Loose skin on stomach area

kingofcrunk

I've lost 5 and a half stone but I have some loose skin on my stomach area which isn't hugely noticeable but I notice it and I don't want it anymore.

Can anyone give me any advice or tips on how to get rid of it?

If the way to do it is through exercise then what are the specific exercises and how do you do them?

Thanks in advance. xx

LivingtheLeanDream

My son has lost almost as much as you and his stomach has shrank with his loss, he has no loose skin hardly, that is mostly due to lots of exercise, he does push ups, sit ups and other training which has helped him but you'll find that anyone who posts you a reply will tell you as you keep losing the skin will shrink - I hope thats true and I hope you get some answers

Ruth xo

ash8184

Ab work! Add in sit-ups and weights that will help tighten your tummy area. Also, I think it will shrink as time goes on... I'm in the same boat as you are, but I can tell that it's shrinking (slowly). Congrats on your weight loss!

cwolfman13

If you're not doing so, start resistance training. All the cardio in the world isn't going to help firm you up...you have to incorporate resistance training as well. Also, skin is elastic so it's normal to have a bit of lose skin initially; as your body loses the fat, the skin will slowly shrink back., but it doesn't happen over night.

EatClean_WashUrNuts

You're 22 years old. Your skin has not lost it's elasticity. It will, in time "shrink".

Maintain a low fat diet, stay the course of your healthier lifestyle and you will be "golden"

"Abs are Made in the Kitchen" is not some FAD Phrase...it's a fact.

teddine

You can add brush massages (with some nice oil, also baby oil will do), or hot/cold showers.... My skin feels firmer and more elastic afterwards, but I have quite good skin anyway... Hope that helps

myfitnesslife75

I have a sister who insists that exercising will not shrink loose skin but rather a tummy tuck will. I get so frustrated when people say that because with diligent exercise combined with a healthy diet, you WILL shrink it!

kimtpa1417

Im in the same boat my stomach and thighs is last to go....hoping the crossfit im doing will help

bgelliott

Drink LOTS of water and be patient...your skin WILL tighten up

EatClean_WashUrNuts

I have a sister who insists that exercising will not shrink loose skin but rather a tummy tuck will. I get so frustrated when people say that because with diligent exercise combined with a healthy diet, you WILL shrink it!

No matter the amount of exercise you do in your abdominal region, you CANNOT spot reduce. It happens through DIET.

bgelliott

"Abs are Made in the Kitchen" is not some FAD Phrase...it's a fact.

^^^
AMEN!

Bentley2718

Loose skin cannot be dealt with by exercise. Sorry. Some people will tell you that they don't have loose skin because they exercise (or drink lots of water, or use some special lotion), but the truth is, skin elasticity is largely determined by genetics, health, and age. You can help your overall health by eating a nutritious diet, but that will only go so far. You can try giving your skin some time to shrink back, that helps some people, but if it is still there after a few years, the only way you are going to get rid of it is surgery.

AnnofB

If you are not into going to the gym, I suggest trying workout dvd's. Check out some on Amazon and Collage Video and youtube for that matter. Collage lets you preview the workout so you don't end up with a dud-if you hate the instructor's voice or the moves are not for you-they also rate them from beginner to advanced and tell you what to expect and how long the segments are. They give a little more detail that other websites. I don't work for them or know anyone who does... I'm just a happy customer.

If you don't go the dvd route, check out Prevention Magazines website. There are workouts for free and they do help with correct form to for safety.

Pilates is good for improving your abs if you find you don't like using weights or crunches aren't for you.

Start slow but be consistant and you'll have abs to be proud of.

Congratulations on your loss. Your pic is amazing!!

Dargealing

people it is loose skin, NOT MUSCLE she is talKing about. toneing the muscle is NOT GOING TO GET RID of LOOSE SKIN. One is inside, the other is on the outside. I am in the same boat. I have lost 21 lbs and lots of inches. My tummy is still having some ugly jiggly loose looking skin. I hope in time to get it to shrink otherwise knife is only way, but will just tuck it in and hide it. hope you find something to help..

TallGlassOfQuirky

My advice?
Be grateful that skin is no longer filled with unhealthy fat.

Exercise, hydrate, moisturize, and be patient.
Oh, and hope and pray that age and genetics aren't working against you.

ratherbeskiing

I am in the same boat! I have maintained this weight for a year and still have lots of skin. It just hangs. I HATE IT.

MemphisKitten

I have it too. Pretty much only cosmetic surgery will get rid of it.

jgood21

There is this new place that just opened where I live that is called Inner You Body shaping. It is a non invasive, painfree "lipo" suction basically.I think the procedure is called Ultrashape...sorry I haven't done much research into it. I just rolled my eyes at it. I am a firm believer in hard work and it will all go away But I had some friends that went and had a few treatments, and my jaw just dropped when I saw them. The results were crazy. I mean, the loose flabby skin was gone, and it is fairly cheap. Like they were having a special for $100 a treatment. One of my friends only had one treatment and I really don't think she needs another. I haven't done much research into it, but it is pretty popular in my area right now. It has me intrigued. Maybe this is something that will work for you if the other advice doesn't work?!?!

trilla87

I'm 25 years old and after having my rather large son at the age of 20 (he was 9lbs 3 oz) I have weight and fat that refuses to come off. Before I had him, I never had an issue with my figure. I was too skinny to most people. I could eat and eat, wore a size 0 and an XS shirt. I am 5'5" - 5'6" and used to weight 100-105 lbs. During my pregnancy I gained around 60 lbs. Which they kept telling me was "healthy" even though I KNEW it wasn't. Anyhow, my issue now is I weight roughtly 135-140 lbs, I can't lose any more weight. I've never been on a diet, and this past august I began training for my first half marathon ever. I completed TWO half marathons within one week of eachother, running without stopping! But, my problem is, MY GUT. Good lord it is HUGE. I wear a 32 C bra, and I have very narrow hips, however my waist is 36-38" depending on when I measure it. Within the 6 months of running I truly only lost 3 lbs total. I don't know what to do to lose this fluffy, fat, unproportionate waist. I can't wear tight fitting clothes without looking or feeling pregnant. My legs are tiny, I still only wear a size 4 in jeans, but my stomach is so large my shirts don't fit right, and dresses? Forget about it. I've gone to plastic surgeons who tell me I need a tummy tuck and or liposuction because I have extra skin and fat, but not only am I too young, it will put me back 6+ thousand dollars. I'm at a loss....ad I have no clue what to do, any imput is welcome. I'm looking for diet tips considering I have never been on a diet, and exercise tips for my core!! Thanks!!!

WinnerVictorious

I'm 25 years old and after having my rather large son at the age of 20 (he was 9lbs 3 oz) I have weight and fat that refuses to come off. Before I had him, I never had an issue with my figure. I was too skinny to most people. I could eat and eat, wore a size 0 and an XS shirt. I am 5'5" - 5'6" and used to weight 100-105 lbs. During my pregnancy I gained around 60 lbs. Which they kept telling me was "healthy" even though I KNEW it wasn't. Anyhow, my issue now is I weight roughtly 135-140 lbs, I can't lose any more weight. I've never been on a diet, and this past august I began training for my first half marathon ever. I completed TWO half marathons within one week of eachother, running without stopping! But, my problem is, MY GUT. Good lord it is HUGE. I wear a 32 C bra, and I have very narrow hips, however my waist is 36-38" depending on when I measure it. Within the 6 months of running I truly only lost 3 lbs total. I don't know what to do to lose this fluffy, fat, unproportionate waist. I can't wear tight fitting clothes without looking or feeling pregnant. My legs are tiny, I still only wear a size 4 in jeans, but my stomach is so large my shirts don't fit right, and dresses? Forget about it. I've gone to plastic surgeons who tell me I need a tummy tuck and or liposuction because I have extra skin and fat, but not only am I too young, it will put me back 6+ thousand dollars. I'm at a loss....ad I have no clue what to do, any imput is welcome. I'm looking for diet tips considering I have never been on a diet, and exercise tips for my core!! Thanks!!!

1) Determine your BMR/TDEE (or whatever you want to call it) so that you know what amount of calories (on average) you should be eating to lose weight at a healthy pace. If you use the MFP tools, they'll compute this for you.
2) Log everything. Don't eat it if you can't log it. Take a multivitamin everyday with food.
3) Don't drink your calories. Try to get to a point where all you drink is water.
4) Continue to run or start strength training.

Forget the scale. Don't obsess about daily changes in weight.

This is not a diet and you don't have to deny yourself anything you crave, you just have to eat in moderation and be accountable for what you put in your mouth. For example, if you go over on Monday by 300 calories, then go under on Tuesday and Wednesday by 150 calories each day. Be honest with your log. Be accurate. Be accountable.

karenboy29687

I have the same problem! After losing 62lbs, my stomach seems to hang. Sad part is, the muscles underneath are nice and tight, but you can't see them!