Fast Weight Lose and Loose Skin

JackPudding

Since February last year i've lost 5 stone-70 pounds, three of which have been since September. I've done this fairly steadily losing about 2-2.5 pounds a week and by getting enough nutrition... and as yet I don't have any sign of loose skin.

However, the last couple of weeks i've completely lost my appetite and can comfortably loose about 3-4 pounds a week. I don't think much of it is muscle loss, as i lift weights and eat relatively high protein.

I've only got about another 2 stone left to loose, what do you think the consequences of speeding it up would be? Given that i'm still young 19 y/o.. do you reckon my skin will bounce back alright?

Mycophilia

It's all about the genetics

JackPudding

Is there anyway to know your genetics?

tomatoey

You're very young, and you're tightening up, you're likely to not have this problem.

Having a lot of stretch marks would suggest your skin doesn't adapt well (and having fewer suggests the opposite).

Losing 3-4 pounds a week is worrisome though.

JackPudding

ah no! I have loads of stretch marks! I was about 7 stone over weight when i first started, loosing...

tomatoey

Most people have at least some stretch marks, it's normal. Most people who lose weight (and some who don't) can expect stretch marks. Also young people like you, who are still growing, have stretch marks, also normal.

You're really young, your skin is likely to be strong and resilient. You've lost 5 stone and have no loose skin, so don't worry!

JackPudding

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jgnatca

Your skin is bouncing back all right. Congratulations! I hope you get your appetite back soon.

JackPudding

^ Hahaa, thanks! I don't, it really takes the discipline out of weight loss!

tigerloss

Cool man, great going. Inspired .