Anyone who has lost a significant amount of weight...

kaseysospacey

Do you have a ton of sagging skin or anything like that? I'm terrified that I'll lose weight and just look like a deflated sack. My mom (who is very overweight) is kind of against my dieting and has said that I'll look bad because of having been so heavy in the past, I'll just have skin to my knees and deflated boobs, etc. Is it really that bad?

dbrightwell1270

If you want to lose 174 lbs tou'll most likely have some saggy/loose skin when you are done. I'm 6'4" and have lost about 160 lbs so far. I have a little bit of loose skin (but not as bad as I've seen on other people) and stretch marks. I am losing it rather slowly compared to other people my size that I know, about 1.5 lbs per week. I also lift weights three days a week and do cardio three days a week. I think that helps. The loose skin and stretch marks aren't nearly as bad as looking as fat as I did 160 lbs ago though.

needamulligan

I'm curious, as well. There have been previous posts on this topic. The prevailing thought was that if you lose it slowly your body has time to bounce back. But I'm glad to hear it from people with first hand experience. Thanks dbrightwell for letting us know and great job!!

vickyd205

Given how much weight you want to lose, chances are you will have some saggy skin. I've lost 162 lbs in total and I definitely have saggy boobs and some saggy skin but I do have to say that it's not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I think losing it slowly helps, along with your age (I'm 47 so you're a lot younger than I am), but I think the biggest thing that helped me was exercising throughout the entire journey - a combo of cardio and weights.

In the end, a little loose skin is worth it to be able to live a healthier, happier life dontcha think?

EpicChristy

It depends on how well you take care of your skin, and how fast you lose weight. If you drink lots of water, use lotion, take vitamins, and eat a healthy diet your skin should keep its elasticity. You are young, so it will be much easier for you. Also, if you lose weight at a steady pace your body will be able to keep up. I wouldn't let my mother discourage me if i were you. Keep reading this site, and focusing on getting healthy!

cobaltis

I lost a good deal of weight, I did have surgery to help with extra skin and may have another. With that said...
LOST THE WEIGHT! You will not regret it! The benefits to being healthy far outweigh the downsides of loose skin! I would do it again in a heartbeat, everyone who sees you clothed will think you look better, only differences are naked and that really comes down to 1 person. My wife still fell in love with me despite the saggy skin, but supported me having surgery to have it removed! You have a while before you have to worry about it but you will feel a lot better if you drop the weight and enjoy life!

needamulligan

Given how much weight you want to lose, chances are you will have some saggy skin. I've lost 162 lbs in total and I definitely have saggy boobs and some saggy skin but I do have to say that it's not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I think losing it slowly helps, along with your age (I'm 47 so you're a lot younger than I am), but I think the biggest thing that helped me was exercising throughout the entire journey - a combo of cardio and weights.

In the end, a little loose skin is worth it to be able to live a healthier, happier life dontcha think?

Amazing progress! Your success is inspiring! And one day, I hope to be a little saggy and lot healthier too!

BeckyLH

I lost 77lbs and had saggy skin on my tummy, like a post baby belly, ice put some back on now so it's not as bad but it's still there and will be when I lose more. I peaked at 245lbs.

dlwyatt82

My mom (who is very overweight) is kind of against my dieting and has said that I'll look bad because of having been so heavy in the past, I'll just have skin to my knees and deflated boobs, etc.

As opposed to looking bad because you haven't lost the weight? I'd rather have the loose skin, if the choice is between the two. That said, many people just have their skin adjust to the new size over time. Others have surgery to remove the extra skin. Either way is fine.

kaseysospacey

I expect to be a bit saggy, but overweight people I know keep telling me I'll look deflated and terrible. I don't know why all of the overweight people I know are against me getting in shape? I am doing circuit training so I'm hoping to tone up a lot, I don't just want to lose weight, what I care about is losing inches of fat and gaining muscle. I care less about numbers and more about having less fat on my body and being stronger/having energy. I don't want to be skinny, I want to be fit! Maybe added muscle mass will help with minimizing the saggage. I do use coconut oil on my skin/hair so maybe that will help too.

chatterbox3110

Sadly for me, I've got a lot of excess skin on my tummy, but I've also had 4 children which hasn't helped.

If you're young, chances are your skin has its natural elasticity to pull it back into shape, but I know I will struggle without surgery, and I accept that. Keep up with the lotions to keep your skin in good condition, and the exercising will certainly help you loads.

At the end of the day, to me, my health is far more important than my appearance, but if I ever won Lotto....... watch this space!

CarleyLovesPets

#1 thing I am worried about.
If I wasn't saving for college, I would be saving up for surgery just in case to be honest.

I do think it's worth it either way.
I would rather have some sagging skin then being big, plus there is always the chance that it won't be that bad.

Louise1247

Yes! my belly hangs now- will never have firm skin anymore.
You can see it in my curent pic- the pouch!

http://bluemorpho1247.wordpress.com/2012/07/11/360-me-updates/

NMJosephs

Lose slowly and make sure you weight train! Good luck on your journey!

Bobby_Clerici

No, because I lost the weight SLOWLY!
Less than a pound per week.

nelsonad1

I did you lost some much so fast?

OnWisconsin84

You can check out my pics. I didn't work out much while I was losing, and haven't had many issues with skin. Since starting strength training I've noticed some of my trouble spots (triceps, thighs) tighten up, and it's not so noticeable. Still a little saggy though. It'll be different for everyone, but I don't think whether or not you'll have loose skin should deter anyone from getting healthy!

MrsB123111

I've lost 115 pounds in about 15 months, and honestly, the sagging is not that bad. I have a little bit of a pooch still and some inner thigh and arm flab, but nothing really noticable.

b0t23

I think that as long as you are losing the weight slowly and exercising you will definitely notice a tightening up of your skin along with stretch marks getting smaller and lighter.

yes this takes a long time and NO it should not stop you from working on your own personal health.

tell your mom to stfu because you are doing this for YOU
not her

Cindy311

I've lost over 100 and the places where I carried the most weight are saggy.
Not to be rude, but a large weight loss will more than likely leave saggy skin.
There are some great surgeries to take care of excess skin if you're willing to
pay the money and are able to have the time to recover properly. No matter
what you choose to do in the end just know that you will have lost 175 lbs and
that's one hell of an accomplishment! Start saving now and have a lift as a
gift to yourself if it's needed

kmm7309

Maybe you should re-evaluate the opinions of those who have no experience? Yes, there will be some sag. I am only 34% of the way to finishing my goal, and my boobs aren't as perky, and my tummy needs tucking. But the confidence, strength, and health that I have will outdo the emotional damage of not looking like Cameron Diaz :sad: :laugh: