The Subject Of Skin

So there has been a few questions lately on the subject of loose skin.  Firstly, I think that it probably depends on lots of factors - your age, how much weight you have to loose, the type of skin you have, your genes - need I go on.....

So for me I have always had good skin.  I have heaps of stretch marks from being pregnant, breastfeeding and the ups and downs in my weight over the years.  I haven't done any exercise since being sleeved nor am I one for creams and lotions with miracle fix-it claims.

So with my 30kg I have lost sure there are a few saggy bits. 

My arms used to be huge...  go back and look at the photos....  they were horrid.  Now sure there is a little loose skin and I certainly need to loose a little more from this area but I still feel totally comfortable wearing sleeveless clothes. 

My boobs are saggy - and I really have not dropped the bra sizes I was expecting too.  I have gone from an 18F to a 14DD.  Yeah they could probably benefit from a little lift but honestly - apart from being in bed when am I ever going to not be wearing a bra!  In a bra everything looks great!  I wish they would shrink a little more!

My tummy is probably the bit I dislike the most I can still see the apron of fat and I am hoping a few more kilos will see more improvement.  I think I will always have some loose skin - I had two big bubs - 4.5kg and 3.8kg and the CS scar seems to make things worse.  I will never wear bikinis  - wear crop tops  - get my belly button pierced - but I don't want to do those things - they aren't me - so I don't feel like I am miss out!   I simply wear some support underwear and you don't notice a thing!

My bum is now tiny - long gone are the days of a huge arse!  The left over bits are a little saggy on the edges but WOW it looks great in jeans!

So I guess what I am trying to say is that being fat was killing me.  It destroyed my confidence and I hated myself.  Don't let a little bit of loose skin deter you from changing your life!  For me  - I wouldn't change a thing!

Week 24

Well all over the place again this week and no real loss....  but that is ok.  I have been burning the candle at both ends - work functions, going out and staying up late.  My body really isn't happy with me!  I feel mentally and psychically exhausted.  I was already feelin this way in Friday and then stupid me hit the town and somehow managed to party and dance till 4am in the morning!    Sure I had a great night but my legs are still aching from all the dancing.

Then I took the kids to the water on Sunday and we spent the morning swimming followed by a nap and then an afternoon walking and riding in the park.

Hence I'm stuffed and wish I could just sleep for a few days.

So here I am - it is about time I did some comparison shots and there also seems to lots of interest about loose skin.  So I will be back later in the week with some photos and the before and afters.

Just thought I would add a photo from my Friday night jaunt : )

Week 23

Another loss this week of .8kg!  Down to 72.9kg and a total loss 30.1kg.

I also bought a fabulous little dress - Wayne Cooper that was on sale in Myer.  So I glammed up on Saturday night and headed out for dinner with friends.  I really felt good - what do you think? 

Friday Photo

Oh here is this weeks photo!  Ok I look a little cranky - kids running around, Mum didn't have her glasses and kept hitting the movie button instead of the camera one and hence I was a little over it!

I'm wearing my size 12 jeans and size 12 top : )  Still in shock!

Week 22

Sorry for not updating last week - the scales were flat so I decided not to bother : )

So this week I have lost 1.2kg.  Bringing my weight to 73.7kg and a total loss of 29.3kg.  I have also reached under 25 for my BMI - which is in the healthy range!

Feeling great and happy with all things weigh loss but I have been struggling emotionally with relationships.  Things aren't quite going to plan and I also think it is because the anniversary of my marriage breakdown is looming.  So much has happened in the past year.  I think it is time to take stock, re-group and emotionally re-gather as I start the second year as a single parent and a whole new me in terms of confidence and being at a healthy weight.

Just Had To Share!

SIZE 12 JEANS!!!!!  OMG I can't believe it I just bought some size 12 jeans and they aren't even tight!!!!

What a total head spin.  Silly me even took Size 14 in at first to try on....  it is funny that you still perceive yourself larger than you really are.

So I have gone from a very very tight size 18 to a roomy size 12 since August.  I have reached another one of my goals and I promise I will be back later to post a photo of me in my jeans.

PS - they were on sale for $19.... I love a good sale!