IS THIS FAT OR SKIN???? PLEASE HELP
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Its both, keep at it0
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only a horrible person would laugh at this post. Oh how i wish i could be there to see karma catch up to you!
Looks like skin mostly to me maybe some fat. Lift heavy weights thats your best bet aside from surgery.0 -
Seriously people?? Look at the username & join date. Troll.
Defiantly not a troll. I came to this site because a friend recommended me to come here.. And I had a question and was looking for answers, support and for some idea's if I could do something to make this go away. I don't know what is wrong with some people. Just because you don't have an issue don't mean other people are not dealing with it.
That post was referring to the post of the nasty little *kitten* who posted the laughing face.0 -
In some cases, the moderators shouldn't wait for a third strike. This laughing hyena should be given a triple strike for gross insensitivity, and shown the door.
OP: I lost nearly 100 lb. in my 20's, and this was pretty much what my abdomen looked like. My genetics was not in my favor. A tummy tuck made all the difference. Message me if you want more of my story.0 -
You can reduce somewhat. I had a lot more what seemed to be loose skin, but when I lost more weight it did get better.
How much weight have you lost. I went from 216 to 154.0 -
Lift heavy. you will be amazed what it does for you - I have a few friends who have lost major amounts of weight and have gotten their loose skin under control - also give it time. your ticker on your profile says that you have 50 more pounds to lose - lose them and see what happens. I wouldnt jump on the surgery bandwagon just yet.
^ This exactly. I've seen women who lost more than 100 lbs tighten up really well with lifting.
Not all of us. Genetics is a biotch.0 -
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Mine used to look like that and my skin tightened up, but when i do cardio i see that i still have loose skin.0 -
Lift heavy. you will be amazed what it does for you - I have a few friends who have lost major amounts of weight and have gotten their loose skin under control - also give it time. your ticker on your profile says that you have 50 more pounds to lose - lose them and see what happens. I wouldnt jump on the surgery bandwagon just yet.
^ This exactly. I've seen women who lost more than 100 lbs tighten up really well with lifting.
Ditto! Dont loose hope. It didnt get this way overnight and it wont go back overnight either. Keep on keeping on and DO lift heavy. Makes a difference as well as just giving it time. It may not ALL go away but I bet it improves ALOT over time and with more loss. Perfection isnt important.0 -
Looks like a little of both to me. cardio mixed with some lifting should help with toning0
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Lots of fat left to lose. Lots. Ask again in 20-30 lbs. (Or more)0
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Looks like you lost some weight0
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How much weight have you lost? It looks like skin but a doctor could telly you by examining you.
100 pounds
What an amazing loss you shoud be so proud. Please don't pay any attention to the douche heads on the forum. You are brave for posting and should be commended.0 -
I read somewhere that many people that believe they have mostly loose skin actually have more fat to lose. The article said that loose hanging skin that is only skin and not fat is about the thickness of an eyelid. I agree with the others that said heavy lifting is the way to go. Congrats on your weight loss!0
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Looks like you lost some weight
Yes 100 pounds and trying to get at least 50 more off0 -
Congratulations on your weight loss. You should be incredibly proud of yourself. I'd say give yourself sometime (1 year) at the very least after all the weight is off to see if what you need is surgery.0
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Congratulations on your weight loss :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
I have also got loose skin since losing weight (after four babies plus gaining weight) and now need to tone up, altho I still have some weight to lose as well. Great question to ask as I have learnt a lot about what to do - I was thinking I would have to look at surgery if it didn't get better, s great to know that time and work might improve it.0 -
How much weight have you lost? It looks like skin but a doctor could telly you by examining you.
100 pounds
WOW!!!! CONGRATS! after 4 kids i to have both fat and loose skin. i would lose the rest of the weight then go see your dr. one day i am gonna do the same. Remember that extra skin isnt what defines you. you have done an amazing thing for your body and should feel increadibly proud!0 -
I read somewhere that many people that believe they have mostly loose skin actually have more fat to lose. The article said that loose hanging skin that is only skin and not fat is about the thickness of an eyelid. I agree with the others that said heavy lifting is the way to go. Congrats on your weight loss!
Sorry, no. Loose skin on your stomach is not going to be the thickness of an eyelid. The eyelid in the absolute thinnest piece of skin on your body, and the skin on your stomach is significantly thicker. I agree that the OP has a combination of skin and fat, but it's primarily the loose skin that is wrinkling. That is a good 20+ pounds of extra skin.0 -
Be patient and keep losing and working out I am in my 60s and still have 35 40 to lose and the skin is changing not fast I have been going slow started in May 2008 and as I lose fat I do shrink its easier for me to tell you to be patient easier than my being patient myself I dont ever expect to go for 6 pack abs but I am a whole lot healthier and happier
I hope one day next year to be fit and flat
Good luck and good losing0 -
You can get rid of it. I seen ppl and family memebers lose 99% of excess skin.
Watch this guys transformation!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCI7k4sZqsA&feature=youtube_gdata_player 0 -
It is both. Looking at your stretch marks - which are much the same as mine - they aren't going to go away. Exercise and getting rid of the last of the fat will help, but the skin is no longer attached to the underlying muscle, so no amount of lifting is going to cure it completely. Lose the rest of the weight, give yourself a year after that for your skin to shrink, then see a doctor if you still decide you want it gone. Not even surgery is going to get rid of the stretchmarks, though. I hate mine, but I have to accept they are there for life now.0
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You can get rid of it. I seen ppl and family memebers lose 99% of excess skin.
Watch this guys transformation!!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCI7k4sZqsA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
If you have extra skin from weight gain alone you can lose it and tighten up. If you have stretch marks like the OP does, it's from pregnancy, and it is highly likely the skin simply isn't attached to the muscle underneath any more, in which case, no amount of weight lifting is going to make it go away completely. I have a load of abdominal muscles, low BF but when I do planks or press ups, I have fold of skin that hang down like tissue paper because there is no connective tissue. Pregnancy, and especially caesareans cause that.0 -
Do what you can to prevent loose skin and see how it goes. Good things to help prevent more are dry skin brushing, body scrubs, and hydration.. Both internal as water and external as moisturizer. I moisturizer twice a day and at least I feel pampered along the way! You are doing wonderfully..keep it up!0
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You can get rid of it. I seen ppl and family memebers lose 99% of excess skin.
Watch this guys transformation!!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCI7k4sZqsA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
If you have extra skin from weight gain alone you can lose it and tighten up. If you have stretch marks like the OP does, it's from pregnancy, and it is highly likely the skin simply isn't attached to the muscle underneath any more, in which case, no amount of weight lifting is going to make it go away completely. I have a load of abdominal muscles, low BF but when I do planks or press ups, I have fold of skin that hang down like tissue paper because there is no connective tissue. Pregnancy, and especially caesareans cause that.
I don't have any kids.. no babies.. Just many years of going up and down in weight0 -
You can get rid of it. I seen ppl and family memebers lose 99% of excess skin.
Watch this guys transformation!!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCI7k4sZqsA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
If you have extra skin from weight gain alone you can lose it and tighten up. If you have stretch marks like the OP does, it's from pregnancy, and it is highly likely the skin simply isn't attached to the muscle underneath any more, in which case, no amount of weight lifting is going to make it go away completely. I have a load of abdominal muscles, low BF but when I do planks or press ups, I have fold of skin that hang down like tissue paper because there is no connective tissue. Pregnancy, and especially caesareans cause that.
You can lose it. It take time but it can be done. People just give up so easy. My aunt was 450 ponds right now she has flat stomach and abs and she had 3 kids. Stretch marks won't but you can get rid of excess skin.0 -
You can get rid of it. I seen ppl and family memebers lose 99% of excess skin.
Watch this guys transformation!!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCI7k4sZqsA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
If you have extra skin from weight gain alone you can lose it and tighten up. If you have stretch marks like the OP does, it's from pregnancy, and it is highly likely the skin simply isn't attached to the muscle underneath any more, in which case, no amount of weight lifting is going to make it go away completely. I have a load of abdominal muscles, low BF but when I do planks or press ups, I have fold of skin that hang down like tissue paper because there is no connective tissue. Pregnancy, and especially caesareans cause that.
You can lose it. It take time but it can be done. People just give up so easy. My aunt was 450 ponds right now she has flat stomach and abs and she had 3 kids. Stretch marks won't but you can get rid of excess skin.
Up to a point. You can't do anything about the skin that isn't attached to anything underneath.0 -
Check out this link: http://thesweatybetties.com/how-can-i-get-rid-of-loose-skin-on-my-belly/0
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Congratulations on your wonderful weight loss. Please do not be discouraged. I had loose skin at first after losing over 100 pounds but it drastically changed over a 2-year maintenance period with lots of hard work. Now I have very little. Incorporate lifting heavy and work hard to get to your goal weight. Give yourself some time because you are still in the process of losing weight. Your body is going to go through a lot more changes. Focus on health and strength.
You are doing wonderful! Keep up the good work!
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100 pounds. Wow. I am in awe. I hope I can have half the success you have.
If you still have a pair of pants from before your weight loss, stand in front of the mirror and put them on. Look at how huge they are on you. Feel a little bit of pride at the fact that you could fit another you in them.
You have done something incredible. High Five!0 -
It looks mostly like it's extra skin. Sucks when you put in all that hard work and sweat into losing weight and you're left with extra skin =(0
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