What's the DEAL with my skin?

OK, so this could imply so many different things....but for today's blog, we'll be talking about loose skin. It seems to be an overwhelming concern among fitness enthusiasts.

Lose skin is not your lot! You can do some preventative exercises to prevent loose skin. Here are a few of the basics:

1. Focus on resistance training. Cardio queens, step off the elliptical machine! Cardio alone will not help rebuild collagen in the skin which is essential to skin elasticity.
2. Get your diet right. Make sure you're getting enough protein. If you think your aren't, chances are...you aren't. Think lean protein and get it at every meal.
3. Ditch the sugar. Cellulite and loose skin have 1 common denominator: they both LOVE sugar. Simple sugar such as candy, baked goods, white breads and pastas all contribute to lower collagen and saggier skin, PLUS they feed those lovely little dimples on your backside.
4. HYDRATE! Just like protein, if you think you aren't getting enough water...you aren't! Chug a minimum of 3 liters throughout the day and add in some herbal teas to boost immunity and cell health :)

Is it easy to keep the skin tight? No. Is it easy to tighten loose skin? Absolutely not! BUT, it is doable and totally worth it in the end.....get the pun there ;)

Seriously, put in maximum effort and you will reap maximum results!

Have a healthy day!

Michelle