How to tell is this is loose skin, or just still really flaby fat.????

I was 300lbs in Sept. 06





Changed my ways and am now down to 235.





I use to be in shape when i was 14-17, put alot of weight on for football.





I want to get back down to around 200lbs.





im a 6'2 20year old man.





I eat healthier and exercise alot.





But I still have alot of flabby fat.





Its mostly in my stomach area and sides.





I do have strech marks.





I do alot of situps and crunches and all those.





Im still 35lbs away from my goal weight.





Im wondering is this "saggyness" that I still have is loose skin or just still fat left over?





It has gotten better as I been working out, but cant tell if it will comptlety tighten back up.





It still has flab in it, so im confused if its just stubborn fat, or loose skin??





How can I tell?

How to tell is this is loose skin, or just still really flaby fat.????
Welp, loose skin is usually VERY thin and practical has no fat at all or feels thick. Fat feels thicker and is well, fat.
Reply:still kind of a wait and see game. with the stretch marks, there has to be some loose skin. good luck on your program.
Reply:First of all, Congratulations!!!


Men's fat tends to ride around their waist area, and this is the most difficult part to get back into shape. The fat cells there are often the first to grow, and the last to go. It takes even longer for the skin to realize that it does not have to cover as much anymore.


To determine if it's skin or fat, do a little pinch test. For a reference, first pinch a little skin on the back of your hand, or inside of your wrist. These two places generally do not have fatty deposits, so now you know what just skin is like. Now do the same at your waist, stomach, and back of your arms. Without actually measuring with a calipers, you cannot determine how much fat is present, but it will give you some idea. Your doctor, or possibly a sports trainer could help you determine your body mass index (percentage of body fat). I trust you are working with a doctor on your weight loss program.


Keep up the good work. Remember that when trying to lose weight and get in shape, it is very common to reach plateau phases where nothing seems to change no matter how hard you work at it. Give yourself some time off for good behavior, and a pat on the back . You have accomplished quite a bit. In a few days resume your workouts and your body will start responding again.

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