Loose Skin- the real deal
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You look great! Congratulations on all your hard work.0
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AMAZING JOB!0
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Congrats!
I have lost 138pds and have loose skin but ill take that over being 330pds anyday!0 -
I really needed this post today, sir.
Great loss, and thank you for this post.0 -
First off, you have done an INCREDIBLE job of taking charge of your health. Secondly, while I understand the self esteem issues tied up in this, I think you have a great attitude about it. Personally, I see my stretch marks and loose skin as a reminder of where I've come from and where I'll never go again. It's a constant reminder of how easy it is to become unhealthy and bigger than I should be, and that every good decision matters. So proud of you!0
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Awesome job!!0
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Why should have skin reduction surgery? Losing weight and getting muscles doesn't make women throw themselves at me or gotten me a super awesome job. So having some loose skin isn't going to make me a bad person. I have to say I don't feel great about having all the extra skin but it isn't the end of the world. I even have some lose skin on my arms and they stayed almost the same size as I lost all the weight. Once the skin gets detached from the muscle it doesn't matter what you do. Just wanted to let people know almost all the factors of getting lose skin are out of your control(other then surgery).
Thank you for your post OP!!! You look amazing!!!! I have loose skin too, mostly my belly and some on my arms and thighs. I was pretty overweight when I was little too. Don't know if I will learn to accept having loose skin, or if I will eventually turn to surgery. I agree though, losing all this weight hasn't changed much of anything except for my confidence in myself, (most of the time). I do have more energy, though. Congratulations to you! You've come so far, and you look super HAWWWTTTT!!! :happy: :drinker:0 -
If I could get it for free I wouldn't turn it down.
Considering it can take up to six months before you're fully functional after a full-body lift, I'd totally turn it down even if it was free. You know what six months out of the gym will do to my squat? *kitten* THAT!
Congratulations, man. You look freaking incredible. :drinker:0 -
I have lost about 114 pounds - I'm only 5'5". I have A LOT of loose skin, and it really really sucks. It's mostly cosmetic, yes, and that's not the most important thing. On this, we agree. But there are certainly bound to be some self-esteem issues wrapped-up in this (at least, there are for me). It's also a bit defeating to work so very hard to get to/near your goal weight, but then to still feel uncomfortable with your body - uncomfortable wearing a bathing suit, etc. I understand what people are saying about how this isn't the main issue, your health is, but there's no denying that it still sucks. Big time.
I am about 20 pounds from my goal weight and, when I get there, I'm hoping to go back to my doctor to ask them again to try and work with my insurance on the needed surgery. I went about a year ago and insurance denied the procedures (for chest and stomach). I'm hoping that, having lost more weight and, more important, body fat %, they might reconsider this as truly necessary - it does cause back pain, sometimes rashes, and makes running/jumping more difficult (because the skin literally flops around and hangs down from my arms, stomach). I may be worse off than some/many, but I really understand those who are asking about and I wish people wouldn't just dismiss the problem outright as if it's not an issue. For some of us, it's pretty bad.
All that being said - don't let it deter you from getting to your goal. I did fall into that trap, once. I got very discouraged when I neared my goal a year ago, and my anxiety over this caused me to gain some weight back. That was NOT worth it. Keep doing what you can, what you need to, and, if you're in a situation like mine - well, hopefully you have better insurance or the means to save money and get skin removal surgery. I'll get there, one day.
Document every rash with photos, every back pain with doctor visit, medication cost, it did the trick for me, at leas insurance paid a portion.0 -
Loose skin or not...pretty darn impressive. Your attitude, your hard work, the way your muscles look...all of it.0
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You amazing physical transformation has been well-covered, and I have little more to add except one more heartfelt "Congatulations!"
To me, though, the most striking thing is your attitude. There's something about your unflinching self image, broad perspective, and intolerance for BS that imply a mental fortitude that's just as impressive as the fruits of all those hours in the gym. I wish you were my neighbor or co-worker.0 -
ok i still dont know how to post pics in a thread, but i put up my pics as to where i am now on my profile.. you can see my before pics in my pictures. i started at 370 and my profile pic is me today in the 160;s.. im still working on it goal weight is 135.. i am worried about starting to get loose skin with the last 30 pounds.but your post inspires me.0
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I am so impressed with your weight loss and your dedication to health!
You look great skin and all. I would much rather have loose skin than have the same skin full of fat! Here is to you!!:drinker:
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Very nice work, CrusaderSam. I've been doing strength training 3 days a week for several months. Already seeing results, but nothing as nice as yours. I've lost 171 since March of 2012, and although I still have about 28 pounds to lose, my loose skin is hanging VERY similar to yours.
Thanks for posting this. You rock.0 -
You amazing physical transformation has been well-covered, and I have little more to add except one more heartfelt "Congratulations!"
To me, though, the most striking thing is your attitude. There's something about your unflinching self image, broad perspective, and intolerance for BS that imply a mental fortitude that's just as impressive as the fruits of all those hours in the gym. I wish you were my neighbor or co-worker.0 -
you're still young and maybe in another few years it will look much better
So...anyone?
As the OP said: post up some before and after pics or it didn't happen
<- Not that long (was skinny fat before slowly becoming fat, was obese for a little more than 5 years), and not quite that much weight, but my avi has about 90 lbs less fat that when I started.
However I lost 75 lbs then bulked, cut, bulked, and cut before my avi shot was taken, gaining 15 lbs of muscle and losing an additional 15 lbs fat during the bulk-cut cycles.
I have zero loose skin now, but I definitely had the deflated balloon look going on after my initial 75 lb loss.
The first 2 months bulking had an amazing effect on the loose skin that I had (I wasn't terribly lean at the time either, about 20%). Being in a sustained high protein calorie surplus made a huge difference. It isn't just good for growing muscle, all body processes that require growth and repair are supercharged.
Got any pics of when you started the bulk and when you got done with the first one?0 -
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Amazing results and brutal honesty! Love both! Probably one of the best threads I've ever seen on MFP... Thanks for posting and congrats on your success... Your a real motivation.0
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Thank you for posting.0
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We would love to see your pictures as well.0
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