Definitely keep lifting ! You ' ll be working to preserve muscle mass rather than lose it along with the fat and burn calories . <| sep |> For me what helped finally after struggling forever was a strict regime and a few products . Benzoyl peroxide , get it . It burns at first until your skin acclimates to it . Then there ' s just essential oils like jojoba oil , and castor oil . Don ' t use soaps , nothing with alcohol in it ! Buy the oils online or a store that sells natural products not sure where you live and whats available , the benzoyl peroxide should be available at drug stores and pharmacies . I used the jojoba to wash my face , no soap . To remove make up etc . The oil is highly effective against acne , and light enough to moisturise skin . I used the benzoyl before bed and applied to problem areas lightly . Castor oil is thick and is also used for acne treatment , it can be used as a night cream or as a face mask since its so thick . This will really hydrate your skin and jojoba castor use overtime makes your skin much more youthful . Wash your pillows regularly in hot water , removing any oils and bacteria build up . Wash make up brushes with shampoo on a weekly to bi weekly basis . Have fresh towels for your face . Use sanitary methods of application of oils and lotions other than fingers , such as sponges or cotton pads to reduce the spread of bacteria . You have to keep this up indefinitely to keep a clear face , but it gets better fairly quick and you should see your skins health vastly improve . But even when your skin is clear just keep doing this and always use the oils and no soap , keep benzoyl on hand for the occasional pimple and apply it immediately when you even suspect there ' s one on the rise . I went from hating my face and hiding inside over it , to having really pure and even skin . Even my scars faded nicely !