This thread makes me sad. You all look absolutely beautiful. I got to goal and decided to lose a few more pounds just for my belly, but WOW, I'm beginning to think there's something seriously wrong with my stomach. I can't even post pictures but TRUST me, mine looks NOTHING like any of yours and I'm 5'9 and in the 140s at the moment. Sighhh.
This is a bit unrelated, but has anyone also noticed a difference in their breasts after weightloss?
I've lost about 50lbs and of course you lose weight in your breasts first, but I was starting to notice that they are turning into deflated balloons. I have another 40lbs to go and I can't imagine the state of my boobs if I make it to my goal.
I am getting the ball in a sock effect. I'm 27 and it's killing me, my boobs look 90 . They weren't great to begin with, but now they're worse and I can't afford to have them fixed. Ever.
And I have been told in the exercise section that no exercise or weight lifting techniquie will help either.
Pretty bras DO NOT cut it for me. The minute the bra comes off, they hit my knees ,and I feel like slicing the damn things off just to be rid of them. Same goes for the lower belly fat.
Last edited by honeythorn; 07-31-2010 at 07:31 AM.
I'm around your height and at 140.
If you click on my profile you'll see a full
body image of me. I've never complained
much about my stomach because the weight
is mostly in my chunky legs.
I've heard quite a few here compare their boobs to a tennis ball in the bottom of a sock, so I would guess it's happening to others as well.
I've lucked out and lost only a inch off my boobs so far, It's my lower half that's losing the most weight.
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Originally Posted by honeythorn
I am getting the ball in a sock effect. I'm 27 and it's killing me, my boobs look 90 . They weren't great to begin with, but now they're worse and I can't afford to have them fixed. Ever.
And I have been told in the exercise section that no exercise or weight lifting techniquie will help either.
Pretty bras DO NOT cut it for me. The minute the bra comes off, they hit my knees ,and I feel like slicing the damn things off just to be rid of them. Same goes for the lower belly fat.
I just went bra shopping and was asking the lady about giving the boobs a lift. I tried a few different bras, but it was like all it was doing was pushing up skin. So sad! So I ended up with a full coverage bra that gives me no cleavage, and I've got the goods darnit!
I may post tummy pics. You guys are just too awesome!
I'm 15 lbs away from goal, and have lost almost 90 lbs. I'm 26, but unfortunately my skin doesn't have youthful bounceback qualities I hoped for.
My stomach still has a panni, though it is deflated, so more a hanging skinflap, it is wrinkled, especially at the bottom, there is no way this will fix itself, no matter how much weight I loose. When I lay on my side there is a pool of skin next to me, I should mention I was an apple shape before.
My boobs are also deflated balloons, the nipples point straight downwards, but with a good bra at least this isn't noticeable when fully clothed!
I have no idea how people in my situation find bathing suits, I really wanted to swim this summer, but no swimming suit has been able to keep the flap at bay.
"My stomach still has a panni, though it is deflated, so more a hanging skinflap, it is wrinkled, especially at the bottom, there is no way this will fix itself, no matter how much weight I loose.
My boobs are also deflated balloons, the nipples point straight downwards, but with a good bra at least this isn't noticeable when fully clothed!"
Quillie,
I hear you on this one, but my question to you is what your thoughts are about plastic surgery? I think that depending on how badly I felt about the loose skin once I've maintained my goal weight and won't be having kids I might think about a tummy tuck. I'm not completely sold on it because it is a major surgery and I'd hate to have the results worse than when I went in.
Does your significant other mind your new body and skin? Despite the loose skin are you happy about your weight loss? It's a bit of a double edged sword.
I don't know if this is helpful to you or not...I'm not done losing weight yet, but weighed in at 154 this morning.
I lost 49 lbs from my highest weight (pregnant). I had 2 C-Sections and 2 9 pounder babies I have an "apron" of skin that hangs down (you can see the bulge in my undies ) I have stretch marks on my legs and thighs all over from growing so much while pregnant....But my 2 precious babies were worth it. I am quite certain I'm going to have to lose quite a bit extra weight to make up for the loose skin in my belly, but am considering a tummy tuck after I lose the rest,
Last edited by pinkflower; 08-03-2010 at 07:51 PM.
It's nice seeing real women with real bodies, I love this thread.
You can't really see it in the photo's that I posted, but I have the same stretch marks as someone who's had a child, and that's just from gaining a lot of weight rapidly after high school. (And not noticing until I stepped on a scale and got smacked in the face with reality)
If only I was more self aware...
I'm only a couple pounds down from my stomach pic, but now I'm seeing that the stretch marks are more noticeable and the scars from my old belly buttom piercings are starting to pop out. My lower stomach has this weird line that's about two inches long going across it under my belly button.
I'm hoping moisturizing, trying a body scrub, and weight training will help. Those are the main ones I've seen. I might pick up some more bio oil to help with the stretch marks, I heard it's effective if they aren't too old (Mine are about 5 years I think?)
Last edited by StephanieM; 08-04-2010 at 10:52 AM.
