Weight loss... changes you've noticed...
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I feel the cold too; I just can't get warm today.
dukandebut
Goat herder(ess)
It's freezing here!
One bad thing I have noticed is that my already dry skin and hair has become worse. I'd kind of got them under control, but I'm experiencing flaky skin again and dull, even less controllable hair.
Anyone else have the same probs?
One bad thing I have noticed is that my already dry skin and hair has become worse. I'd kind of got them under control, but I'm experiencing flaky skin again and dull, even less controllable hair.
Anyone else have the same probs?
alottolose
Gold Member
changes I've noticed...
My thighs no longer spread/sprawl across the bottom of the bath when I sit in it ... pre dukan I looked down horrified one day and realised that somewhere inside the swathe of flab were 2 bones...needless to say it was quite depressing...
my thighs will never be super slim but they're in better proportion now
oh and my god the confidence boost of being checked out it's been happening quite a bit recently and I'm totally not complaining...
confidence is something of mine that took a huge battering... bullied for my weight through most of my pre-teen/teenage years....I took to hiding under huge clothes (probably making the problem look ten times worse)....but hopefully I can get some confidence back long term
also buying jeans pre-dukan which I got home and didn't fit and are now loose around the waist (just wish they were loose around the thighs - next step hopefully then I'm down another dress size)
xx
My thighs no longer spread/sprawl across the bottom of the bath when I sit in it ... pre dukan I looked down horrified one day and realised that somewhere inside the swathe of flab were 2 bones...needless to say it was quite depressing...
my thighs will never be super slim but they're in better proportion now
oh and my god the confidence boost of being checked out
it's been happening quite a bit recently and I'm totally not complaining...confidence is something of mine that took a huge battering... bullied for my weight through most of my pre-teen/teenage years....I took to hiding under huge clothes (probably making the problem look ten times worse)....but hopefully I can get some confidence back long term
also buying jeans pre-dukan which I got home and didn't fit and are now loose around the waist
(just wish they were loose around the thighs - next step hopefully then I'm down another dress size)xx
alottolose
Gold Member
I don't have these problems... I've combination skin and normal hair (greasy during totm)...but Cathy "bubblemum" makes soaps so she might be able to advise at least re your dry skin xx
dukandebut
Goat herder(ess)
alottolose - Your confidence definitely should be well and truly boosted - that's fantastic!
Thanks for the rec re Cathy, but I think it's starting to improve. I have a fab home microdermabrasion scrub which has got rid of the flaky skin and it seems to be starting to balance out again now (fingers crossed!)
Hopefully, it was just a temporary thing whilst my skin adjusted to me eating a whole lot less fat.
Thanks for the rec re Cathy, but I think it's starting to improve. I have a fab home microdermabrasion scrub which has got rid of the flaky skin and it seems to be starting to balance out again now (fingers crossed!)
Hopefully, it was just a temporary thing whilst my skin adjusted to me eating a whole lot less fat.
alottolose
Gold Member
ooh which kit is it? ...x (glad it's helping x)
...x (glad it's helping x)dukandebut
Goat herder(ess)
It's not actually a kit, alottolose, but it is absolutely brilliant. I've used it for years and it's helped my very dry skin loads.
The name is Epidermx II and it's made by a company called NaturDerm. I've always bought it from either of a couple of good sites I know from the US or Canada, but it may also be available over here now.
It's a cream with lots of tiny bead particles and it's unbelievably more effective than any other scrub-type product I've ever tried.
The directions tell you to use it daily, but I use it once or twice weekly instead and I very gently scrub my face for 60 seconds. Works perfectly for me.
Sorry to have rambled on, I'm a bit of a skincare geek!
The name is Epidermx II and it's made by a company called NaturDerm. I've always bought it from either of a couple of good sites I know from the US or Canada, but it may also be available over here now.
It's a cream with lots of tiny bead particles and it's unbelievably more effective than any other scrub-type product I've ever tried.
The directions tell you to use it daily, but I use it once or twice weekly instead and I very gently scrub my face for 60 seconds. Works perfectly for me.
Sorry to have rambled on, I'm a bit of a skincare geek!
alottolose
Gold Member
skincare geekery is much welcomed ...I may have to pick your brain i need something that works on dry skin, uneven tone and combination t-zone patches ....oh and world peace .... x
...I may have to pick your brain i need something that works on dry skin, uneven tone and combination t-zone patches ....oh and world peace .... xdukandebut
Goat herder(ess)
skincare geekery is much welcomed
World peace, eh? You don't ask for much!
I'm afraid I'm not so good with oily or combination skin, but dry skin and uneven tone sounds just up my street.
Regular exfoliation is an absolute must for both of those last 2 probs. The Epidermx II is particularly fab as it also helps to fade marks. There are 2 other brands I rate for uneven skin tone, but some of the products are a bit pricey: Karin Herzog Essential Mask is amazing, leaves your skin glowing and more even-toned; the Nia24 range is also great for reducing marks and blotchiness - the Intensive Recovery Complex for dry skin and the Skin Strengthening Complex for oily/combo/normal skin.
For world peace, you're going to need everyone on Earth to hold hands, group hug and all sing Kum-bay-ya together (like at Brownies and Guides). Good luck with that!
alottolose
Gold Member
Kum-bay-ya my lord, Kum-bay-ya, Kum-bay-ya my lord, Kum-bay-ya, Kum-bay-ya my lord, Kum-bay-ya, oh lord Kum-bay-ya.....
dukandebut
Goat herder(ess)
Kum-bay-ya my lord, Kum-bay-ya, Kum-bay-ya my lord, Kum-bay-ya, Kum-bay-ya my lord, Kum-bay-ya, oh lord Kum-bay-ya.....
There you go, I bet you're feeling more peaceful already. Now all you have to do is persuade a few billion more people to join in.
alottolose
Gold Member
well there's a dozen or so on dukan get singing ladies! x
get singing ladies! x
