Erica Lugo has decided to undergo surgery to remove her loose skin.
The Biggest Loser trainer, who lost 160 lbs. and frequently shares candid posts about her fitness journey, revealed on Friday that although she’s had an “okay relationship” with her loose skin, nothing she’s done has been able to stop it from continuing to build up on her body.
“Real, scary and raw transparency post. Nervous AF as I type and share,” she wrote on social media. “I’ve worked really hard to lose 160 lbs. I’m proud of the muscle I’ve built and I’m more proud that I’ve been able to keep the weight off for 5 years.”
“Loose skin has been apart of my journey for 5 years. I’ve always been okay with it. It’s been my battle scar, but the more I begin to build muscle and get leaner I get the more loose skin builds up. No amount of exercise or nutrition will help the loose skin pockets on my hips and stomach,” she explained.
Noting that it “wasn’t an easy decision,” Lugo said the surgery has been “something I’ve researched for years.”
“I’ve been back and forth for years and I’m finally scheduled Sept 22nd with @athenixbody and I couldn’t be more nervous, scared but excited!” she added. “Just like I do with everything I’ll be tracking every second of this journey. Just had a pre op call to prep myself for all the post op care.”
“Two weeks until we leave!” she added.
Lugo weighed 322 lbs. after the birth of her son but since then has lost 160 lbs. Last year, after getting injured in a car accident, she was diagnosed with stage 2 thyroid cancer, which led to surgery and radiation treatments.
In May, Lugo paid tribute to her body, and the journey it’s been through, as she celebrated wearing a bikini for the first time in years. Read more from Yahoo! Entertainment.
