General Weight Loss Questions

NathanielUK

Hi all, Thanks for reading and a bigger thank you for Replying.

Basically Im looking to lose 100Pounds.

I want to know about skin after weight loss.

Is it guarenteed to leave extra skin, Or is there anything to do to prevent it. Ive seen lots of success stories on here where people have lost over 100pounds and dont seem to have "extra" skin.

My weight loss is from 266 to 160-170 pounds. Im 6 ft 2.

My routine is, Running every other day, Football 3 times a week and im going to start inanity asap.

Thanks - Also Add for motivation!

Alatariel75

I think they key to minimising extra skin is to lose slower (fast losses don't let your skin adjust) and to make sure you don't cut out fats in an effort to lose, as fats apparently keep your skin more hydrated and more likely to bounce back.

amcsouth

Losing the weight slowly will definitely minimize it. Also do some strength training. I have lost more than 100lb and have found that lifting has sort of filled in areas were I was seeing a little lose skin. It also depends on how long you were overweight and if your skin is more ''elastic''.

photojunkie28

I agree, if you plan to lose at a moderate pace your less likely to have issues with your skin "bouncing back" and ABSOLUTELY impliment weight lifting. This will help in more than one way. Become familiar with the LIVESTRONG.COM website too. The info you can search on there is pretty accurate and for me personally tends to be more helpful than the MFP boards. A little less opinion, a little more science.

GrouchySprout

Strength training is the way to go. I have heard that it can take a year or 2 for your skin to catch up with the weight loss.

mamasmaltz3

90% of the answer to that question is genetic. It is going to vary from person to person because everyone's skin elasticity is really dependent on genetics. Of course, you can do things to help like weight training and losing at a moderate pace, like mentioned above. Also realize that most people who post pics are posting the most flattering poses of themselves. I have some lose skin on my belly and thighs but if I stand in just the right way and wear just the right clothing I can can hide both of those problem areas. Which, actually for me they are not problems. My body is awesome. It's not perfect but it can do some pretty amazing things. A little extra skin doesn't change that.

NathanielUK

Thanks for all the advice, I will add weight training to my routine, and carry on trying to "slowly" lose weight.