has anyone heard that collagen might help with this problem?
yah thats why i drink a daily blueberry-cran drink OR eat a raspberry jello...both of these IP products contian collagen and are said to help with this problem
I love this site!!! Was very concerned about what to do for saggy skin that I know is coming.... Will get blueberry-cran drink on my next visit!!
I've been rubbing Bio oil on my under arms and under my chin since I started last week. I love that stuff and hoping it will help with tightening skin up!!! I use it on skin tags and they eventually disappear!!!!
For what it's worth I just started IP and I walk 4 easy to medium paced,lies daily.today I didn't even before breakfast and felt so energized. I just finished a marathon6 weeks ago so I am in pretty good shape despite being overweight so walking was tough but I made a fun playlist on my iPod and have a blast. Warning though that I tried to jog and got immediately pooped. I could walk forever burning the fat from my tuckus lol. Glad you are giving it a go.
I lost 100 pounds and had loose skin. After a year of exercise my arms and legs toned up and looked much better. I still have loose skin on my stomach.
I exercised while on Ip and losing.
It is worth it to be healthy and happy!
I agree with the exercising!I have lost a bit of weight too with loose skin, I have tightened up the skin as best as possible with exercise and lots of water and vitamins, good lotions, and massages help the skin as well. You don't have to go to a massage therapist just massage your own skin. However, I am sure there are other alternatives to loose skin.
What I am seeing right now, on me, is not so much loose skin, but cellulite looking areas...:/ ....I've lost almost 70 pounds...and 47 inches! Yay! Not at goal yet, though...Thank you in advance for any more feedback concerning the cellulite looking 'stuff'!
I have to say I think there is no hope with my loose skin... I have had 4 kids by C Section and with wanting to lose over 100 lb I think I will just have to deal with it! lol Or get it nip and tucked!
I'm considering Starting Ideal Protein, but I have concerns about not being able to exercise on phase one. I want to lose over 100 pounds and I know that exercise plays a crucial role in maintaing/gaining muscle, which also helps with loose skin. Has anyone done phase one and lost a significant amount of weight and not had loose skin? Does anyone exercise on phase one? Just a little concerned.
I am only on DAY 3 of Phase 1. My coach told me it's ok to exercise after the first 2 weeks. I play tennis year round. I'm on several league teams, so I don't have that amount of time to take off. I played today and was ready to quit during the 3rd GAME! Luckily, I had brought the SW puffs with me. I snacked on those and felt better. But, now I don't really want to try to exercise until I reach that 2 week mark. However, I may go for a walk or a bike ride that easy. I am participating in a triathlon RELAY. I won't have the energy to do it alone
Has anyone tried the IP collagen drinks with spinach? I am considering switching out my daily choco-spinach smoothie with the cran-rasberry one.
The collagen packets aren't a complete protein & should only be used every-other-day.
There are 2 w/ collagen which ARE complete protein: chicken noodle soup and RTD strawberry/banana.
Personally, I only like the spinach in a chocolate smoothie. I did it in vanilla with mint for St Patty's day & it was okay too.
The collagen packets aren't a complete protein & should only be used every-other-day.
There are 2 w/ collagen which ARE complete protein: chicken noodle soup and RTD strawberry/banana.
Personally, I only like the spinach in a chocolate smoothie. I did it in vanilla with mint for St Patty's day & it was okay too.
Nice idea on the Vanilla with mint. I have been curious about that.
I add it to the Wildberry Yogurt drink and it's okay (a little sweet for my liking)
The collagen packets aren't a complete protein & should only be used every-other-day.
There are 2 w/ collagen which ARE complete protein: chicken noodle soup and RTD strawberry/banana.
Personally, I only like the spinach in a chocolate smoothie. I did it in vanilla with mint for St Patty's day & it was okay too.
Thank you very much Lisa! I didn't see this when I reposted that same question on the daily chat so sorry for repeating myself, ha ha!
What kinds of exercise are you guys going, anyone doing weights? I read that most exercise is ok, cardio is fine, but we should stay away from weights?
What kinds of exercise are you guys going, anyone doing weights? I read that most exercise is ok, cardio is fine, but we should stay away from weights?
I would say strength training is fine. The IP videos says the Slow Burn method is really ideal with the program. If your wanting to do cardio you have to lower your intensity to no more than 60% I believe.
I love this site!!! Was very concerned about what to do for saggy skin that I know is coming.... Will get blueberry-cran drink on my next visit!!
I've been rubbing Bio oil on my under arms and under my chin since I started last week. I love that stuff and hoping it will help with tightening skin up!!! I use it on skin tags and they eventually disappear!!!!
How long did it take the skin tags to disappear? Hate the thought of having them frozen off. Thanks for the info!
I have lost a bit of weight too with loose skin, I have tightened up the skin as best as possible with exercise and lots of water and vitamins, good lotions, and massages help the skin as well. You don't have to go to a massage therapist just massage your own skin. However, I am sure there are other alternatives to loose skin.
