Weight loss and loose skin

wechoosenow
wechoosenow Posts: 15
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Not new to MFP but rather new to using the online features so thought I'd introduce myself and ask a question.

I'm Steve, live in Renton WA, I've lost over 180+ in the past 17 months! I believe that I've changed my life by:
1. Eating healthy whole foods
2. Living life for today
3. Follow 6 keys to change that I continually use in all areas of my life.

So that's who I am and here is my question: What have some of you done about loose and excess skin after weight loss?

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  • SteffieMark
    SteffieMark Posts: 1,719 Member
    Hi Steve. I'm Stef, also living in Renton, WA.

    I have only lost 71 pounds so far, in 6 months. I had been really worried about loose skin when I am done. So far, my skin seems to be going back to where it was. I'm not sure what determines whether you'll have that problem or not. Is it due to how much excess weight you had? How long your skin had actually been stretched out? Maybe how fast you lost? I always hear that as we age (I'm 55), our skin loses it's elasticity. Mine appears to be ok, so far.

    I had only gained my weight in the last 5 years. But, I gained over 100 pounds. I have been losing about 11.5 pounds per month, on average.

    I would be interested to hear what experiences others have had with this.

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