Biggest fear about weight loss

Kaison02

My biggest fear is that I have been big so long that I will have excess skin..

elenathegreat

I gotta admit, I have a sneaking fear of the same thing, I've lost about 30 pounds, but very slowly, no more than a pound a week,.. I think so far so good, but I'm 47 yrs old, and I'm worried about saggy skin after losing the next 30 pounds i'm hoping to lose this year... anybody out there to throw us a comfort bone?!?!

MaraDiaz

I already know I'm going to have excess skin. Still better than excess lard!

Seeing as I'm a natural born catastrophic thinker, my biggest fear is that on the very day I'm in peak physical condition, I'll get run over by a Greyhound Bus while out jogging! :laugh:

purpleipod

One of my biggest fears, strangely enough is that my legs won't shrink appropriately compared to the rest of me and they'll look awkwardly large.

nhendri

Saggy skin is a concern of mine aspecialy when it comes to my chest region. I do have an even bigger fear..... I fear that I will lose the weight and feel good but that I will self sabotage and gain it back AGAIN with more. Its been my life story and sometimes I question if its been the underlying reason for my weight not coming off!

nursinggirl64

i lost almost 100 pounds 10 yrs ago in 11 months i exercised and didnt have loose skin just start exercising and u should b ok

hereiskristina

I think that at 26 years old, chances are excellent that your skin will go right back into a normal snug fit. Don't worry about that though think healthy, happy and energetic and if your have saggy skin, let it be your trophy for how far you have come! Good luck

DLDzioba

That I'll lose some of my self identity. I've always been the fat chick. Like my friend said in a blog post on here, how can use maintain your sense of self when it;s been tied to your weight for so long?

havingitall

My biggest fear is that I have been big so long that I will have excess skin..

I'd rather have excess skin than excess fat.

I, too, have been overweight for a long time. My biggest fear is that I have done irreparable harm to my body by abusing it for so long. But I would rather be lighter and better able to deal with it

innerbetty

I also share this fear..can you say wings?? I especially fear this in the areas where I have stretch marks. ie. arms, hips, thighs.
I also have a fear that losing the weight will change my relationships. I've always felt like two different people and I feel like the confident me will be uncovered and my existing friends won't like the more confident, self assured me. I honestly think these two fears are what hold me back from actually going for it full force. My excess weight is a cloak I hide behind that stops me from living my life to the fullest.

edit: Just wanted to add that this is an awesome topic! Maybe just what people like me need to get off thier chest to truely move on and change thier life. Thanks

CaptainGordo

I'll take the excess skin if it buys me more time with my kid.

fiberartist219

I confess that I am afraid of getting hit on a lot. I was a skinny teen (almost underweight) and I was seen as a sex object by most people. No one would listen to what I had to say with any sort of seriousness because they were so enamored with my appearance.

I'm a little older now, and I'm married. I really don't want to be chased for the way I look.

I just want to be smaller so I don't get diabetes. If there weren't so many health problems associated with being heavy, I probably would just stay fat, because I like the way everyone ignores certain things about me.

quietpotato

I'll take the excess skin if it buys me more time with my kid.

^this this this

There are far more important things than skin.

Tonnina

The awkward stages where your in between clothing sizes and everything looks frumpy on you... That and not having enough money to buy new clothes when I need them.

laurastrait21

I'm scared that my weight loss will absolutely take over my life and I need to remind myself to still enjoy every day and not focus so much on the scale.

ajanmillie

I think some people are just lucky. I have lost 100+ pounds. I have saggy skin because I have been obese for so long. I know someone else who lost a lot of weight too, and lucky girl is not having saggy skin issues. I think one has to decide if saggy skin is worse or being obese is worse. I think for me, I will take saggy skin any day because I can walk up the stairs without crying from knee pain.

nicehormones

I think we all have this fear. I guess I would just rather be fit and healthy with a bit extra skin than feel like crap and have a lot of fat.

Qcrazy

Id gladly have excess skin in trade for more health! My real fear is Changing who I am. Right now I feel like I am someone else. The last time I lost weight I went in party girl mood. Well now I am 30 with 2 boys ages 8 and 10. I cant be me and I cant be her, so who will I be?

may2490

I wouldn't worry too much about it. I worried about it after my pregnancy since I was so huge. But I have noticed that combined with exercise and strength training around my core, since that is my problem area, the weight is being lost and the skin is not saggy. I also use a cream to help with elasticity.

Also, if it comes down to it, there are surgical options.

SLT4273

The awkward stages where your in between clothing sizes and everything looks frumpy on you... That and not having enough money to buy new clothes when I need them.

I've found some great items at goodwill/thrift stores. :] Just a thought

LexieSweetheart

That I'll lose some of my self identity. I've always been the fat chick. Like my friend said in a blog post on here, how can use maintain your sense of self when it;s been tied to your weight for so long?

OMG THIS!!!

Dandy1998

That is encouraging!!!! No saggy skin after 100 lbs!!?? That's awesome! I am hoping I won't have any either but am just not sure. I have no stretch marks from weight gain. Do you think that is a good sign?

michelledyan

My biggest fear is that I cannot lose weight. I am losing weight as per the scales and mirror, but I am still afraid!

ShadowSoldier23

The younger you are, the more elastin your skin has. I am 25 and I think eventually, with the right about of exercise and a slower weight loss it will help the skin bounce back. It may not be the case for all, but then again you have to think about what is more important...a little extra skin or being healthy. I have over 100lbs to lose myself so I feel where you are coming from.

Just stay positive, you will feel better in the long run even with a little extra skin. It may take a year or two but your skin should bounce back!

scubaruby

I don't know who I am if I'm not fat. Every time I get close to goal I gain it back.

scarlettd12

I am afraid to lose my boobs. I hear that sometimes when women lose weight, those are the first to go. I know boobs aren't everything, but I'm a women...I want them!

dalgal26

No Fear! And that saggy, baggy skin

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I'll just shove it in my spanks!!!!

innerbetty

I am afraid to lose my boobs. I hear that sometimes when women lose weight, those are the first to go. I know boobs aren't everything, but I'm a women...I want them!

^^ Haha me too!

Dmarten

I am so glad to hear that other people also feel like two different people because of their weight. I to worry about the extra skin, especially after 4 kids, I have ALOT of stretch marks, my youngest is almost 15, I lost 80 lbs after having him. But going through a nasty divorce and becoming a single mom that works alot, I gained it all back. Its so depressing, but 7 1/2 yrs being single I have decided alil extra skin will be ok, because I will be a happier , healthier me !!!! But its still a bit scarey

Di3012

I gotta admit, I have a sneaking fear of the same thing, I've lost about 30 pounds, but very slowly, no more than a pound a week,.. I think so far so good, but I'm 47 yrs old, and I'm worried about saggy skin after losing the next 30 pounds i'm hoping to lose this year... anybody out there to throw us a comfort bone?!?!

A few years back, I lost 40lbs and had no saggy skin afterwards. The body is more forgiving that you think.

That's the most I have ever lost though, so cannot help above that.

EricMurano

Excess skin is my fear!