[Scal26]

So about a year ago I lost 100 pounds taking me down to 155 lbs...I'm 22 years old and I seem to have loose skin all around my mid section. Various people have gave me advice but, they conflict. My questions are...

Does my diet impact the skin stretching back?

Is there any workouts I can do?

Since I'm 22 will it juist take time?

Thank you in advance...

[Scal26]

Also should a stay away from carbs?

[SnowMongoose]

Time heals all...
though you can speed up the process by adding muscle mass, which will help take up the slack created by losing the fat.

I'm in a similar boat, having lost almost 50 pounds fairly quickly, leaving excess around my gut...
I'm combatting it by eating clean, lifting heavy, and working my abs a lot.
(bonus points for upcoming warm season)

[grrthetree]

if you're 155 pounds you definitely need to add some muscle. go to the S&P section.

[likkuid]

Look up the Rippetoe Starting Strength program (very simple) as well as the 'Massive Eating' and 'Massive Eating: Reloaded' series by John Berardi. That'll help you gain lean muscle mass and fill your body out nicely.

[Scal26]

Thanks guys

[Superflybilly]

how did you guys lose all that weight? i need to shift about 20 pounds without losing too much muscle myself

[likkuid]

Originally Posted by Superflybilly

how did you guys lose all that weight? i need to shift about 20 pounds without losing too much muscle myself

The 7 Habits of Highly
Effective Nutritional Programs

[Superflybilly]

cheers i read that seems like it would be hard for me to stick to as i love carbs i guess i'll just have to earn them.

[likkuid]

Lift big, too. And cardio, of course.