Another loose skin question

I'm 5'5 and started at 277. Im now 150. Honestly i do not have much skin at all. I have been very lucky. I have a little on my upper inner thighs, thats it so far. It's all about genetics but the loose skin is better than the fat any day!

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I'm 5'5", started at 243 and am now at 161ish. I've got loose skin. My inner thighs are the worst, but I have a little on my upper arms (I think that will tighten up) and some on my stomach. I'm also 45 and was fat for 20 years, so my skin won't bounce back the way a younger person's would.

I don't care one whit about the loose skin. I was fat, am less so now, and this is my body's way of reminding me what I did and what not to do again.

My highest weight was 280, I am currently in the low 160's.... I have alot of loose and extra skin, but I attribute it to the twin pregnancy that got me to 280 lbs. Lifting weights helps, but I chose surgery becuase I know alot of my issues can't be corrected otherwise.

Yes, I am one of those people terrified about loose skin after losing weight, haha. I'm just starting out again on dieting, and I was wondering what women 5'5 or so who began at 220ish lbs faced as they lost weight?

Age can certainly improve matters for most who do have to tolerate the "loose skin phase," only that one's GENETICS plays a greater part. Elasticity and Collagen levels can be low even amongst teens, so placing all hope on age for 'bounce back-ability is a tad risky ~ a road to disappointment /depression stemming from mass mentality ideals of an unrealistic end result. There are medical intervention techniques available outside the parameters of the extreme(tummy tuck/body lift et al) ~ Research!!

I've lost 80 pounds over 18 months and was really scared of the loose skin because I have horrible skin elasticity. But as I've lost, I've worked out every day and I do core work and weights two days a week and I'm pleasantly surprised that I am tightening up more than I thought I would. I think losing more slowly has helped me above anything else.

I'm 5'5" and started at 213,so I'm pretty close to your stats ; however, I'm 58, so some loose skin is a fact of life.

Although I never plan on rocking a bikini on the beach,
slow and steady loss and bodyweight exercises have me looking pretty sleek for a grandma. You are young, so that will help a great deal.

Also, your body will continue to change after you stop losing, so don't freak out if you get to your goal weight and are still a bit loose. Remember that a woman's body is designed to expand and then return to a regular size. Give yourself a year of maintenance before you even think that you have a problem.

Good luck! :flowerforyou:

This is awesome and sensible advice! So glad to have you on my friend list!

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Male - 5'8" 47 years old, started at 225, lost 82-82 pounds. Yes, I have loose skin on arms and stomach. But its better then being fat. I asked my Doctor about it, and he said younger persons, their skin wont be as loose, but because I was obese for years, he doesnt expect it to tighten up much.

I started at 220lbs and after an 80lb loss I have no loose skin. As long as you are working out and not losing too quickly I don't think you should worry too much about it! Good luck!

I'm 5'6 and started at 217 and I'm currently 164 with no loose skin to speak of. It's partially genetics and partially the rate at which you lose weight; you want to give your skin time to catch up to your shifting weight.

Add age to this. The older you are, the less your skin is able to shrink due to loss of collagen and elastin. But it's better to have loose skin than to be unhealthy OP! And our skin DOES have amazing abilities to shrink over time.

I am worried about this too what do you think are my chances of loose skin. I'm 5 "7 and 180 pounds?

Your pictures dont show up but i wouldnt worry one bit . 5'7 and 180 lbs isnt that overweight, i doubt you will have any loose skin problems. Most of us here with the worries are those who are overweight by 50, 75, 100+ lbs

Im 5 foot 8 and 21 years old. January 20, 2013 I was 285 now I'm about 235 and I have quite a bit of loose skin on my midsection specially. It's starting to look like love handles in the middle of my back from extra skin. I have 2 rolls under my breast and my bellybutton really isn't there it a slit being excess skin covers it.

Hope I don't discouraged anyone but I would want to lie about it because you may have loose skin. Even though I might look weird naked I look a lot better in clothes and that's the way almost everyone sees me.

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I'm 5'5" -- started at 340, now around 166 and just about to turn 43. I have been heavy ever since my teen years

I have loose skin, but while it is there -- most days it doesn't bother me at all

problem areas are thighs and arms - stomach area isn't really that bad and I look awesome in my size 6 jeans -- much better than I looked in the size 26 jeans (when I could fit them)

I am wearing my sleeveless shirts and tank tops, because I am not ashamed about it - I wore tank tops before, why not now? (I live in Phoenix AZ, where it is hot most of the year, and hotter than hell for at least 3 months July through September)

I will see where I am in a year after maintenance, but I have to figure that it's going to be part of me for the most part and like some of the other commenters said, I would way rather have the skin than to have it all filled in again

EDITTED:
I do work out with a trainer twice a week -- I think that has worked on minimizing some of the effect - but the muscles contrast nicely with the flab hanging underneath them