Hey guys, I was wondering if you can offer me advice and judgement on whether or not I have loose/stretchy skin, or this is simply just an excess amount of body fat under my skin. I get self conscious sometimes because the skin around my chest seems “droopy” but I’m just hoping it’s extra body fat.
Some background info:
At the age of 14 I had a dramatic weight loss, where I lost 60lbs, I went from 235-175. After my weight change I’ve done two teen bodybuilding/physique type shows (one for my HS and one INBF Mr. America). My lowest weight was 158lb and that was at 18 years old. Currently I am 21 and hovering between 160-165.
So I was wondering if someone can give their honest opinion if I’m suffering from excess/loose skin. Or it’s just body fat I have to burn. (I really hope it is body fat haha). But if it is loose skin is there any effective regime I can follow? I don’t want to do surgery at all.
[quote]mr.tech wrote:
I get self conscious sometimes because the skin around my chest seems “droopy” but I’m just hoping it’s extra body fat.[/quote]
I’d say you’re fine since your pecs have always been like that. I understand you lost a ton of weight (congrats, BTW), but you had “loose skin” on your mind three years ago. It wasn’t the case then and it still isn’t. http://tnation.T-Nation.com/free_online_forum/pictures_pics_photo_body_image_performance/loose_skin_or_just_fat
If your chest is really bothering you, consider a specialization program to hammer it for a month or two. As for the skin you can pinch/pull off your abs, I’m pretty sure that’s just regular plain old skin. Don’t sweat it.
Thanks for the input guys! I’m planning on doing a OCB show late March, so for the next few months Im going to focus on increasing my muscle mass in my chest, as well as other body parts.
