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I am putting together a list for myself of things I can do to avoid/reduce having loose skin after weight loss. Please add to the list if you know of anything I missed...

- Use lotion at least once a day with Vitamin E, Keratin and Cocoa Butter in it

- Do toning exercises to build a tight foundation under skin

- take detox baths with sea salt to tighten skin and get out toxins

Anything else? Let me know

Kathy

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There is now way to totally prevent loose skin. There are many factors that contribute ... age, size, how fast you loose etc. No cream or lotion will totally prevent loose skin. Its kind of like a rubberband.. once you stretch it beyond its point, where you get stretch marks there is no getting it back to its normal state. The older and bigger you are the less it will go back - sorry for the not so good news :( I keep hydrated, and I lotion my skin not that that helps with the droopy thighs or wiggly underarms I have but it just makes me feel better.

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Has anyone ever done the Insaity workout or P90X and seen success in losing excess skin? "Normal" people look like they have less flabby skin in their after photos. I have wondered if it would work for excess skin as well. Or is it comepletely unreleated? lol

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Hi Kelly, My daughter is a college track and field heptathlete (7 events) and she said that workout is tough for her so I personally wouldn't be able to do it. It will definately make you sore but if you are up to a challenge go for it. As for the skin issue, I do think it is unrelated. I have read that you can have 6 pack abs but if the elasticity in the skin is gone the only way to fix it is with plastic surgery. I have also read that if you are young, stay hydrated and use lotion that you might be able to keep the skin elastic enough not to cause a problem.

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Interesting. Thanks for the info!

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