Really thick question alert!
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CupcakeDefeater
Posts: 113 Member
Ok so I just don't understand! When you lose weight - where does it go? where does the skin go?
I know its really thick but I'm always asking this to mates etc and no one ever really gives me an answer!?
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I know its really thick but I'm always asking this to mates etc and no one ever really gives me an answer!?
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The short answer is that our bodies convert molecules in fat cells to usable forms of energy, thus shrinking the cells.
If you lose weight at a slow pace - the skin (elastic like) will return to normal state as your body shrinks. If you lose too fast you end up with baggy skin
Yes I looked it up LOL0 -
In addition to what the pp said, a lot of the weight we lose comes off as sweat and/or is flushed down the toilet.0
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Thank you lol! Its just really hard to think (or even imagine) my skin getting 'smaller' ! I think its amazing how well people on here are doing though and can physically see it does - i just cant think it about myself lol!0
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If you're really big, your skin does stretch some and can sag for awhile. Remember, though, it's a living organ and will rebuild. Also, putting muscle under your skin instead of the fat will keep everything nice looking sooner.0
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