After a big weight loss some people look normal, others have rolls of skin hanging. Why is there a difference?

Question

Sometimes I see people who have lost 50 pounds and I see huge rolls of skin that probably will only resolve with surgery. Other people look good. What is the difference? Is it only age?

Answer 1

incorect the reason you see people on shows like biggest loser have huge rolls and extra skin is simply because they lost to much weight at a time. Your body cant cope with weight drops around 6 or 7 kgs a week it needs time to improve the skin and shape. A healthy weight loss is 2-3kg a week at most. Anymore is putting you at risk of the sympton you just described.

Answer 2

It really is up to your skin type. Some people have taught skin that snaps back, especially young people. If you have naturally stretchy skin then even after you have had a baby, your tummy will still remain saggy. Finally if you have stretched your skin beyond it's natural flexibility then no amount of exercise will get your tummy tight.

Answer 3

I think it's HOW the person lost the weight. Weight loss surgery seems to produce the loose skin while diet/exercise doesn't. It might be because after WLS you are severely limited in your food and water intake.

Answer 4

people who lose weight safely (1-3 pounds a week) will not have huge rolls of skin

Answer 5

Eat brown rice instead of white

Answer 6

drink 3 cups of green tea in 24 hours researchers say it can increase energy expenditure by 106 calories

Answer 7

skin elasticity. if your skin tends to tone easily, athen you stand a good chance of having good results. it also depends on how long the weight has been on.

Answer 8

people who regularly weigh themselves and keep track of their progress in a journal are more likely to lose weight

Answer 9

Eat vegetables seeds nuts and lean proteins

Answer 10

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