The not so pretty side to losing weight- lose skin :-/

beattie1

Brilliant job Elise! I hope you'll find that the spare skin will tighten up to some extent on its own, but I read that there's a time lag. You've made such a difference to your health and appearance - you're doing great! Thanks for sharing your pics and inspiring so many others too.

xALEXANDROx

I *Applaud you *

Lupercalia

Congratulations--you've lost a lot of weight! That's hard work.

Regarding your "loose skin"....that is fat, not loose skin. I've got that stuff too (excess body fat on arms, tummy, etc.). You need to continue to lose fat until you get to a very lean state to assess whether or not you truly have loose skin or not. Loose skin that isn't full of fat doesn't look like that--it's very flat, paper thin.

You get rid of that by simply losing more body fat. Lifting weights (if you don't already) combined with a moderate caloric deficit is a great way to shed fat and contour and shape your form.

Best wishes. :flowerforyou:

JDBLY11

What is your weight and height? You look great with clothes on. You can't even see your stomach issues. That is encouraging. It should go down over time as you maintain/ lose more weight and gain muscle, though it may not. I am worried about my stomach as I lose weight but at least I will look good in clothes.

JDBLY11

I soooo totally feel your pain. I was at 380 pounds for at least 10 years and finally topped out at 420 pounds. I am currently around 220 pounds and oy vey the lose skin is killing me. I not only have the "apron" on my lower stomach but ALSO a second smaller "apron" above my belly button :sad: I also have what I call angel wings with my arms and I even have excess skin on my thighs!!!! Good golly if that's not depressing you!!!! Sorry but it's the horrible truth. I am hoping for skin removal surgery by the end of the year for my stomach and possibly my arms too. Oh, and I forgot my boobs!!!! Boobs??!?!?! What boobs??? They have pretty much disappeared!!!! So with all that said I am so incredibly lucky to be in a relationship with a man you love me fat or skinny! Excess skin or not!!!!

Congrats on your great success!!! The excess skin sucks for all of us but staying fat just isn't an option, is it?!?!!?

It is amazing that you lost 200 lbs. Great job!

JDBLY11

Congratulations--you've lost a lot of weight! That's hard work.

Regarding your "loose skin"....that is fat, not loose skin. I've got that stuff too (excess body fat on arms, tummy, etc.). You need to continue to lose fat until you get to a very lean state to assess whether or not you truly have loose skin or not. Loose skin that isn't full of fat doesn't look like that--it's very flat, paper thin.

You get rid of that by simply losing more body fat. Lifting weights (if you don't already) combined with a moderate caloric deficit is a great way to shed fat and contour and shape your form.

Best wishes. :flowerforyou:

I agree. I think it is fat too.

alisaprince1

AMAZING job! Build them muscles ;)I personal believe most of it will tighten up. You have done and are doing a wonderful job!

Elise_healthy4life

What is your weight and height? You look great with clothes on. You can't even see your stomach issues. That is encouraging. It should go down over time as you maintain/ lose more weight and gain muscle, though it may not. I am worried about my stomach as I lose weight but at least I will look good in clothes.

I'm 5'6 and 79kgs (179lbs)

Rockstar_JILL

Amazing job!!! You look fantastic!!!!

So_Much_Fab

Just chiming in to say you've made amazing progress and you look great!

sarahn724

I think you look absolutely beautiful and regardless of your loose skin, you are so much healthier. I have well over 100 lbs to lose as well and have always been under the impression that I will try to have the mindset that loose skin is much better than skin filled with fat. I seriously applaud you and you should be proud that you did it and look amazing and wonderful. Congrats!!

Iowadolls

It is wonderful that you turned it around younger. What a wonderful life you will have..

sweetpea129

That is not bad at all! I had the same worries, of loose skin, when i first started. I'm SO glad to say that i have very little. I also hear that time helps a lot. I bet once you get to goal that you will be pleasantly surprised :flowerforyou:

lithezebra

You look great! Loose skin is a small price to pay to have your life back.

laineylynnfit

You are BEAUTIFUL and CONGRATULATIONS on your accomplishment of losing weight. I am afraid I will have loose skin as well. Have you tried incorporating weight lifting into your routines??

BarbellBlondieRuns

I agree with another poster... Loose skin is a small price to pay for a healthy active body And there's nothing wrong with a lil nip tuck if that's what you decide to do. We all have to do what works best for ourselves and what makes us happy as individuals. Great job!