BID...Anyone?

[Mommy0105 0]

You are probably right - - I don't know what's it's like to loose 100 pounds. I am anxiously awaiting that day. Let me ask, does exercise and toning not help? Just curious, not trying to be rude or cruel.

I began exercising within 1 month of my surgery. For the past year I have been pretty hardcore. Working out 5-7 times a week for about 2 hours. (1 hr weigh training/1 hour cardio). Loose skin was always a fear of mine, and I wanted to do what I could to avoid it at all costs.

I hoped that because I had always been a very athletic person (3 sport athlete in HS/college) , because I was at the lower end of the obesity spectrum, and because I was still pretty young, that my skin would be rather resilient.

I do have loose skin. I have it in my arms, stomach, buttocks, and upper thighs, but it is not as excessive as others that I have seen. To look at me clothed, you probably wouldn't know. My arms and legs actually appear toned (until I have to move them, lol).

So does exercise and toning help with loose skin? I'm sure it does, but only to a certain extent. Who knows how much additional skin I would have right now if I dieted without exercise this past year.

Don't get me wrong. I am thrilled to have lost the weight I have. But it has definitely been bittersweet when the idealistic must confront the reality (especially if $$$ prevents you from getting plastic surgery)

[juliegeraci 7]

Yes, I feel really good in a size 18 now but all I see is my droopy stomach. I try not to look too much because I am not at goal to get a TT. You may want to try some therapy and visualization techniques. Good luck.