Anti-Aging Secrets for Looking and Feeling Younger Than Ever

I'm 40 years-old and I'm measurably fitter than I was 15 years ago. Fast-forward 12 months from now, and I intend to be in even better physical and mental condition than I am today. If you believe my fitness buddies, I have a body that ages in reverse. (Judge for yourself: that's me, above.) I'm 5 feet 8 inches tall, weigh 165 pounds, and have a body fat level hovering around 8 percent.

My name is 𝓐𝓷𝓲𝓵 𝓚𝓾𝓶𝓪𝓻 , and what I am is what you are: a parent, a spouse, a working professional. I'm Entrepreneur with two Buisness firms and also Ex Army person Now, I'm not reeling off my résumé just to stoke my own sense of self-satisfaction. I'm just telling you who I am, which is a hard-working, passionate guy who is living a full life by embracing the power of consistency and daily determination in achieving goals—whatever those goals may be.Recently, During this lockdown I've compiled my knowledge—fitness routines for sculpting ageless muscle, diet plans for melting off stubborn fat—into a book, Becoming Ageless: The Four Secrets to Looking and Feeling Younger Than Ever. Herein, you'll find just a taste of what I've learned. So read on, and remember: the best way to change isn't suddenly. It isn't about diving into the deep end of the pool. It's about putting a toe in the water, then a foot, then a knee, and so on. The way to change—and sustain that change—is to take your time. Be gentle on your body, and your body will respond by wanting you to do more.

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Sleep in the buffThere's no need for PJs when it comes to anti-aging. On her blog, Natasha Turner, MD, wrote being too warm when you sleep — by wearing too many clothes — can actually prevent your body from cooling down, which disrupts the release of your anti-aging hormones. So sleep in the buff! It feels good and it will help you prevent wrinkles.

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Stop Sitting So MuchSitting around feels oh-so-good, but it's oh-so-bad when it comes to aging. A study published in BMJ Open found sitting less than three hours a day could boost your life expectancy by a whopping two years. Yes, just from getting off your booty whenever possible, whether that's through a standing desk at work or multiple walking breaks during the day to get your body moving. And Here's Exactly How Many Calories You'll Be Burning.

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Stop Drinking So Much Coffee

Coffee might be the one thing that helps fuel you through long, tiring days. The only issue? When it comes to aging, it's not doing you any favors.

"Caffeine stimulates your adrenals and puts stress on them," says Mona Dan, Chinese traditional medicine expert and founder of Vie Healing in Beverly Hills. "Our adrenals hold onto our lifelong essence — it's what our bodies come into the world with — and as we age, we lose our essence. We start getting shorter and our memory and vision starts getting spotty. To keep the adrenals happy, we must support them by reducing caffeine. This will assist with long-term anti-aging."

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Take Regular Naps

If you miss out on crucial sleep hours, taking a regular nap is definitely necessary — yes, even as a full-grown adult. A six-year-long study of 24,000 participants found those who caught some Zs occasionally during the day actually kept their hearts healthier. In fact, those who napped three times a week for 30 minutes had a 37 percent lower coronary mortality than those who didn't nap at all.

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Stay Positive It's not always easy staying positive, but those who do reap some anti-aging benefits. A 2012 study published in the journal Aging found being optimistic and having a good attitude was linked to living a longer life.

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Hit Up the PoolIf you're looking for a reason to buy that fancy gym membership just so you can have access to a pool whenever you want to go for a swim, here you go: A 2008 study published in the International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education found in terms of anti-aging, swimming was a much better form of exercise than running, walking, or being sedentary. In fact, it cut the risk of death by 50 percent, keeping the body in tip-top shape.

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Joke Around MorePeople just don't laugh enough, but there's an important reason to make sure you're giggling on the regular: it can make you live longer. A 2012 study published in the journal Aging found the simple act of laughing was an incredibly important aspect in looking and feeling young. Just think: Less stress equals less wrinkles, and getting your laugh on can definitely boost your mood.

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Stock Up on Sunscreen

Wearing sunscreen every day — even when it's summer or wintertime! — isn't just important for protecting yourself from skin cancer. It's also crucial in keeping your skin from aging more quickly.

"It's your best friend in preventing aging," says Dana Stallings, director of spa at La Valencia in La Jolla California. "Whether you're hiking or headed to the office, generously apply sunscreen daily. And don't forget those especially vulnerable — and visible — areas like your hands and neck, which are more easily prone to sun damage.

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Get a Humidifier

If your skin continues to be dry no matter how much moisturizer you use, get a humidifier. Since it adds water vapor to the air, it will help perk up your skin, finally allowing it to retain some moisture and smooth our any fine lines that popped up from being so dull and flaky.

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Meditate on the Daily

Meditation isn't bogus: The practice has been scientifically proven to help with everything from better sleep to decreased anxiety, and one of the biggest benefits is less stress — something that can age you like crazy if you let it get the best of you.

"I don't think enough emphasis is placed on our stress levels and how it relates to internal disease as well as skin health," says dermatologist Hal Weitzbuch, founder of JuveTress. "Both meditation and relaxing exercises like yoga can have enormous effects on your overall well-being. After all, anti-aging isn't only looking or feeling younger — it also relates to using knowledge acquired with age to keep yourself healthy."

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Eat Tomatoes to Prevent Wrinkles

What's not to love about tomatoes? They're plump, juicy, taste good in and on everything, and — surprise! — they can even prevent wrinkles.

"The antioxidant lycopene in tomatoes may help prevent wrinkles by helping to protect your skin from UV damage," says Amy Gorin, MS, RDN, owner of Amy Gorin Nutrition in the New York City area. "I love fresh tomatoes in a salad or as a pairing with your favorite dip. Cooked tomatoes are also fabulous because research shows that the lycopene in cooked tomatoes is better absorbed by the body."

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Up Your B12 IntakeYou might take vitamins every morning, but are you taking B12? If you become deficient, it could result in everything from depression to memory loss and incontinence — all things you want to keep in check as you age, says Harvard Medical School. Make sure you're getting enough in your diet, and if you think you're low, pop some vitamins and start using nutritional yeast on everything.

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Eat More MushroomsWhat's not to love about mushrooms? The veggie is low cal, full of vitamins, and is completely delicious. Oh, and it also has some anti-aging benefits. A 2017 study published in the journal Food Chemistry found they're the highest dietary source of the antioxidants ergothioneine and glutathione, which protect your body from the harmful effects of oxidative stress from free radicals that can lead to everything from Alzheimer's to heart failure down the line.

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Enjoy Your Sweets

People who still smiling in their older years still eat their sweets — guaranteed. They definitely have a place in a healthy diet; you just have to eat them properly.

"Sweets and alcohol can be consumed afteryou meet all of your other nutritional requirements," says New York City-based facial plastic surgeon Dr. Michelle Yagoda. "That includes one 8 oz. glass of water before every meal, four ounces of protein at every meal, plenty of veggies and fruits, and complex carbs/whole grains. You'll crave less after eating healthy."

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Go Nuts for Almonds

There are so many things to love about almonds. They're delicious, full of plant-based protein, and they make for the perfect grab-and-go snack. Oh — and then there's also the fact that they're super anti-aging.

"Almonds are packed with vitamin E, which fights aging. By eating just 20 almonds a day — or a couple scoops of our delicious almond butter — you can get your daily dose," says Julie Fox, founder of Julie's Real. "They also fight inflammation, one of the single greatest contributors to aging."

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Hydrate with Herbal WaterWant to give your water a boost? Make it herbal. No matter which tea you go for, it will do your body some good as you get older, giving your skin and heart an anti-aging boost. In fact, as I talk about in Becoming Ageless,this is one of four ways to increase your daily water intake."Herbal water — in other words, tea — has beneficial properties to remove excess fat in the blood and drain them," says Mona Dan, Chinese Traditional Medicine expert and founder of Vie Healing in Beverly Hills. "For example, the reason why green tea is so popular in Asia is because of its bitter nature and ability to hold onto "dampness" — aka fat — in the body, assisting your body in draining it better. Not only is this level of hydration good for your skin, but also calming for the heart."

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Remain Curious

  How often do you actually learn something new? It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day, but remaining curious and opening up your mind as often as you can is a great way to prevent your brain power from slipping as you age.

"One of the best things we can do for our brains is seek out new information," says Amy Smith, recreation and events manager at The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina. "Science shows that when we're naturally curious about something, it helps improve our memory and opens our minds up to absorb and retain information. You can always find something new to explore in your hometown or go to the library and explore a range of topics that you've always been curious about.

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Avoid High-Carb Diets

When it comes to keeping your both as healthy as possible as you get older, a super high-carb diet isn't the answer. Add healthy choices like brown rice and whole grains into your diet, but going overboard could cause problems down the line.

"High-carb diets raise blood sugar and insulin and have now been convincingly associated with every major degenerative disease, from Alzheimer's to obesity, cancer, and heart disease," says board-certified nutritionist specialist Jonny Bowden, Ph.D.

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Cut Back on SodiumSodium is in everything. Even though salty foods taste good, the Cleveland Clinic says they also wreak havoc on your skin, sucking out all its moisture. If you want to prevent fine lines and wrinkles from popping up, ditch the salt and instead keep your body hydrated with plenty of water.

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Sneak Extra Nutrients Into Your Food

 It's hard to meet all of your nutritional needs every day — especially when you're trying to juggle a career and a family. That's exactly why it might be a good idea to invest in an extra healthy, anti-aging boost in the form of a powder.

"If you're too busy to prepare home-cooked, balanced meals, or if you — like 33 percent of adults — have a medical condition that leads to decreased absorption of nutrients even from a healthy diet, consider supplements," says New York City-based facial plastic surgeon Dr. Michelle Yagoda. "Powder supplements are the most bioavailable. I use BeautyScoop, a clinically-proven nutritional beauty supplement that helps deliver younger-looking skin, lustrous hair, and longer, stronger nails thanks to being packed with peptides, collagen, lipids, biotin, antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, and minerals."

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Stock Up on Coconut OilCoconut oil is one of those things that works just as well in your dinner as it does on your face. Because of that, it offers up plenty of anti-aging benefits, from keeping your health in check to making your skin silky-smooth.
 "I use coconut oil on everything. As a deep conditioner for my hair, make-up remover for my eyes, moisturizer for my cuticles.

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Have More Fun in the Bedroom

You don't need to hear this advice twice. In a 10-year-long study of 3,500 people from 18 to 102 years old, researchers at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in Scotland found couples in a healthy relationship who have sex at least three times a week look an average of 10 years younger. You're welcome.

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Exercise Your Lines Away

As I talk about in the book, one of the best anti-aging secrets you can possibly do is simply exercise regularly and moving your body throughout the day.

"Walk everywhere you can. Take the stairs when possible. Walk briskly with friends or pets. Lift weights and stretch regularly," says New York City-based facial plastic surgeon Dr. Michelle Yagoda ."Do something for a total of 30 minutes per day. Not only does exercise give you a healthy glow, but it also builds collagen and elastin to minimize the effects of aging."

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Take Biotin Supplements

If you prefer keeping your hair healthy with something as simple as a supplement, meet your perfect match. For youthful looking hair, all you need is to add some biotin to your morning vitamin roundup.

"I stress taking a biotin supplement year-round," says Lucy Garcia Plank, New York City-based hairstylist at Bergdorf Goodman. "It's a natural supplement that many people don't get enough of and that could be a contributing factor to dry, brittle hair — especially in the winter months. You can really tell a difference when taking it."

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Stay Social

It doesn't matter if you join a club based on one of your favorite hobbies or volunteer: Those who spend time around others tend to live longer — even if that means not being able to binge-watch Netflix every night.

"Studies of ultra-long-lived people show that belonging to a group like a church, a social club like a bridge or card group, a mutual interest group, or even close friendships are one of the key factors to long health," says Steven Gundry, MD, leading heart surgeon and author of The Plant Paradox.

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Take the Time to Breathe for 5 Minutest

Breathing is something we do 24/7, but its importance is so overlooked. Even taking deep breaths throughout the day is a great way to reduce stress, giving your body a reset and helping you channel your energy where you need it most.

"Stress releases cortisol, which contributes to heart attacks. It kills brain cells and literally causes your brain to shrink," says board-certified nutritionist specialist Jonny Bowden, Ph.D.. "Even five minutes a day of deep breathing will get you started. The reason they tell you to put your own oxygen mask on first is that you can't help anyone else if you don't take care of yourself."

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Eat Less Meat

Sorry, meat lovers, but if you want to take advantage of one of the best anti-aging secrets, you're going to have to cut animal protein out of your diet. According to a 2013 studypublished in JAMA Internal Medicine, vegetarians have a 12 percent lower risk of dying than those who eat meat on the regular. Luckily, there are plenty of great alternatives: Give the super-realistic Beyond Burger or Impossible Burger a try and you'll never look back.

The 5 Rules of Gaining Muscle Mass

We’ve compiled a list of the 5 most important nutrition rules to help you get the best gains from your workouts. Here they are in order of importance

Pack on the pounds

Whenever you start anything new, there’s always a learning curve and you’re bound to make a few rookie errors along the way. In bodybuilding there are two main mistakes beginners tend to make

Following a training program that’s not appropriate for their goals

Underestimating the importance of nutrition

You don’t grow just because you train; growth is actually dependent on proper recovery from training. And the way you recuperate best is by providing your body with the nutrients it needs at the appropriate times for optimal recovery and growth. Your goal is to add lean mass — muscle tissue. That’s true whether you’re a hardgainer, a guy with good genetics or a guy who carries excess bodyfat. Here are the basic nutritional principles you need to support your training to maximize your chances for muscle growth right out of the gate

Make sure you consume adequate calories every day

The bottom line is you can’t add weight if you aren’t taking in more calories than you’re burning. If you’re trying to pack on muscle, you have to consume enough surplus calories to support that growth. If you’re heftier to begin with, this task is a little trickier. You need to get enough calories to add muscle mass, but you also want to avoid an excessive increase in bodyfat. While you’re adding muscle mass, you should regard maintaining or just slightly increasing your bodyweight as progress

Split your total calories fairly evenly over 5–6 meals per day

This recommendation is a bodybuilding standard. The more frequently you feed your body, the better the contribution you’re making to build muscle mass while at the same time avoiding the addition of bodyfat. If you consume 3,000–4,000 calories over six meals versus just three meals, your metabolism will stay elevated and you’ll gain more muscle and much less bodyfat. Those who consume the same number of total calories, but in fewer, larger meals, however, send their bodies the signal to store bodyfat

Take in at least 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight each day 

When you want to build muscle tissue, you have to provide your body with the amino acids it needs. These aminos (there are 22 in total, essential, nonessential and conditionally essential) come from protein foods and protein supplements. Eating a variety of different protein sources is the best way to make sure you get a broad range of aminos. By targeting at least 1 gram of protein per pound of bodyweight, split fairly evenly over your six meals, you’ll keep a steady flow of aminos in your bloodstream to fuel growth

Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables

Many beginners focus too much on protein or calories at the expense of other types of foods that are dense in nutrients per calorie. Make sure you get in at least six servings of vegetables and fruit each day. They’re low in calories but rich in vitamins and minerals to support gains and overall health. At larger meals, you should consume more than one serving and you can do your body an even bigger favor by having a few different fruit or veggie items on your plate

Emphasize workout-window nutrition

Around the time of your workouts — before and after — your body needs protein and fast-digesting carbs (sugar) to drive the recovery process. Consuming sugar before and after your workouts helps reload glycogen burned during exercise, and it delivers amino acids to your muscles so that they recover and grow more quickly. Take in about 25–40 grams of protein before and after your workouts, depending on your bodyweight. Hardgainers should match their sugar intake to their protein consumption, gram per gram, pre- and post-workout. If you’re a bigger guy starting out, you can cut the sugar before workouts and just take it after

The 4-Step Solution to Loose Skin After Weight Loss

If you have loose skin after weight loss, first celebrate your weight loss victory! Then, learn more about the factors that affect skin elasticity and what you can do to help your body snap back.

If you’ve lost a lot of weight recently, then you may have noticed that you have a bit of loose skin hanging around. Common areas for extra skin after weight loss include under the arms, under the chin or a pouch around the stomach. But loose skin can appear almost anywhere on the body, especially if you have lost weight rapidly.

Before we go on, let’s start with a brief anatomy overview, from the outside in. First you have your skin, a nice protective layer and the largest organ of the integumentary (external layer or covering) system—think of it as the wrapper that holds your body. Then you have a layer of body fat. Under that is where your muscles live. So when you lose a substantial amount of body fat, along with some muscle (which is common in rapid weight loss), you are literally removing the mass that has previously been stretching your skin. When that mass is gone, you're left with a partially empty wrapper.

What causes loose skin after you lose weight?

Your skin is a very elastic organ that has to stretch as you move and grow. It also has to shrink if you lose fat and muscle. But your skin is not just one big piece of rubber that covers the entire body—it's an organ. Just like all the other organs in your body, it's made of cells.

Though the skin cells on the outer part of your skin (the epidermis) are constantly being sloughed off and replaced with new cells, the skin cells under the epidermis are a bit more permanent.

Different layers of your skin have different types of cells. Though the skin cells on the outer part of your skin (the epidermis) are constantly being sloughed off and replaced with new cells, the skin cells under the epidermis are a bit more permanent. These layers of the skin, called the dermis and sub-dermis, are made up of elastic connective tissues, fibers, blood vessels and all sorts of components that can stretch or contract depending on how they’re treated.

When you lose weight, and especially when you lose weight very quickly, these elastic components of your skin not only lose the layers of fat that keep them stretched out over your body, but they also don’t have much time for their elasticity to adapt to your new body shape.

Is it loose skin or just stubborn fat?

In general, immediately after weight loss, the majority of loose skin is actually just excess subcutaneous body fat covered by skin. So even if you have hit your “goal weight,” you may actually still have some of this body fat hanging around.

Subcutaneous fat is referred to as "soft fat," which can be easily confused with plain old skin. This type of fat can be very stubborn, which means it can take a long time to disappear after you've lost weight. And before you ask, yes, "stubborn fat" is a real thing!

Our adipose tissue (or body fat) is full of alpha-2 and beta-2 receptors. A-2 and b-2 receptors interact with the catecholamines (adrenaline and noradrenaline) to cause stored body fat to be set free. Without getting too biological, B-2 receptors are associated with “easy fat” that we can lose, well, easily. A-2 receptors are associated with “stubborn fat,” which can be harder to lose. In particular, the fat around our belly has a notoriously low b-2:a-2 ratio, which is one reason why the “spare tire” is often the last part of the body to lean up.

If the area of loose skin that you are focused on is more than a few millimeters thick, that's a good sign that it is actually residual body fat.

So here's a test, if the area of loose skin that you are focused on is more than a few millimeters thick, that's a good sign that it is actually residual body fat. This means that if you keep up your new lifestyle of being someone who weighs less, your skin will continue to shrink and tighten. Eventually, the appearance of loose skin will disappear.

But if the skin you pinch is quite thin (more like the back of your hand), or you've already been dealing with loose skin for quite some time with little or no change, this may not be the case. You are likely dealing with loose skin, not stubborn fat.

Can you prevent loose skin after weight loss?

Before we get into some steps you can take to help your body deal with loose skin more efficiently, let’s talk about how you can avoid this issue in the first place.

Crash diets and excessive amounts of time spent exercising can rapidly shed both muscle and fat, resulting in a double-whammy on your skin. Meaning that the supportive underlying muscular structure that holds skin against your body is lost along with the fat that keeps the skin stretched tight.

Any weight loss beyond 2-3 pounds per month is likely to be lean muscle, not fat.

Most weight loss programs, even the ones that claim to be slow, aim for 1-2 pounds of fat loss per week. But most people can only lose 2-3 pounds of body fat per month. Any weight loss beyond that 2-3 pounds per month is likely to be lean muscle, not fat.

In a 2008 study, researchers found that small, cumulative changes in diet and activity (which are quite similar to the approach Nutrition Diva Monica Reinagel and I use in the Weighless program) produced slow but sustainable weight loss. That type of slow, steady weight loss also avoided pitfalls like loose skin.

In conjunction with losing weight slowly, make sure your weight loss program includes some type of resistance training (or even, dare I say, weight lifting) so that you do not lose lean muscle. I have many articles in the Get-Fit Guy archives if you need some guidance on where to start with resistance training.

Is loose skin something to worry about?

I think this is an important question—is loose skin really worth worrying about?

If your loose skin is causing pain or discomfort, and especially if you are getting chafing during activity, you may want to do something about it, like wearing compression garments. Exercisers that carry larger amounts of weight are often more susceptible to repetitive-use injuries like strains, shin splints, sprains, and other joint issues. But simply wearing some compression gear can help compress loose skin against the skeleton and minimize the tiny tissue tears that can be caused by skin vibration and oscillation.

Don’t let the stigma of loose skin stop you from living your best life.

But if your loose skin isn’t causing pain or injury, please don’t let the stigma of loose skin stop you from living your best life. 

As one woman quoted in the article said, "Don't you dare hold your potential hostage because you're worried what someone might say or think."

When I started researching this topic, I was faced with about 562 million search results for "loose skin." That plain fact tells me the issue is more common than we think! Sure, if significant weight loss is or was your goal, you might end up with loose skin. But I believe that focusing on your loose skin instead of celebrating all the good you've done for your health would be a shame.

That said, even if you are ready to be as bold as the people in that 
4 ways to address loose skin after weight loss

First off, don’t panic! As I said, because your skin is a living organ, it will slowly return to a shape that fits your new body. But since that process can take a few years, here are steps you can take to help it along.

1. Stay hydrated

Attend to your hydration needs. Water is a crucial component of maintaining skin elasticity. Don’t forget that hydration comes from both food and drink.

Your skin is made up of cells. Skin cells, like all cells in your body, are made up of water. Without water, this enormous organ will certainly not function at its best. If your skin is not getting a sufficient amount of water, your skin will have less resilience and less elasticity.

2. Eat properly

Two necessary ingredients that keep skin plump and elastic are collagen and elastin. Make sure you eat protein-rich foods. Cottage cheese, milk, legumes, tofu, beans, seeds, nuts, and fish all contain collagen and elastin forming components as well as oils to help maintain healthy skin.

3. Take care of your skin

Nourish and care for your skin. Daily exfoliation can help to remove dead skin cells and increase skin circulation. A hot bath with salts and minerals can improve skin tone. Skin tightening creams with herbal formulas and ingredients such as aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, yeast extract, soy protein, vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin A can help to hydrate and increase collagen and elastin formation in the skin.

For more information about skincare after weight loss, read the Nutrition Diva's post on how vitamin E can help with stretch marks.

A few more things you can do to care for your skin include:

• Staying away from harsh detergents (like soaps, shampoos, and dishwashing liquids with sulfates)
• Limiting your sun exposure and staying away from tanning beds
• Not smoking and avoiding secondhand smoke
• Minimizing your contact with hot and chlorinated water

  
  4. Increase your body’s muscle mass

  As we covered, skin becomes loose after weight loss because the fat that was supporting the skin has literally been removed. With that mass gone, you are left with an empty wrapper. So, why not fill that wrapper back up with some muscle mass?

  Engaging in some hypertrophic (muscle building) activities, especially in the areas around the loose skin, can give the appearance of tighter skin. Sure, you aren’t actually shrinking the skin, but you are giving it the appearance of tightness by filling that empty space with muscle, a healthier and more metabolically active (it burns calories) tissue.

  Can loose skin go away on its own?

  The truth is, skin can only be stretched so far before it loses some of its ability to snap back, especially as we age. Genes also influence how much collagen our skin retains as we get older. So does the amount of weight you've lost and how long the weight was carried before you lost it.

  The truth is, skin can only be stretched so far before it loses some of its ability to snap back, especially as we age.

  If you’ve had a 9-month pregnancy, then you’ll likely be able to tighten your loose skin. But if you’ve carried a hundred or more extra pounds around for many years, and you are experiencing the pain or discomfort we addressed earlier, you may be a candidate for plastic surgery to tighten and lift that loose skin. Time, nutrition, hydration, skincare, and building muscle may not ever be enough.

  A surgical fix should only be used in extreme cases. And a word of warning: I've heard from trainer friends that folks who have undergone this operation have gained more fat back while rehabilitating from surgery. Make sure you work closely with a specialist before and after a surgery such as this to avoid this potential pitfall.

  Bottom line

  As mentioned earlier, the elasticity of your skin will naturally decrease with age. Though you can address some of the issues in this article, such as not losing weight too quickly, staying properly hydrated, eating the right foods, and caring for your skin, you can’t slow time.

  But instead of letting age stress you out, focus on the things you have control over like staying active, sleeping well, keeping your stress levels low, and eating right. Because if you can do that, you’ll find that you always look good and feel great.