Anyone who's seen an Instagram feed knows that social media is full of weight loss before-and-after photos. But these images typically showcase only one element of what it's like to lose weight. So a lot of Instagrammers are coming forward to share that when you lose weight, a lot goes on with your bodyand some of it isn't necessarily well understood.
One of the things these women want to raise awareness about? Loose skin . When someone loses a significant amount of weight (from pregnancy or otherwise), they can end up with loose skin on their stomach and other parts of their body. This is super commonand totally and completely fine. It's what a lot of bodies do, but that doesn't mean everyone talks about it. These Instagrammers are hoping to open up a conversation about loose skinboth because it's a common part of the weight loss experience and because it's nothing to be ashamed of.
One Instagram user, Caleh Cristler, dedicated an entire post to loose skinand she's not the only one to do so. "Please do not let the fear of loose skin, stretch marks , cellulite , or anything else stop you from reaching your goals," she wrote. "What if you have loose skin? Girl, what if you uncover an amazing warrior who is the strongest mentally, physically, and emotionally that she has ever been? Are you going to let some jiggle stop you? Don't you dare. Don't you dare hold your potential hostage because you're worried what someone might say or think."
This idea resonated with Cristler's followers, who thanked her for being so honest and self-loving . And she's just one of many Instagram users who have showcased their loose skinand their feelings about itonline. All of these women send the same message: Yes, if significant weight loss is a goal of yours, you might end up with loose skin. But that's no reason to hold yourself back. You can accomplish so, so muchand it's not worth it to worry about what others might think of your body.
Scroll down to see 17 women unapologetically showcasing their loose skin, talking about this often undiscussed side of weight loss, and sharing their body-positive thoughts.
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17 Women Share Pics of Loose Skin After Weight Loss to Prove How Common and Normal It Is - SELF
