Question:
I work out 3 times a week and have crepey skin on my arms and legs. Increasing weights is not helping. Could I need more protein or just more weight? HELP. I’m 63 but skin is wrinkled like I’m 83.
– Jo C.
Answer:
Sagging and reduced skin firmness may be in part* the result of poor nutrition, but can’t easily be mended once the damage is done. See our articles New Year – New Skin! How to Eat to Get a Stunning Complexion – Part 1 and Part 2 for tips on prevention. Be sure you are getting sufficient fluid (1 ounce per 2 pounds body weight) and consuming healthy fats such as oils, salmon, tuna, avocado and nuts for healthy skin tone.
* sun damage, extreme weight shifts, genetics, smoking, aging and environmental toxins can also play a significant role in skin condition
– Debbie J., MS, RD
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