I am a 31 year old black female. I recently lost about 55 pounds due to stress, so the weight came off pretty quickly, quicker than my working out was able to catch up with. What types of exercises do I need to do to tighten my arms and thighs up again? Generally, how long would it take, I'm getting a little worried that I won't be able to fix this. I am at my ideal weight (lighter than high school, woo hoo) but my goal is get rid of the bat wings and looseness of inner thighs.
Answered by Jamie Kerem Your skin simply hasn't had time to adapt its elasticity due to the rate at which you lost the weight. The skin is a very elastic organ, but in this case it couldn't quite keep up with the speed at which you lost those 55 pounds.
Don't panic. Your skin will catch up. In the meantime there are tips to speed up the process.
Drink more water. If you think you've drank enough, drink another glass. Staying hydrated will teach your body to get rid of the water in your underlying subcutaneous layer to make room for more.
Moisturize and take care of your skin.
Eat and exercise correctly. Exercising 3-5 times a week will help you maintain your weight (don't lose any more or you'll be furthering the gap from your loose skin) and possibly tone up the areas of muscle where you have this loose skin. Eating enough calories and consuming enough protein will ensure those muscles are properly fueled for growth and recovery, tightening up the gap between your skin and your muscles.
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