How to firm your skin after weight loss?

People who have lost a lot of weight suddenly are often victims of saggy skin. These excess skin dangling make the silhouette more unsightly than before. However, it is possible to remedy this through specific physical exercises and a suitable diet.

Avoid skin softening due to weight loss as much as possible

Sagging skin is the consequence of rapid weight loss caused by drastic dieting. The so-called "miracle" slimming diet is all the more devastating for the skin, because it attacks it on two levels.

First, the crash diet deprives the organs (including the skin) of essential nutrients to keep them healthy. Secondly, it quickly melts the masses of fat, leaving the skin no time to adapt. Consequences: skin in poor condition and hanging on the buttocks, stomach and limbs.

According to the advice of TDM TrainingDietMax , sports and dietetic coach, weight loss must be done in a healthy and programmed way. TDM offers tailor-made programs that allow you to lose weight , have a well-sculpted silhouette and toned skin. This requires training sessions that strengthen bones, muscles and skin, as well as a diet that properly nourishes these organs.

Firm the skin after weight loss

What to do when the slackening of the skin is there, for lack of having prevented it?

Physical exercise

Impossible to tone your skin without practicing physical exercise. This must be done in a targeted manner. If the problem is in the arms, it is necessary to strengthen the triceps. If he's on his stomach, you need to do abdominal strengthening exercises . If it is the inside of the thighs that relaxes, it is necessary to muscle the adductors. For the buttocks, squats offer better results. You can then swim to reshape the whole thing. And most importantly: avoid a sedentary lifestyle after weight loss. You have to walk at least 30 minutes a day.

Feed

To put the skin back on its feet, focus on foods rich in protein , antioxidants, provitamin A. To do this, include hazelnuts, almonds, broccoli, artichokes and sweet potatoes in your menu. Eat plenty of fruits such as blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, apples, kiwis. Add condiments such as gingers, red pepper, thyme. Eat carrots, pumpkins, spinach, lettuce. And drink green tea.

Thalassotherapy

Thalassotherapy (seawater treatment) is an ally for our skin. It gives it back its elasticity. This is only a complementary solution to physical exercises. It does not offer any tangible result on excess skin.

Surgery

Cosmetic surgery is the last resort. This option should only be considered if the sagging skin is too obvious. In this case, you have to find a reputable center for facelifts such as brachioplasty (arm surgery) and abdominoplasty (belly lift).