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Loose Skin

I am a large gal, and I think I will probably have some loose skin issues. I was wondering what you guys do to help combat these issues. Do you wear compression clothes? Or ladies, do you wear spanx? If you have loose skin, when did you start noticing it? Like when you reached goal, or after losing a large amount of weight in general? Just trying to think ahead and plan!

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  • Exfoliate with sea salt scrub, lotion (good lotion without sulfates), exercise and water! Haven't heard about compression clothing though.

  • Thank you for bringing this topic up! I will have a lot of loose skin too and am willing to try different things. In addition to exercise and water, I'll definitely try some of the ideas listed here.

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Exfoliate with sea salt scrub, lotion (good lotion without sulfates), exercise and water! Haven't heard about compression clothing though.

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Thank you for the reply! I will remember to do this!

Anytime. I started noticing loose skin 4 weeks out. Not bad, but enough for me to notice. I lost 40 lbs in 42 days though. And I didn't start the skin care until after the 4 weeks. The faster it comes off the more lose skin you will have. It also depends on your age. But definitely keep your skin hydrated. Someone I know swears by bath and body works true blue super rich body cream (shear butter). Said her Dr recommended it and she has not had any loose skin - she lost over 100 lbs. But i am sure any will be good as long as it doesn't have sulfates.

i use jergens skin firming lotion all over every day. im sure i will have loose skin and need plastics but anything helps.

Thank you for bringing this topic up! I will have a lot of loose skin too and am willing to try different things. In addition to exercise and water, I'll definitely try some of the ideas listed here. I have 200+ pounds to lose and lose skin has been on my mind a lot lately. I'm over 40 and the youthful elacisticy I'm sorry to say is fading away.

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