Loose skin following fat loss

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here and this thread has taken a nasty turn. Thanks to those who offered suggestions instead of judgement or insults. I’m sorry if my post triggered anyone. A little grace goes a long way.

There is always the same poster that uses derogatory words when she is unhappy with a response from another poster. This time she used the c-word. She is a very bitter and unhappy person.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am 49 and have lost 60 pounds. I started making tallow and use it on my body and face along with castor oil. It has made a huge difference. Also, fasting truly helps. I do a long fast once a month following my period. Think 5-7 days. This helps “eat” the excess skin.

How do you not begin to smell after a fashion rubbing home cooked beef fat on yourself? Doesn’t it go rancid?

OP I can’t imagine you have that much excess skin from ten pounds fat loss. I would say gentle exfoliation and a really good topical moisturizer. I wonder if one of those Mutha lotions meant for pregnant women would help with elasticity, or maybe a retinol, though I don’t know that that’s safe across the body.

And unless your diet is rich in good fats, add some. Salmon, avocado, nuts. You’re probably eating those already though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am 49 and have lost 60 pounds. I started making tallow and use it on my body and face along with castor oil. It has made a huge difference. Also, fasting truly helps. I do a long fast once a month following my period. Think 5-7 days. This helps “eat” the excess skin.

I also found fasting tightened skin for me, at least 72 hours seemed to work best. It will continue to tighten for up to a year after weight stabilizes.

Besides collaged (and be sure to take C with it), I've heard that regular dry brushing can be helpful.

Congrats on the loss, good work!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am 49 and have lost 60 pounds. I started making tallow and use it on my body and face along with castor oil. It has made a huge difference. Also, fasting truly helps. I do a long fast once a month following my period. Think 5-7 days. This helps “eat” the excess skin.

How do you not begin to smell after a fashion rubbing home cooked beef fat on yourself? Doesn’t it go rancid?

OP I can’t imagine you have that much excess skin from ten pounds fat loss. I would say gentle exfoliation and a really good topical moisturizer. I wonder if one of those Mutha lotions meant for pregnant women would help with elasticity, or maybe a retinol, though I don’t know that that’s safe across the body.

And unless your diet is rich in good fats, add some. Salmon, avocado, nuts. You’re probably eating those already though.

DP but you can also buy whipped tallow moisturizer commercially. If concerned @ smell, apply it at night and shower in am. It soaks in fairly quickly.

https://www.amazon.com/Beef-Tallow-Honey-Balm-Grass-Fed/dp

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am 49 and have lost 60 pounds. I started making tallow and use it on my body and face along with castor oil. It has made a huge difference. Also, fasting truly helps. I do a long fast once a month following my period. Think 5-7 days. This helps “eat” the excess skin.

Are you saying you slather your face and body with animal fat? Surely you're not serious.

Tallow is a popular moisturizer. Tons being sold on Amazon.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am 49 and have lost 60 pounds. I started making tallow and use it on my body and face along with castor oil. It has made a huge difference. Also, fasting truly helps. I do a long fast once a month following my period. Think 5-7 days. This helps “eat” the excess skin.

May I ask how you fast? Would love to know. Water fast?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here and this thread has taken a nasty turn. Thanks to those who offered suggestions instead of judgement or insults. I’m sorry if my post triggered anyone. A little grace goes a long way.

There is always the same poster that uses derogatory words when she is unhappy with a response from another poster. This time she used the c-word. She is a very bitter and unhappy person.

Yep. One person. Just one.

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