Newbie Question: Loose skin? - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

LittleMissMotivation · 12-11-2007, 06:14 PM

Hi everyone,

I have a quick question, especially for those who have lost between 50-120lbs.

Is there an issue with loose skin? I have been 220 before and got down to 125 (albeit a flabby 125 due to not exercising) and was cursed with loose skin. I ended up getting a breast lift because I didn't feel looking like some 80yr old woman from National Geographic. I still have 'bat-wing' arms which I HATE and NEVER wear anything less than a 3/4 sleeve.

My question is, was the 'deflated balloon' look solely from lack of exercise and too rapid weight-loss? (within about 4-5mo's) If I lose the weight with exercise, primarily weight training, will I eliminate the loose skin?

Any and all answers are GREATLY appreciated!

Suzanne 3FC · 12-11-2007, 06:21 PM

Welcome to 3FC!

You are in luck, we have a whole entire forum devoted to this issue

Go to http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=219 and be sure to check out the sticky post on weight loss and skin.

Good luck!

LittleMissMotivation · 12-11-2007, 07:43 PM

Thank you for the quick reply! Heading to the forum now!