** 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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Atkins Diet Recipes: Low Carb Peanut Butter Fudge
I wanted to do a new low carb video to welcome in the new year. These were a big hit at all my holiday family functions even with my non-low carbing family members. Most never new they were eating low carb fudge. The original recipe can be found her
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Atkins Diet: Low Carb Breakfast - not necessarily like Mom made
I deal with the question by a viewer who like I was sick of eggs and bacon, and was looking for alternative breakfast items. My criteria for a good low carb breakfast is: * has to be quick to make * has to be easy to make * has to provide enough ...
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Race Harder! Cycling Nutrition Pro Tips
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Dog Doesn't Recognize Owner After Weight Loss...Until He Sniffs | The Dodo
Dog Doesn't Recognize Owner After He Loses Weight | This guy lost so much weight after being the in hospital for weeks that his dog can't believe it's really him ...
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WHAT I EAT + HOW TO MAKE GRAINS HEALTHIER | Healthy & Realistic
THUMBS UP & SUBSCRIBE! -- http://bit.ly/1jv9omu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi guys! Welcome back to my channel :) In today's video...
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