Body Structure Question

Hi and hello to you.
I have lost 100 pounds and gain 15 back making it a loss of 75 pounds.
I have went from a 3x to a 2x.
But I do not see a difference in my body structure just the width.
I am now ready to start weight training along with cardio I have been already doing.
When I add the weight training along with dieting and cardio will I notice a difference in my body structure, mostly the bat wing arms, dunlap stomach, and thigh crease's.
I am considering getting a fitness trainer to help with rest.
What are your words of advice and support.
Thanks.

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  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    The previous post covered it all. :smile:
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 34,622 Member
    Riverside's got it right.

    This will be a slow, gradual thing. It can be hard for us to see the progress as we go along, too, because it's very gradual . . . and because we look in the mirror and just see "me" (which includes a lot of past self-image baggage).

    During weight loss, because of the loose skin and the fat zones that get squishy before they're totally depleted, we can even look a little worse part way to goal weight than we will at goal, and a little worse at goal than we will a few months down the road in maintenance. That was certainly true for me. (Like riverside's, my skin kept shrinking into at least year 2 of maintenance!)

    But do the right things - sensibly moderate calorie deficit, reasonable overall nutrition, healthy exercise - and good results will occur over the weeks and months that you keep going.

    Hang in there: Success is worth the effort!
  • tomcustombuilder
    tomcustombuilder Posts: 2,248 Member
    Everyone on a Fatloss journey needs 2 things, protein and strength training. Without those you’ll end up just looking like a smaller version of your fatter self.