Thanks chickies! I agree there is nothing wrong with Spanx, but I wanted to show that the amount of loose flab I have in the problem area is really insignificant when you look at the whole picture. I agree my legs are awesome, but that is typical for us apple shaped gals! Ha! So many newbies come on here with the "loose skin" fears and I think it is a crazy reason to keep you from getting healthy.
I'm hoping my loose flab and belly jelly will go away with the last 20lbs, but if it doesn't, I think I'm willing to live with it, and not seek out a surgeon. When I was 205-210, I looked BAD. I thought I'd have to have surgery, but with my new running and further weight loss, it is getting better and better.

So I concur with the maintainers, don't make a judgement on how you'll look until you get to your goal.
I can' wait to get there.