Skin

[willfitskinnyjeans]

I've got 3 stone to loose to be a healthy weight (1/2 loss so far) and then possibly another 1-2 stone depending how I feel and I'm starting to panic how bad my skin will be. Some days I think it won't be to bad but today it seems very wrinkly and saggy, I'm 28 and had 1 child. Does anyone else worry? I could give up today I'm so worried about it.

 

[LuhLuhLoser]

I worry about this sometimes! I think there are a lot of creams and lotions that can help with it though. I use Cellusculpt from Avon and it's really good, although I don't always remember to use it everyday! I was also looking at seaweed wrap treatments for when I get to target, they're supposed to be really good for tightening skin.

 

[The Caretaker]

Hi there, at such a young age if you lose at a good but steady pace your excess skin will retract and not look any different than it did before, you will probably have stretch marks but that's called life!

 

[AbFab]

I think this only happens if you use a huge amount of weight within a really short space of time. If you lose at a nice steady pace while also incorporating some weight-training and toning exercises you should be fine hon

 

[rootsfran]

SW is worth doing for health not just looks, you will be doing your best to be around for your child which is more important than a bit of saggy skin.

 

[willfitskinnyjeans]

Yes that's of course more important than anything I could of given up today after this morning but I haven't slipped up at all very pleased with myself and support from here helping me x

 

[alwayssunshine]

There's a possibility you may end up with a little bit of loose skin. Or you may not. It depends on lots of things - how old you are, the natural elasticity of your skin, how fast you lose weight, wether you are exercising etc. Personally, it's not something that bothers me a great deal. I'd far ratherr have some loose skin than the fat that used to be underneath it. The health benefits from losing weight (I have a couple of stone to go), are far greater than dealing with some loose skin in my opinion.

 

[lolacola]

I'll be honest, I am now 27 years old, I started SW when I had just turned 25 and hit target 6 months later, going from 12 stone to 9 stone, and my skin isnt what it was, I definitely notice it on my stomach and boobs, and if I really look I can notice it on my arms and legs.. but honestly, I think it's only me that notices it. I look 100% better now than I did before I lost weight so I don't mind so much about my skin. I think I've just been unfortunate as I know people who have lost a lot more than me and their skin has just snapped back. Good luck on your journey