5 Tips To Overcome Sagging
Sometimes, our weight changes, together with a poor diet cause the appearance of flaccidity. To get those toned arms and legs back, here are 5 helpful tips.
What is sagging?
Weight loss, especially when it is not done following a proper diet and a successful exercise program, can cause loss of muscle mass and the consequent appearance of excess sagging skin and soft areas. It is a fairly common problem in people suffering sudden weight loss due to illness or after operations such as bariatric surgery. Another cause of this disorder is the loss of elastin and collagen that we suffer as we age.
Although the flaccidity is analyzed as an aesthetic problem, the excess of skin could cause infections by bacteria or fungi. That is why it is important that we treat it on time and avoid damage to our health and self-esteem.
5 tips to beat sagging
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Improper diet
Antioxidants are the best resource to fight against the action of free radicals. These toxins contribute to the aging of our skin and promote sagging.
Red fruits and citrus fruits are ideal for obtaining a good supply of antioxidants and vitamin C, thus contributing to the purification of the body and the formation of collagen.
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No junk food
The so-called junk food is an easy resource when we do not have time or when, we have anxiety. But these products rich in salts and fats are harmful to our body: they increase our weight, promote the deposition of fats in our tissues, affect our heart and contribute to an increase in cholesterol. By accumulating fluids in the tissues, we lose the firmness of the skin . So now you know Avoid them!
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Beware of the sun!
The sun is necessary for our health, in particular to synthesize Vitamin D, but exposing ourselves to it for too many hours affects our skin. Among other consequences, overexposure affects natural collagen, causes fluid loss and, therefore, the firmness of our skin. So always avoid sunbathing in the hours when the rays are most intense (from 12 noon to 4 p.m.).
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Exercises to fight sagging
A good exercise program will help us correct flaccidity and stimulate muscle development. If you have greater flaccidity in the waist and abdomen, sit-ups and stretching are recommended . If you want to toughen your legs and glutes, spend at least an hour brisk walking, biking, or swimming.
The small daily efforts will allow gradually keep improving our tone and correct sagging. It takes some effort, we know, but nothing is impossible if we put in a little will. How about we start today?
Valeria Sabater
Graduated in Psychology from the University of Valencia in 2004. Master in Safety and Health at work in 2005 and Master in Mental System Management: neurocreativity, innovation and sixth sense in 2016 (University of Valencia). Collegiate number CV14913. He took the course Nutrition and obesity: overweight control, offered by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Student of Social and Cultural Anthropology at UNED, Valeria Sabater has worked in the area of social psychology selecting and training personnel. Since 2008, she has been a psychology and emotional intelligence trainer in secondary schools and offers psycho-pedagogical support to children with development and learning problems. In addition, she is a writer and has received various literary awards.
