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I've heard that people who are quite overweight, if they lose weight, they have loads of excess skin. I don't know which is worse, to be heavy, or to have the flab.
Has anyone dealt with this/know someone who has dealt with it?
Has anyone dealt with this/know someone who has dealt with it?
As you age, the your body's ability to tighten back up decreases. I've heard this from a LOT of people. I've known people on other message boards who have had plastic surgery for this on a couple areas. That isn't something I would opt for -- but to each their own.
That said, if flabby upper arms and thighs are my worst problem of being thinner and healthier, bring it on! I feel better, have more energy, and move more easily. I can shop at "regular" stores. I can keep up with my loved ones when we're out doing something.
I won't say I don't care about my looks - but it isn't the most important thing for me. There is always going to be someone out there that doesn't like something about the way I look - whether it's my weight, my hair color or something else. I don't much care. I care about how I feel and I wouldn't trade how I'm feeling just to have firm arms.