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    Loose skin, GO AWAY !!!!

    Posts: 145
    edited February 6 in Motivation and Support
    So I have lost 44 lbs so far, I started at 229 on Aug. 1st 2012, I am now at 185 lbs .
    I started working out full time on Sept. 24th 2012 and I kept at it still to this day, doing 2-3 days cardio and 3 days weight training. Oh plus 2 sessions of Pilates per week.
    I am doing programs like Les Mills Combat / Pump, JM Body Revolution and GSP Rushfit (MMA training)

    I lost most of my lower belly and my thighs and arms have shrunk quite a bit !
    My question is.. will the loose skin (flab) ever go away ?
    There is not THAT much but it's there.. Will the skin 'shrink' back to look smooth again ?
    Can I do anything else to help that ?

    BTW, I do not go to the gym I do all my workouts at home.. I am mortified to go to a gym, the only way I'd prolly go is if I had a personal trainer and I dont see that happening.

    Thanx guyz !

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    • Posts: 145
      anyone ?
    • Posts: 36 Member
      Loose Skin...bane of my existence. It depends on so many factors. Age, Genetics, Speed of Weightloss, Length of time beign overweight. BodyFat %

      The younger you are the better your chances you skin will recover. Good genes help. Slow weightloss helps. Overweight for a short period helps.

      I lost 140 lbs over two years(+). I'm fifty(-). Overweight and yo-yo most of my life(-). Genetics(?).

      I have loose skin. Most people say its not that bad. My doctor told me that if I wanted it to go away, I would most likely need surgery.
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