Diets & Weight Maintenance Support Group

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TheWhip
TheWhip
I am on a quest to lose 100 pounds. I know that since I am that much overweight that there will be the issue of excess skin in various places. I was just wondering if there were exercises that could minimize this. I am primarily worried about my arms and stomach. More my arms than anythings.

I appreciate everyone who gave up some of their time to read or answer this. I hope everyone is having a great day!

Thank you!
tattyhead184
tattyhead184
These links should help answer your question - apparently losing weight gradually lessens the risk of having excess skin. All the best and good luck.

http://weightloss.about.com/od/obesityhealth/a/blexcessskin.htm
http://ifitandhealthy.com/how-to-tighten-loose-skin-after-weight-loss/
Community LeaderThePepperMan
ThePepperMan
I would suggest consulting your doctor. Losing that much weight should be monitored by a doctor, and they should be able to either guide you on the skin thing, or refer you to somebody who can.

Please consider joining in the weekly weigh in posting! I'm trying to lose 50 pounds. I'm 10 pounds into that. I may then need to have a follow up goal since 200 pounds may be too much for me (Male, 59 years old, 6'2" high)