so I love tattoos. I have several. I know some people hate them so I am hoping not to get any snarky remarks.

Most of us who want to lose a significant amount of weight dread the idea of loose skin and I am no exception. I more or less already have batwings - not the worst but certainly not the best. If after I lose all the weight I want, I would consider a Brachioplasty (arm lift/tuck, whatever) except for the fact that I have a lovely inner upper arm tattoo. I would end up with a scar running right through the middle of my tat.

My question is this. I know loose skin has a lot to do with genetics, skin elasticity, Water intake, and age. I know everybody's body will bounce back differently after they lose the weight. I just want to know if there is anything I can do to start the toning and firming process now? As of now the only exercising I am doing is walking about 3-4 miles 5 days a week. I do not own any weights but if that is what it takes I just need info!!

Thoughts, ideas, advice??

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@@Keeper you are right, genetics has a lot to do with it.

I have been rubbing bio oil on my upper arms and doing excercises with resistance bands and a few bicep curls with small hand weights. It is working a little - I'm hoping it'll work a lot more.

I hope you find what's right for you, would be awful to be in the situation where you may lose your art work...

PS.. I love a tattoo too...

I love tatts.....I have a half sleeve as well as many others...I have been incorporating medicine balls and kettle balls into my routines....I like to go on youtube and check out new exercises so I don't get bored! Once you start toning you may reconsider any cosmetic surgery...that's what I am hoping for! good luck!!