How to deal with loose skin after weight loss?

weight training ... enough said

Need to also drink lots of water while weight training. Best way is to weight lift while losing it tightens everything as losing so there is less lose skin at the end!

Only plastic surgery can remove excess skin. It will tighten some on its own with proper exercise, but once the skin is stretched, it will not ever go back to the way it was.

Only plastic surgery can remove excess skin. It will tighten some on its own with proper exercise, but once the skin is stretched, it will not ever go back to the way it was.

I'd have to disagree....I believe yes some people require plastic surgery but not all. I've lost 100 lbs so far and my skin isn't as loose as I thought it would be. I find that it's from lifting more instead of only cardio, but this is only my opinion.

weight training ... enough said

As much as I resisted this...I now wholeheartedly agree. It has really tightened up my tummy in a short time!

What she said! I was very very resistant to the idea of weight training but oh my goodness, it tightened things up QUICK. Not perfect by any means, but a massive difference within a couple of weeks.
And make sure you are eating enough .

Only plastic surgery can remove excess skin. It will tighten some on its own with proper exercise, but once the skin is stretched, it will not ever go back to the way it was.

I'd have to disagree....I believe yes some people require plastic surgery but not all. I've lost 100 lbs so far and my skin isn't as loose as I thought it would be. I find that it's from lifting more instead of only cardio, but this is only my opinion.

I have very loose skin after losing 165 lbs over about 2 years (I didn't weight training during this time).. In the last few years I have done weight training (such as heavy lifts, squats/deadlifts and also circuit training and other forms of fitness).. it has made no difference. My loose skin is not going anywhere. I will consider plastic surgery when I'm at my goal weight but I hear it's pretty expensive. If you go overseas it's about 20k.

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Only plastic surgery can remove excess skin. It will tighten some on its own with proper exercise, but once the skin is stretched, it will not ever go back to the way it was.

I'd have to disagree....I believe yes some people require plastic surgery but not all. I've lost 100 lbs so far and my skin isn't as loose as I thought it would be. I find that it's from lifting more instead of only cardio, but this is only my opinion.

I have very loose skin after losing 165 lbs over about 2 years (I didn't weight training during this time).. In the last few years I have done weight training (such as heavy lifts, squats/deadlifts and also circuit training and other forms of fitness).. it has made no difference. My loose skin is not going anywhere. I will consider plastic surgery when I'm at my goal weight but I hear it's pretty expensive. If you go overseas it's about 20k.

excessive weight loss will leave your skin loose and most likely beyond normal repair. I'm not surprised it never recovered after you lost 165lb, but good for you for losing all that weight.

If someone loses 20-30lb and are still relatively young then their skin will tighten up over time, it just takes a while longer. The skin is a living organ just like anything else, not an elastic band.

Thanks. Yep - I am sure if the OP has only lost a bit of weight it'll be fine. But for sure large amounts of weight loss will lead to excess skin which may not be fixed easily.

I was only 23 when I lost the weight so it wasn't like I was older or anything. I have spoken with a plastic surgeon and they said I'm carrying probably around 6kg (or 13 lbs) of excess skin.

I would love to know of anybody who has had similar loss and had their excess skin go away after a while.

Years ago when I was actually thin, I ONLY did cardio. I was never toned though. I am overweight now and have splurged on getting a personal trainer. She drills in my my head a few things to slim up, tone up, and help prevent the sagginess. Lots of protein, vegetables, water, and weight training. She is 53 and looks about 40 with an amazing body. I have been with her a couple months now. I am not always consistent with my diet or training, but I can definitely tell a difference in my legs and arms. I have lost several inches total and it is definitely not just hanging there.