Do I still need to loose?

Panda_brat
Panda_brat Posts: 291 Member
edited November 28 in Health and Weight Loss
I have been overweight for so long (since before puberty) I do not know what being skinny looks like. My DR. says I have at least some loose skin, beyond that he just looks
at a BMI chart to see if people need are at a healthy weight. I am 5'10" and my weighed in at 169 this morning, but I am afraid i still have some fat around or just below my belly button, or that area.Do I still need to loose a few pounds or do i switch to maintenance and bulking?
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  • Dreysander
    Dreysander Posts: 294 Member
    It looks like you have a small pocket of fat there yeah. I have the same issue (have lost 100+ pounds). My doctor says there's very little I can do about it short of cutting it off.
  • SkinnyFit_105
    SkinnyFit_105 Posts: 7 Member
    That looks like loose skin to me. I'm not a guy so i'm not sure when your suppose to start bulking. I mean I think you could start now.
  • brb_2013
    brb_2013 Posts: 1,197 Member
    I'd say start now, because any remaining fat will work it's way out while you focus on building.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Looks like loose skin to me honestly.
  • Panda_brat
    Panda_brat Posts: 291 Member
    Thanks, I know bulking will help, but didn't know when to switch. I would rather have the loose skin from loosing about 160 pounds then all the fat.
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    Panda_brat wrote: »
    Thanks, I know bulking will help, but didn't know when to switch. I would rather have the loose skin from loosing about 160 pounds then all the fat.

    I think it's time to start strength training and eating at a small calorie surplus. You definitely have loose skin which may overtime bounce back SOME especially if you fill out with some muscle. It depends on genetics, how long you were overweight, etc. However, i think ultimately you may want to have it removed via surgery.

    In any case, strength training, consuming adequate protein, and consistency should help improve your physique! :)
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    Also, congrats on the weight loss! I bet that was a lot of hard work! You should be proud of yourself, and don't let anything i said above make you feel self concious about the loose skin. That is bound to happen when you lose so much weight, and unless it causes you discomfort it is likely just cosmetic!
  • Panda_brat
    Panda_brat Posts: 291 Member
    rainbowbow wrote: »
    Panda_brat wrote: »
    Thanks, I know bulking will help, but didn't know when to switch. I would rather have the loose skin from loosing about 160 pounds then all the fat.

    I think it's time to start strength training and eating at a small calorie surplus. You definitely have loose skin which may overtime bounce back SOME especially if you fill out with some muscle. It depends on genetics, how long you were overweight, etc. However, i think ultimately you may want to have it removed via surgery.

    In any case, strength training, consuming adequate protein, and consistency should help improve your physique! :)

    I have been doing strength training, and eating plenty of protein. Can't afford surgery right now, I start school to become a medical assistant next month, but just odd jobs now, and insurance won't cover it. I am 41 and have been overweight my whole adult life. I am happy to have lost all the weight i have.
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    Panda_brat wrote: »
    rainbowbow wrote: »
    Panda_brat wrote: »
    Thanks, I know bulking will help, but didn't know when to switch. I would rather have the loose skin from loosing about 160 pounds then all the fat.

    I think it's time to start strength training and eating at a small calorie surplus. You definitely have loose skin which may overtime bounce back SOME especially if you fill out with some muscle. It depends on genetics, how long you were overweight, etc. However, i think ultimately you may want to have it removed via surgery.

    In any case, strength training, consuming adequate protein, and consistency should help improve your physique! :)

    I have been doing strength training, and eating plenty of protein. Can't afford surgery right now, I start school to become a medical assistant next month, but just odd jobs now, and insurance won't cover it. I am 41 and have been overweight my whole adult life. I am happy to have lost all the weight i have.

    Are you on a structured lifting program? Something progressive? If not, we can all suggest a few.

    In addition to the protein intake, it's time to add more calories. I'd suggest 250 over maintenance. You want to slowly add muscle mass on and that surplus being small will minimize fat gain.
  • Panda_brat
    Panda_brat Posts: 291 Member
    any suggestion would be great, I am in uncharted territory here. Like I said in the original post, before now, i have been overweight most of my adult life, and am a total newbie when it comes to bulking,until now i was concerning with loosing.
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    Panda_brat wrote: »
    any suggestion would be great, I am in uncharted territory here. Like I said in the original post, before now, i have been overweight most of my adult life, and am a total newbie when it comes to bulking,until now i was concerning with loosing.

    Stronglifts 5x5

    PHAT by layne norton

    Wendler's 5/3/1

    Starting Strength
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    rainbowbow wrote: »
    Panda_brat wrote: »
    any suggestion would be great, I am in uncharted territory here. Like I said in the original post, before now, i have been overweight most of my adult life, and am a total newbie when it comes to bulking,until now i was concerning with loosing.

    Stronglifts 5x5

    PHAT by layne norton

    Wendler's 5/3/1

    Starting Strength

    @rainbowbow has given you good advice. I'd go with a slight bulk right now. I think that the hormonal benefits may help with your skin a bit and, of course, the added muscle is always a good thing.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    I'd say at LEAST lift in maintenance, if anything for a diet break. I wouldn't switch right to a bulk. Especially if you are new to lifting and have some things to figure out. And use one of the programs listed above. Someone mentioned PHAT but I would like to suggest PHUL instead.
  • Panda_brat
    Panda_brat Posts: 291 Member
    Thanks for the ideas, i will try some of them out an see what i like and i enjoy, and i can keep up and keep up doing once i start classes next month.
  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    I like stronglifts:)
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    Francl27 wrote: »
    Looks like loose skin to me honestly.
    ditto
  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,336 Member
    I remember reading a post by another member who was also a person who struggled with weight his whole life. He got to his goal and tried the bulk and cut cycle approach. What happened was a bulk of fat and cutting was difficult for him, and he gained a lot back with little muscle gain. His choice after finding this didn't work for him was to lose the weight he had gain, and then do a recomp. He ate at maintenance and lifted heavy compounds lifts. It was slower, but did result in getting rid of the extra fat and slowly adding muscle. His point was that for people who have long term struggled with weight, and bulk and cut might not work. I'm not saying don't go to a bulk cycle, but you might be better served at this point going to maintenance and having a good lifting program for six months to a year to see how that works for you.
  • Panda_brat
    Panda_brat Posts: 291 Member
    rileysowner wrote: »
    I remember reading a post by another member who was also a person who struggled with weight his whole life. He got to his goal and tried the bulk and cut cycle approach. What happened was a bulk of fat and cutting was difficult for him, and he gained a lot back with little muscle gain. His choice after finding this didn't work for him was to lose the weight he had gain, and then do a recomp. He ate at maintenance and lifted heavy compounds lifts. It was slower, but did result in getting rid of the extra fat and slowly adding muscle. His point was that for people who have long term struggled with weight, and bulk and cut might not work. I'm not saying don't go to a bulk cycle, but you might be better served at this point going to maintenance and having a good lifting program for six months to a year to see how that works for you.

    I am in no rush, and I guess I have to learn to eat at maintenance. at some point. No matter what I do, I am going to monitor my progress closely.
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