no flabby bodies

[Guest guest]

Has anyone noticed that even the people who are losing 70-80lbs have tight

skin? There are so many other " diets " that leave people who have lost that much

with hanging, flabby skin that needs surgical removal. Any thoughts?

[Guest guest]

Losing too fast is what causes the flabby bodies and sagging skin.

1-2 pounds a week in the beginning is max, 1 pound a week later on

is expected. Any more than that and you're probably losing muscle

too.

Stasia

[Guest guest]

rapid weight loss causes saggy skin, a loss of 1-2 pounds a week

allows the skin time to adjust. Slow and steady.

[Guest guest]

> Losing too fast is what causes the flabby bodies and sagging skin.

> 1-2 pounds a week in the beginning is max, 1 pound a week later on

> is expected. Any more than that and you're probably losing muscle

> too.

>

> Stasia

I have lots of flabby skin, but that's because I've been heavy since I

was 7 years old, then went back and forth from borderline obese to

morbidly obese for over 30 years. I lost 120 pounds over 2 years on

Weight Watchers, and have maintained the loss for about 15 months. I'm

on Challenge 2, week 9, and have great muscles showing through on the

top surfaces of my arms and shoulders, and skin hanging from the

insides of my arms, upper thighs, and lower abdomen. I have thin skin,

and it was stretched out for 30 years. Now, at 40, even with this,

people think I look like I'm in my early 30's. The reality is that I

notice my loose skin more than anyone else, and I have 3 options:

1. Gain the weight back (the answer is NO!)

2. Have surgery (online photos I've seen look really scary)

3. Be thrilled with what I've accomplished. That's what I'm doing.

Most people don't have the problem with skin that I do. I say, go for

it anyway. Being fit and muscular feels awesome!

Vicki