Originally Posted by
Tom Stormcrowe
Look, part of it is a perception issue. If you lose a large amount of weight, you can look a bit gaunt due to uneven fat distribution and slightly looser skin than someone that has been slimmer their whole life will. The skin doesn't shrink, and as you get heavier, you need more skin to cover the surface area. Once you grow the excess, it doesn't go away naturally. That is part of the reason, and it's actually pretty benign, unless you have a huge pannula (Belly Apron or flap of hang), and then you can get rashes and infections.
Good point Tom. Don't forget also that your eyes will sink backwards into your head. This can give a darker look to you. The gym I go to has a newsletter they put out. On the cover is a successful weight loss story. Here is the link:
http://anytimefitness.com/experience/newsletter.aspx , look at the May 2007 issue. It is great that the guy lost a ton of weight but he needs a makeover. Maybe a new look will help you out.