Flabby Skin

 I feel like it is important for me to be honest about my weight loss journey. I believe that there is someone who needs to hear truth. The truth is I’m not all that comfortable in my own skin. You can take this several different ways, so I will explain.

One of the things I am struggling with is my flabby skin. The more weight I lose the more my skin sags and wrinkles. Some days I think this is ok because it is a sign that I have really lost a lot of weight. Other days I am embarrassed by the skin. I feel awkward and struggle with compliments about how I look because I don’t like the way I look. I’m insecure.

The reality of my situation is that my “extra skin” is the result of my over eating and is something that I am going to have to figure out how to change the way I see myself. So, what will this process look like? I will continue to surround myself with people who challenge me to be better. Truth is, the flabby skin is not as bad as the weight I was carrying around. My knees and back feel so much better.

I will struggle from time to time, but it’s something I can work on. I will continue to seek counsel from my close friends. I will continue to be honest about this process and I will strive to be better. Flabby skin is not the end of the world!

Be blessed!

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