I need honest opinions...

miam4nia
miam4nia Posts: 137 Member
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm terrified my arms are so huge that after I lose weight I'm gonna have wings...
That's probably just my biggest fear right now....
There are stretch marks on my shoulders and 60 % of my arms...
So I want your honest opinions, do you think that my arms will tighten up or will they probably sag?

I'm 19, and 5'2
My highest weight was 235, and my current weight is 187.5 pounds.

The measurements for my arms (largest part) as of yesterday are left arm- 17, right arm- 17.5

Picture of my arm... ! gross!!

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  • stroutman81
    stroutman81 Posts: 2,474 Member
    Impossible to say. Skin elasticity is largely dictated by genetics. I've seen people have saggy skin issues who lost a mere 20 lbs while others who've lost 100 lbs face no such problems. And vice versa.

    The only way to know is to dive in and see what happens. Right? I mean, are you going to stay where you are now for fear that your body won't be "perfect" after losing weight?
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    Impossible to say. Skin elasticity is largely dictated by genetics. I've seen people have saggy skin issues who lost a mere 20 lbs while others who've lost 100 lbs face no such problems. And vice versa.

    The only way to know is to dive in and see what happens. Right? I mean, are you going to stay where you are now for fear that your body won't be "perfect" after losing weight?

    I agree.

    Make sure you are doing some sort of strength training (if you aren't already) to build muscle and tone up as you lose the weight. That has made a HUGE difference in my arms and I just do pilates, no weight lifting or anything.
  • lacroyx
    lacroyx Posts: 5,754 Member
    your 19 so you are young. age helps. are you doing any kind of weight lifting? that also helps. and not hot pink/purple 3lbs. weights. don't be afraid of bulking up. it's hard for women to bulk up.

    I have the same issues. I am 31. I have noticed over time shrinkage and with the weights it has gotten better. over 2 years of losing weight and lifting weights.
  • Leopardliz
    Leopardliz Posts: 110 Member
    It migh be bad at first and then with time and weight training it might shrink. Make sure to keep sking nice and hydrated to help with elasticity. Oils and plenty of water can help with all of that. Losing weight at a moderate pace will help as well
  • NovemberJune
    NovemberJune Posts: 2,525 Member
    Hi! My arms started at 17 and are now 15.25 inches. So far so good but obviously I have a ways to go. I am really hopeful that I won't have any troubles with my arms and loose skin, at least not too bad. good luck!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,086 Member
    I'm terrified my arms are so huge that after I lose weight I'm gonna have wings...
    That's probably just my biggest fear right now....
    There are stretch marks on my shoulders and 60 % of my arms...
    So I want your honest opinions, do you think that my arms will tighten up or will they probably sag?

    I'm 19, and 5'2
    My highest weight was 235, and my current weight is 187.5 pounds.

    The measurements for my arms (largest part) as of yesterday are left arm- 17, right arm- 17.5

    Picture of my arm... ! gross!!

    21lk003.jpg
    Here's the real question: is that going to stop you from reaching the weight you want to be? There is really nothing you can do, but get there and find out. You're young so your skin may retract just fine.
  • tiggerbounce411
    tiggerbounce411 Posts: 401 Member
    Just keep working out and losing..you're so young that your skin will most likely shrink back. If all else fails, do a strictly arm work out when you get where you want to be or start now. I'll help tone you.
    I don't know how well it will work, but keep them moisturized to help them with elasticity, even though it is genetic mostly, you can help it a little. Good luck, you will do fine.
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