetables are associated with healthier skin.
Supplement Omega 3 Fish Oil
Talk soon, Mario
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In this video, you’ll learn how to get rid of loose skin after weight loss and what solutions you have available backed by research.
►If you found this video helpful hit Subscribe to support the channel and share the video with your friends to spread the word◄
So what do you do when you lose a lot of weight successfully, and at the end of the journey you end up with the problem of excess skin?
First off, it’s important to point out that loose or excess skin isn’t always the real issue.
There are definitely real cases of excess skin after losing 50 – 150 lbs of weight very fast (as I’ve experienced that with clients who drop 50-60 lbs in 6 months) but in many cases, there’s just more body fat that needs to be burnt off.
If you pinch the skin and if it’s more than 2-3 millimeters then you have more body more fat to lose. Skin can change over time, and depending on your age and genetics, you have a certain level of skin elasticity.
There’s a hypothesis that some types of fat stores are harder to burn than others. And that these “stubborn” fat stores are harder to mobilize.
The areas often talked about are lower abs, lower back, hips, and glutes. Of course, we know that “spot reduction” is a myth. You can’t magically target any area of your body with a special diet or training method that would allow just that one area to get leaner.
At the end of the day, it comes down to a caloric deficit and patience.
Recommended reading – The Stubborn Fat Solution by Lyle McDonald
Solution 1 – Skin Surgery (The last resort)
I personally wouldn’t consider surgery as an option until I’ve exhausted all other options.
Only at a point of real 8-10% body fat (for guys) do your subcutaneous fat levels become low enough to determine if you have excess skin.
Sometimes just getting leaner you will solve the entire problem.
However, if you get to a very low body fat 7 – 10% and you find that your skin is paper thin while there’s a lot of skin left on your abdominal area then you’re dealing with excess skin.
More than 53,000 contouring surgeries were performed in 2003.
Solution 2 – Lose weight slower
By taking a slower and controlled approach, you’ll give your skin more time to adjust to a new size.
It might sound discouraging to think about losing 1 lbs per week when you have 50-60 pounds to lose (1 whole year of dieting), but sometimes it’s the best option for the future.
Patience is key here, and by taking the longer more sustainable approach, you’ll also have more time to build habits and create a sustainable, healthy lifestyle.
Solution 3 – Build more lean muscle
Muscle will press up against your skin and make it tighter. It’s a similar effect as when you gain weight. Your skin has to adjust to accommodate the increase in size.
A good example of what happens when you don’t invest time in building muscle is if you look at people who go on very aggressive low-calorie diets with a large amount of cardio and no resistance training. Often time, the result is turning from fat to skinny fat.
Getting stronger and building muscle through resistance training is the solution to get that healthy, lean body that you want.
This applies both to people that have already lost a ton of weight and those that are just starting out.
The truth is, without resistance training, you’ll not be able to get that desired physique.
Solution 3 – Lifestyle and nutrition changes
Drink plenty of water
Get plenty of sleep
Your skin repairs itself while you sleep.
Eat enough protein.
Research shows a correlation between protein intake and skin health.
Get 4-5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day
Research has shown that higher intakes of fruits and vegetables are associated with healthier skin.
Supplement Omega 3 Fish Oil
Talk soon, Mario
Free Workout Plans:
Beginner Routine ➤
Intermediate – Advanced Workout ➤
Home & Travel Workout ➤
For more fitness, nutrition, and personal development tips check out:
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Instagram:
Snapchat:
Website:
Music Used:
Jim Yosef – Firefly
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