What can I do about excess skin?
Asked by anonymous on Sep 02, 2008
in Weight Maintenance
A few years ago, I weighed 224.4 lb, and after a year of dieting with very little physical activity, I lost 70.4 lb. Now, after some more dieting, I weigh 136.4 lb, and I am perfectly satisfied with my weight. The problem is the excess skin, mainly on my stomach. It's really ugly and I would like to lose it. Does exercising help? Or should I go on a diet to lose just that flap?
Answer
More dieting will not help you to lose excess skin. Strength-training exercises that build up the core muscles, like Pilates, might help you to fill out a bit. But it takes time for the skin to snap back, and your skin’s elasticity depends on your genetics, age and how long you were overweight. Eating high-vitamin A foods, like dark green and bright orange vegetables and fruit, is good for the skin’s elasticity. But for some people, plastic surgery is the best solution. Watch this video to learn more about tummy tucks on About.com.
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