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Weight training reducing the effects of loose skin....

6GP2008

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6GP2008    1

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Has anyone found that lifting weights has reduced the effects of loose skin?

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Nighthawk    28

Nighthawk
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Very good question...anyone???

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Kyle314    18

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My arms have/had loose skin. So I do a lot of biceps and triceps lifting and it has helped a lot.

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music1618    879

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Yes I lift in my arms and I do not have flabby skin down there. I am working on my tummy now. Through soccer my legs are worked out and I don't have any flabby skin there.

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LeticiaHuggins    177

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Most definitely. I've been using wrist weights since a week after surgery and I work my arms out during my walks or with Tae Bo and my arms look amazing. No loose skin at all.

My inner thighs are a little loose and my belly. Focusing on that right now.

~Leticia **HW: 259**PreOp: 216**SURG: 3/21/13 **Discharged @: 221** 4.5 mons post op. CW: 160.0 lbs. --- Only 10 lbs to my goal ---

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JW3    5

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I had surgery in November started lifting (light weights) two weeks after surgery. My don't have loose skin on my arms but I do on my chest and thighs. I started lifting heavier weights/less reps on my legs. I am reluctant to go too heavy on my chest because of a blown shoulder.

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nwsunlvr    0

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I started working out at the gym as soon as doc gave okay to go. I work the circuit room working on all the muscle groups. I currently have a small amount on my belly but the ab workout is reducing it. The weights have kept my arms in good shape as well as my thighs. My only complaint so far is that my butt used to be one you could bounce a quarter off of. Kind of Jello still right now...but hope to get it back in shape too..

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wcdaniels    48

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It has helped with my arms and most of my legs, but I have just too much around the gut are and on my inner thighs. I don't think there's much I'll be able to do to help with this loose skin.

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geekguy    27

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This is definitely something that I'm concerned about as well as I lose weight. I'm down from a high of 408, hoping to get to about 250. I would love to avoid the skin surgery if at all possible.

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Bigboy76    102

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Yes, the weight training is helpful IMO to reduce loose skin. I've lost 105 lbs in 6 months and I don't have any noticeable loose skin. I'm lifting 3-4 times a week and have been since 2 months out. Lots of debate about why lift when you're trying to lose weight? I'd rather see slow scale movement and see muscle building then jiggling everywhere!

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Gr8bowler    43

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I'm sure after my surgery, once I get the ok from my doctor I'll be hitting the gym a lot too! I'm hoping I don't have much issue with the skin. I'm at 340 and my goal is around 225

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ag0177    8

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I'm sure after my surgery, once I get the ok from my doctor I'll be hitting the gym a lot too! I'm hoping I don't have much issue with the skin. I'm at 340 and my goal is around 225

Hello, I'm starting out at about the same weight. How have things gone for you? Lowest weight? Saggy skin? About how tall are you?

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