The Fear No One Talks About: What Happens to Your Body After Weight Loss?

One of the biggest concerns I had when I made the decision to restructure my life and reshape my body was this:
What happens to your skin and muscle when you lose a lot of weight?

Turns out, I’m not alone. Over the past six months, I’ve had so many conversations with people on similar journeys. Time and again, the same question comes up, not just Can I lose the weight? but What will I look like when I do?
Will I feel confident enough to wear a swimsuit on holiday? Or will a new kind of insecurity just take its place?

It’s that classic “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” feeling. And it can mess with your head.

So lately, I’ve been checking in with myself.
What’s my mindset like now, post-Ironman Barcelona?

Back then, my metabolism was a steam train. I could eat endlessly and still drop weight. At my lowest, I hit 77kg. Now, six months out, I’ve found my natural rhythm again, hovering around 81kg, feeling strong and stable. Clothes fit well, energy levels are great, and my body feels good.

But there’s something missing: muscle shape and strength.

And that’s exactly what I’m leaning into now.

The next few months are about rebuilding, not just physically, but mentally with a different type of training. I’m curious to see what focused strength training can do for a 51-year-old body. No extreme diets, no magic plans. Just real-life, consistent effort that’s accessible to anyone.

I’ll be sharing the journey here. The wins, the frustrations, and everything in between. If you’ve ever asked the same questions or felt those same fears, know this, you’re not alone. Whatever your starting point, change is possible!