Question:
How can I tighten up my legs?

I am 17 years old, 6'1" I weigh 225. I have been big for the past few years. However, I have lost 40 lbs over the past few years. My legs are REALLY flabby. Is there any way that they will tighten up fully? Will my skin stretch back? I exercise daily, running. What can I do to tighen my legs?    — tina B. (posted on November 6, 2005)

November 6, 2005
plastic surgery ....skin has no muscles---there is nothing you can do if it doenst shrink back on its own ...you can build up your leg muscles to take care of a little bit of the excess skin (note the words little bit)
   — fishnrockport

November 6, 2005
you are tall, and quite young,I would persue fittness, you are not that far from Ideal, your skin may very well recede, I have no personel expertise at all, but most of the posters are middle age, and far more obese for way t hen you,I suggest you visit teen forum, and the light weight forum and get some info their. unless you roller coast back up, I would even put off surgery.
   — walter A.

November 6, 2005
Wow Tina -- you are tall -- but I guess you've heard that before. Although not a professional, I agree with the other fellas -- fitness. I would hazard a guess that most of your weight comes from your height and theres isn't much you can do about that. I'd say do leg extensions, leg curls -- do a lot of weight training that will benefit your legs and thighs. Even if you find a personal trainer to perform an evaluation and help you get on the correct exercises. I read someplace that the elasticity of the skin of the female -- especially among white female joggers, that over time they will loose the elasticity of their skin. Were your legs fat prior to loosing weight? I'm sure there are some exercises for the legs and thighs that could be done to tone up --just have to find the right exercises. NaDine
   — the7thdean

November 6, 2005
*sigh* I look up at you from my 5'1" and sigh with admiration and envy! LOL. Since you are only seventeen, you should give it a year before going the plastic surgery route, because your skin may still be supple enough to reabsorb!
   — Novashannon