Weight Loss Pause?

I (27M) have dropped 125 lbs over the last year. 350 down to 225. Extremely happy with my success so far, but I've been pondering an idea that I could use some advice on.

I've been thinking I should take a break from losing weight and focus on muscle development for three months. The goal would be building as much muscle as possible over that time period while not gaining fat.

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My thought process is that I may be losing weight to fast, and I'm not sure if this may have lasting side effects. I think this "break" would also give my skin time to adjust to the weight loss, while also filling said lose skin with muscle. I should say, that don't think my lose skin is too bad, but it is, and has been a MAJOR concern for me throughout the process.

On top of that, when I started to lose weight, my goal was to build muscle at the same time. It can be hard to judge but I think I've been successful. I'm 6'0 tall with an athletic body type, that I believe could support a lot of muscle. I've developed a passion for working out and I'd love to test myself.

Finally, I think the mental change may be good for me, my mindset has been weight loss for the last year and having a new challenge may help spark me.

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I have been getting impatient lately. I want the weight gone, but I need to be smart about this.

Should I take the three months to focus on muscle building or power through with what I've been doing?

Any advice is appreciated!

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