Atkins Diet Questions: Loose Skin
** Graphic Display of loose skin around my stomach near the end — Viewers may want to ensure a bag is available **
Today’s episode I deal with the one of the most common questions people ask me after hearing of my 200 pound weight loss. That is, “do you have much problems with loose skin?” In the end, I have to admit that I do have a bit of loose skin (I affectionately & sometime not so affectionately my “SharPei”) around my torso and legs, but it could be much worse. I could have the sheets of skin some dieters (more often low Calorie big losers) have or even worse be my original weight still living in fear of loose skin. There are times that I actually like my stretchmarks as they server as reminders of what might be if I think I can lax up. It also serves as a talking point like my pathetic driver’s license does for people looking for hope, but most days I am just thankful for shirts.
There are other things that are claimed to help, but I have not tried. Cocoa Butter and Mederma are both used by pregnant women to ease the appearance of stretchmarks. Additionally, I believe the content of this Diet helps in maintaining the elasticity due to protein and fat being featured. The body does not cannibalize its own resources like on other diets, and many report their skin looks as good and clear as it ever had. Good skin health implies good skin elasticity to respond to the weight loss as well.
One final theory about loose skin:
http://www.bodyfatguide.com/LooseSkin.htm
To summarize the above link, there is no problem with loose skin, just a body fat percentage problem. I am at 11-12% body fat, so maybe I need to drop another 2-3 percent yet too. In either case, plastic surgery may be for some people, but it’s not for me.
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How can I lose weight without the hard time diets?
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Okay, I started excersizing everyday and eating extreme healthy like. Well my body started getting messed up cause it wasn’t used to it. So I stopped but then my body got screwed up even more. Would my best bet be just to stick to the diets and exersicing and my body will eventually get used to it? Help!
Liz,
There is no need for extremes. It sounds like you shocked your system by going full bore right out of the gate. You can be successful with moderation in the beginning, then increasing intensity or duration as your body adapts:
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The best diet is the one that is easy to in initiate, maintain, and integrate into your daily life. You can lose weight and make fat loss permanent by committing to a more positive lifestyle that emphasizes good food choices, moderate (but regular, consistent, and whole-body) exercise that includes weight training, and 30-40 minutes of continuous activity (like walking) each day. One day a week should be very light activity, or even a total rest day. (You don’t want to fry your Central Nervous System.)
You’ll want to establish a slight calorie deficit (burn more than you take in) each week, and look to lose 1-2 lbs each week. Your diet program must be sensible, safe, and progressive. There is no need for complicated calorie counting or expensive (and worthless) supplements/juices. Use one of the online calculators to find your baseline calorie level and eat slightly less. Sugar and processed foods are your enemy. Work on replacing them with fresh fruit, vegetables, and solid protein sources.
Make sure you gradually begin to consume more water, and take your rest as seriously as your activity.
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Instead of thinking about a specific diet, think about a life of making good food choices, engaging in regular exercise and physical activity, staying hydrated, and getting a good night’s sleep.
Finally, learn what feelings, behaviors, and situations sabotage your fat loss efforts and work to neutralize them. Emotional eating is mindless eating and you’ll normally reach for processed products that are calorie-intense…and are stored as fat.
Again, there is no need for controlling, restrictive, or starvation-type diets, harsh workouts, hours of mindless cardio, expensive supplements, or dangerous pills. You can lose weight and burn fat with attention to making intelligent food choices, a program of regular exercise that includes weight training to build lean muscle tissue, and consistent moderate activity.
Good luck. Please come back and let us know how you are doing.
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How to Lose Weight Fast?
If you want to lose weight fast, watch the following vide and read the succeeding article. These offers tips on how you can lose a few pounds as quickly and as safely as possible.
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The thing to remember when choosing a diet is to choose one that you can remain in a longer period if you have more than a few pounds to lose. Look for flavors, variety and ease of preparation of food. Make sure they are effective and has been a massive success to people like you.
The first thing anyone considering a diet plan to lose 10 pounds fast to do is seek medical advice on the regime they want to follow. Your doctor may give you their educated opinion on food after a full physical examination, which will let you know if this plan is good for you.
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