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Sassy69
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There are things that will help a bit like Yohimburn ES (see AF Store) to help w/ topical fat burning but otherwise, depending on the amount you are talking about -- if its like skin after a gastric bypass, then you might be looking at surgery. If you have just recently lost some weight but not to the extent of a gastric bypass, your skin's elasticity will help recover somewhat. And also just continue your diet & training. Otherwise, I guess you can check w/ your plastic surgeon about anything he / she can do.
fitbabe
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Sassy69 said:
I was just reading your sassy2005 thread. How did the prep H and yohimbe wrap go did it work at all? Never would have thought about putting that stuff on my belly.
Ive lost about 70lbs in the last year and Im lucky I dont have a lot more saggy bits. It has improved a bit but Im still trying to loose another 14lbs, I think. I want to see my abs then Im happy and thats where its all sitting, on my waist.
Sassy69
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Yohimburn is actually a topical fat burner. Prep H just does a temporary tightening of the skin. You hear about competitors, pageant girls, etc using Prep H immediately before a show. Please understand that there are no quickie ways to "tighten" your skin. If you've lost a lot of bodyfat quickly, you have to expect that your skin probably won't immediately tighten up. Generally if you are like under 50, don't smoke, eat a healthy diet, etc. the elasticity in your skin will eventually catch up. As I said, if you are talking about a significant "flap" of loose skin like following a gastric bypass, then you might have to go to the surgery option to simply get rid of the excess skin.
Otherwise, there is some thought that loose skin is simply just the final step of a diet to tighten up all the way. Based on the idea that loose skin is made up partially of water, partially of remaining fat deposits so you just gotta keep hitting the diet.
Personally if you are just trying to lose bodyfat in general and are not looking to accomplish a certain look by a certain date (e.g. a competition), stick w/ the Yohimburn.
Otherwise, there is some thought that loose skin is simply just the final step of a diet to tighten up all the way. Based on the idea that loose skin is made up partially of water, partially of remaining fat deposits so you just gotta keep hitting the diet.
Personally if you are just trying to lose bodyfat in general and are not looking to accomplish a certain look by a certain date (e.g. a competition), stick w/ the Yohimburn.
fitbabe
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Sassy69 said:
an eternity I reckon.
I dont fancy the surgery option, its a bit of a stinger in the purse.
It will have to be a last resort. If I do have to go that route at least some of the stretch marks would go too.
Only problem with getting yohimburn is finding it. When stuff comes through customs they dont just tax you on the product they add the shipping first. Then after that the post office or courier slaps on their charge for administration (load of old cods that one). Costs a bloody fortune sometimes.
covergrl80
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Pilates exercises. The mat exercises are great at tightening up the torso (stomach, waist, back, hips, etc.). The Pilates series of movements seem so simple when you first see them. But once you try them you will find that they target these areas better than any other exercises. By the end of the series of movements, you will definitely know that you worked out. If you do these movements regularly, by the end of a month you will begin to see and feel the results.
