Loose skin with relatively small weight loss

gothchiq

OK, so I have lost nearly 30 lb now, only 4 more lb to goal. I have been doing this since March, so not at an insane pace, and have been following the orders of my doctor and nutritionist, working out, blah blah.

That said, I'm 46 years old and I suppose that has something to do with it. My skin is too loose now, like almost everywhere except my calves. Even on the inside of my elbows. It hangs and looks crinkly and flabby. :X Not to the point where someone would notice just passing me on the street, but... if you pay any attention, you can tell. I used to look very young for my age but now.... blah! Even my face has loose skin in the mouth and under chin area. Not real sexy, kwim? I lift weights and all but that hasn't really had an effect that I can tell. Maybe I'd look worse if I didn't do it though.

How long does the skin take to tighten back up? Like a year? I don't want to be stuck like this indefinitely. Bleah! X(

gothchiq

*bump* Anyone.... Bueller.... lol.... come on, it can't be just me?

RodaRose

Congrats on your weight loss. Your body will adjust to the weight change and you will get used to the new and improved you. Give it some time.