Honest Loose Skin Thoughts & Pics
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I've lost 4 stone and would like to lose 4 more but the excess skin thing is bothering me. It's no so bad now but obviously it will0
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You're amazing. My highest weight was *only* 245, but I feel you on all of these subjects, loose skin is a real thing that people should know about. Your pictures are perfect, and you're so brave for showing them. I struggle to accept my loose skin, even though I have a supportive boyfriend who constantly says I'm gorgeous. I just hate that, at 25 years old, I have the skin of a 60+ year old. Surgery is so expensive, but worth it for some people.
Also kudos for talking about your scars. I feel the same about mine, I barely notice they're there, but other people are freaked out by them.1 -
I call my loose skin my battle scars, I have 3 children and even though I was morbidly obese, I still got very huge baby bellies. I am 5'3" and have lost only 66 pounds so far. but the loose skin struggle is real.
I thank you so very much for this post. I honestly would not have the courage to post pics like these. But for your bravery I thank God. You are awesome, you look beautiful and deserve to feel beautiful too.
Keep up the awesome job!!
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Can I post my loose skin picture with you in solidarity?6
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Great post, so inspiring and brave0
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You're a super courageous person and a big inspiration. I'm happy for you that you took your life back.0
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You *kitten* rock!!!!!2
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My arms are very similar to yours. It gets a little annoying shoving them into long sleeves, but it is so much better than when they were "filled".
Congratulations on your loss!0 -
I admire you for your post. It looks like you've been on a journey. Thank you for being encouraging and inspiring.0
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@afatpersonwholikesfood Thank you so very much for sharing your story! It made my teary-eyed at work. Congrats on your weight loss. Definitely inspiring!1
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All I see in those pictures is your success. Congratulations, well done!2
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Wow, thank you for your honesty. Congratulations on your loss by the way that is simply amazing and inspiring. I really appreciate you telling it like it is. For some of us who have lost large amounts it is unlikely we will magically have tight abs etc. But still better now than it was right?2
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Someone linked me to your post, and i.I'm so glad they did. Thank you for every thing you wrote and all the pictures you've shared. I wish I could tell you how much your prospective has helped me. ❤6
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Inspiring post.
Can I just add that immediately after losing my first 30kg my belly fat/belly skin looked just like yours, but after maintaining for 7 years I have noticed a significant tightening. It will happen eventually!5 -
See I'm terrified of getting loose skin!0
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How long did it take? I would consider skin removal surgery after i get to my goal weight, but I would probably wait a year or 2 to see how much tighten on it's own.
Edit: sorry I just saw your post above that you've been maintaining for 7 years!0 -
LOVED this post!! I admire your bravery! The pizza dough part was my favorite !! Thank you for posting about something different/ realities of weight loss and skin because not a lot of people went into depth and detail!3
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You have some muscle there girl! I'm impressed by the pecs, you look great.3
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I wonder why burn centers don't volunteer to take some of our excess skin for "free"? We all obviously have some to share. Congrats on your wonderful weight loss. I have to admit although only yo yo ing about 20 pounds I usually end up with excess that i hate. It is also a huge trigger issue for me which causes me to yo yo back up, Overall the health benefits to losing and keeping weight off and being more active are so much better but it is tough to look in the mirror at that excess skin hanging or creping or whatever it wants to do.8
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