Removing loose skin without surgery?

29F, 5'5", right now 135lbs. I'm right around my goal weight, maybe 10 more pounds I'd like to lose max. I'm ecstatic to be at this weight and feel great, but have mild/moderate loose skin and it's driving me mad. It's not like I've lost this super quick; I started at 255lbs a few years ago, but most recently lost ~60lbs in 1.5yrs. The skin is primarily around my belly button and hip bones, and under my arms, especially armpit area. I'm thinking about losing more because I hope it'd get rid of it, but I have a feeling it won't go away with more weight loss. Does anybody have any recommendations that I can give a try that isn't surgical/procedural, like a serum/topical product? I'd be up for trying it for 6 months before moving to a procedure approach, but I'd really like to avoid that and avoid scarring.

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Am I eating the right calories?

Fair calorie goal?

Hi everyone.

Female / 292lbs / 10-20mins of walking 7 days a week.

On FatCalc.com My BMR is coming in at 2,315 calories and my TDEE is 3,341 calories at sedentary and 3,671 at a low active level.

Is eating 2100 calories a day enough for sufficient weight loss?

The walking I do varies in pace, it’s not really intense but my heart rate definitely gets up. Some days I walk longer. Like on Sunday, I did a 50 min moderate hilly walk.

I have always struggled with weight and so I don’t want to eat too little and then fail my weight loss journey but also don’t want to eat too much and be losing weight too slow.

Hope this make sense! Appreciate any advice!

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Reevaluating Goals

Hello, all. Seeking those who are into the math of deficits and how nutrition works. Let's get some stuff out of the way.

1) I'm F, 28, 4'1, SW 170, CW 133, GW ~100 ? (tbd)
2) I have attempted to talk to my doctors about this and received zero medical professionals' help. Imagine the giant shrug emoji.
3) I have an abnormally short/small body due as a side effect of a medical condition. If you are of average height, DO NOT compare yourself to me or my numbers. Please and thank you.

I've lost approximately 37 lbs. My weight loss has slowed down due to getting sick and a few other issues, but I used that as an opportunity to practice maintenance (which I've been able to do successfully, wootwoot).

But I've been maintaining my weight by eating an average of 1000-1200 calories (probably closer to 1200 because I hadn't tracked as closely during the maintenance period). This means a 500-calorie deficit for me would be around 700 calories. To adjust to that, I've been aiming for 800 calories, which, to my amusement, is the calorie goal Dr. Now sometimes gives his bariatric patients.

A calculator says that at my goal weight, I'd be eating around 1100 calories to maintain that. Does that sound correct?

And also, my bloodwork has come back perfect in re nutrition, so the foods I'm eating isn't hurting me. I suppose I'm looking for confirmation that my math is correct, that I can safely continue to aim for 700-800 cals daily and that I should continue to lose about a pound a week until I hit my goal weight. Which, I'm planning on reevaluating that when I get there.

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Loose Skin?

I've been obese for my entire life, and was 230lbs when I first started my weight loss journey. I'm trying to get to 125lbs (currently 185lbs). It's a big jump, and I'm really scared that it'll leave me with a ton of awful loose skin and stretch marks. :( Does anybody have experience with this? and / or, what can I do about it?

I know that it's still smart to lose weight just to be healthier, even if I'll be left with loose skin. But the thought of it is so scary that it's really discouraging me. My #1 reason for losing weight is absolutely appearance, so to do all that and end up with loose skin is terrifying.

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Why is it getting harder?

I started my weight loss journey around 2 weeks ago. My plan was very simple, i ate two meals and did one workout in the morning, and walked for about an hour in the evening. It was very fun in the beginning and I was also seeing results so I was very motivated. However, these past few days have been so much harder. I have to resist harder against food and I feel less energetic and get tired easily in my workouts. I've been getting really bad cravings and also overeating a little bit over my limit. I thought it would get easier with time if I remained consistent, why is it getting harder?

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Best ways to be there for someone else trying to lose weight?

Hi everyone! I started my own weight loss journey last may (5’4”, 22f, 186.6lbs), and I’ve lost 60lbs since then. However, I must admit that it has been a tough journey, and the hardest part has been trying to keep a good mindset about food and not developing any harmful or disordered eating habits.

My mom recently told me her doctor is having her start weight loss injections and she’s starting them on Monday. She’s already buying a lot of healthy and high protein/fiber foods. I want to be there for her and encourage her since I know this can be a difficult journey to go through, but in the past, she was really into fad dieting and stuff like that. I really don’t want her to do it unsustainably (diabetes runs in our family so I know she’s doing it for health reasons, but still, after seeing her get into specific diets and cutting out whole food groups in the past, plus with my own experience struggling, I am naturally a little concerned), and I want to help encourage and support her the best I can.

Not to undermine her or say that she’s going to turn to unhealthy habits or view her body in a negative way like I’ve dealt with. She’s lived longer than me, she has successfully lost weight before, and everyone will have a different experience. But again, I just worry because I know how society talks about weight loss and I know how difficult and sometimes how much of an isolating process it can be, so I want to be there for her the best I can. If anyone has any tips or advice please let me know!

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Losing Weight

Hi everyone! I'm a 19-year-old and I currently weigh 107 kg (235.89 lbs). I've decided it's time for a significant change in my life, and I'm committed to losing weight. I've always wanted to be healthier and more active, and now I'm ready to take the plunge and start going to the gym seriously.

In the past, I went to the gym with a friend, but our approach wasn't very effective—we just did random exercises and switched between different machines without any real plan. This time, I want to be much more focused and strategic in my approach to ensure I see the best results.

I'm reaching out to the community for advice on how to achieve my goal of losing fat as quickly and effectively as possible. Specifically, I would love to hear about:

1. Workout Routines: What specific exercises should I focus on to maximize fat loss? Are there particular workouts or training programs that have worked well for others in a similar situation?
2. Gym Session Structure: How should I structure my time at the gym? Should I dedicate certain days to specific types of exercises (e.g., cardio, strength training, HIIT)? How many days a week should I be working out, and for how long each session?
3. Diet and Nutrition: What dietary changes should I make to complement my gym efforts? Are there specific foods or meal plans that are particularly effective for fat loss? How should I balance my macronutrients (proteins, carbs, fats) to support my weight loss goals?
4. Lifestyle Changes: Are there other lifestyle factors I should consider to enhance my weight loss journey? For example, how important is sleep and stress management in achieving my goals?

I'm really serious about making a positive change in my life and would greatly appreciate any tips, advice, or personal experiences you can share. Thank you so much for your support and guidance!

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