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lost weight .. now got a wrinkled belly

slimandsmiling
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hi all, I am very happy now that I got my act together and am close to being the weight I want to be.. but now my belly is a vertical line of wrinkles.. how do I get rid of them? Its not pleasant

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Unfortunately a lot of us have a tummy that has wrinkles or sags. There isn't much you can do as it is the excess skin from when it was bigger.
Over time your skin may shrink back a bit, no guarantees though as it largely genetic.
What you could do to help it is to include a little strength training in your routine if you aren't already. It won't get rid of the wrinkles but your tummy will be firmer.
My tummy has wrinkles and sags too, I don't care, I am fitter, healthier, and wear a bikini after 40 years of avoiding them like the plague!
Be proud of your achievements,
Cheers, h.0 -
Surgery or dreaming are pretty much your only options. You might get lucky with some time but it's not very likely at age 45.0
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Give it a year. If it hasn't retracted back by then, then choices are to accept it or opt for surgery. Unfortunately skin doesn't reduce back like fat cells do.
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