I'm 21 and currently dieting. I have about 30lbs to lose to be in healthy BMI-ville, and I'm concerned I'll have this skin problem to deal with afterwards. If you respond please include your age, sex, and amount of weight you lost in what amount of time. Thank you!
132191
I, too, am 21 and i have lost about 20-25 pounds in apporximately six months. I've had no problem extra skin. If you want to lose 30 pounds, i wouldnt worry about excess skin. Youre young and your skin will bounce back. Especially if you lose weight in a healthy and timely manner. To avoid anykind of sagging skin, try drinking a lot of water to keep your skin hydrated so that, while you lose weight, it'll keep it's elasticity and wont sag.\nGood Luck!
416339
I tried it when I was about 12 years old. I lost around 20 lbs in about 6 weeks. I lose weight faster as an adult though so you could lose more. You have to stick exactly to it though. You will also be very hungry the first few days. Good Luck!
333969
There is no "ideal weight". It depends on the build, how heavy are you bones, how much muscle you have. I would say it's when you look in the mirror and think "Hey, I like my body the way it looks now". Sadly, it will never be really perfect, so we have to accept the little flaws - too big hips or ankles not thin enough. Not many of us have model's bodies and I know plenty of girls who look better with slight curves rather than being really skinny. \n\n      I was overweight for many years, since childhood and couldn't lose my fatty bits. When I finally made it I felt just wonderful! My confidence skyrocketed and I almost ransacked the clothes shops. So it is worth the sacrifices. How did I make it? I started with a friend, it's much easier to have a diet buddy or two than to do it on your own. We had 1000 calories a day and made a note of everything  we ate, which were mainly vegetables.  Not less than 1000 Cal a day - otherwise your organism goes to a "starvation mode" and just reduces the amount of energy it needs so you might stop slimming. Besides, you are only 15 and still growing. It's truth what they say - the slower you lose wieght the easier to keep you new figure.\n\n    We also exercised on average 1 hour a day. It's important to exercise. Not only you lose weight faster, but also your body doesn't burn  so much muscles in proportion to fat. I recon 3 months is just about right time to lose about 20 pounds and see a real difference. Good luck. It's really worth it.
190164
I would say you have to pay attention to your weight. I am totally convinced that having a healthy weight is a must. I am 30 years old and is now that I have started to be concious of how important this is. When I was 14 I never worked out. Try to be as active as you can, run, exercise, work out; it will make so much of a better woman when you are 30, you will feel so good. But take this piece of advise, if you are going to change your looks, just do it because you really want to or because what you are about to change really bothers you; never do it to satisfy a society based off looks or just because we need to look in a certain weight. I am telling you this because I was somebody would have told me this when I was your age. Good Luck!
516589
I went from 235 pounds to 150 pounds and my skin did not sag at all.  I lost the weight slowly about a pound a week and moisturized my skin daily with Aveeno daily moisturizer with oatmeal in it.  I also did a weight lifting 3 times a week and swimming to tone my muscles, so maybe that helped.  I think the people whose skin does sag are the ones that do that stomach stapling and lose it super fast.  PS,  Stay out of the sauna.
456824
Eat healthy well balanced meals, don't skip breakfast, increase your water intake, and make sure you do at least 30-45 minutes of aerobic exercise daily.  Your health is more important than the amount of weight your are losing.  From the information you listed, you seem to be in a fairly healthy range.  You are only 14 yrs old and that is when most young women start noticing a fluctation in weight and body image.  Don't start stressing yourself too hard about your weight unless you are unhealthy.\n\nIf you can, speak to your doctor and ask her/him about proper nutrition, weight, and exercise for your age.  Good luck.
106280
I'm male and 46,  My weight is within healthly limits so my weight isn't the problem.  It's that I'm not in shape.  There is a huge problem with body image in the US.  If one is healthy and in shape.  Weight shouldn't matter.  It's come to the point where eating disorders are hitting younger and younger girls and just recently it's been reported that boys are now having the same body image problems.  Good topic!
638902
As a girl, it seems to me, you could stand to lose about 10 pounds, depending on how the weight is spred.  I know I'm right there too, getting to where I need to start eating more healthy I mean.   You're not fat, just have a few extra pounds (and if it's in the right place, that can be a good thing).\n\n(I had to look up how tall 164 cm was haha, it was nice of you to give the weight in pounds too though.)
316492
I did the Body for Life diet before my wedding a few years ago.  I lost so much weight just between when I was fitted for my dress and the actual wedding day that my dress had to be safety-pinned in the back.  It's been 6 years and one child since then, and my body has never gone back to the way I looked before doing that program, even when I've put on a few pounds.  (btw, you don't have to buy their products to do it; it's just a way to eat healthy, and they tell you what weight exercises and cardio will burn the most fat and make you look the most toned.)
157971
The BMI range of weight for your height is 135-150 lbs.  You are very close to what is considered a normal and healthy weight, so don't over do it.  You are not fat.  Don't try to lose 30 pounds, you'll be dangerously thin.  Shoot for 10, fine, but stop there, and do it by exercising and eating a balanced healthy diet.  That way, you'll keep it off.\n\nBest to you.
145675
Just exercise and take your time to get back into shape...that "extra" skin will go away...you may not ever have the flat tummy you once had, but you certainly will "shed" the gummy extra skin that you have right now.  I can remember how mortified I was following my first child...but it will get better : )  Enjoy your little one, he will grow up fast!!!
133514
Good for you!  \n\nI finally got serious about losing weight 18 months ago; and I'm relieved to report that I've lost 42 pounds, over 15 inches off waist & hips, and the weight is still coming off.  Lots of walking and some weight training; eating more veggies and less of the bad stuff; get enough sleep and try not to stress out too much; take some vitamins especially Omega 3 which does wonders for the skin.
450123
There is no way to lose that much weight in that period of time that doesn't involve removing something.  If you try a fad diet, or starvation, all that will happen is you will make yourself too ill to go on the trip and may end up in the hospital.  Better to sensibly diet to lose around 10, and buy a girdle, if you are really thinking your appearance is more important that the pleasure of your presence.  Otherwise,go as you are.  I'm sure they won't mind at all.
634716
Sweetie, I understand your pain. And maintaining a healthy weight is a good thing. But try not to pin your hopes for how the next year is going to go by how much weight you can lose. You only set yourself up for disappointment that way.\n\nThat being said, we all know that the way the body loses weight is when we consume fewer calories than we burn. See your doctor or another trusted adult and set yourself a healthy goal. If you're out of school now, you should have plenty of time to exercise (unless you have a job, but you still need to find the time). \n\nPick a sport or an exercise that you enjoy. Swimming is one of the best ones you can do - it's low impact, helps develop those beautiful long muscles, and burns a TON of calories. I'm talking about lap swimming, now, not splashing in the pool with your friends. Although that would be far better than nothing. Exercise 3 days on, 1 day off, 2 days on, 1 day off. You have to give your body a chance to recover or you'll hurt yourself. When you exercise, go for 30 - 60 minutes at a time, but again, don't overdo. It's also perfectly acceptable to exercise for a short time several times a day. The point is to burn the calories.\n\nAfter you get your exercise routine down, you need to look at what you eat. Write down everything you eat every day for a week. Include everything, even a stick of gum. Also, write down the time you ate it and what you were doing at the time. This should give you an idea of how healthy your diet is. Do some research on the internet for healthy eating, and plan accordingly. You should eat at least 1500 to 1700 calories per day - again, ask a trusted adult and DO YOUR RESEARCH on this part. You DO NOT want to get sick.\n\nContinue logging your meals and exercise, and be sure to take a daily multivitamin and drink at least 8, 8 oz glasses of water every day. It may seem like a lot, but think of it as a way of flushing the fat out of your system. Depending on how much weight you have to lose, add another glass for every extra 25 pounds. \n\nRemember, this has to be a lifestyle change for it to be really effective. Good luck!
73452
35 F...I got heavy when I got ill. \n\nThe weight is coming off in a nice pace now that I follow diabetic food charts. I have already lost 35 pounds!
171575
It really depends on your natural skin elasticity.  I also gained A LOT of weight during my pregnancy and after losing it,  was stuck with a lot of stretch marks and loose skin. After a while though, it wasn't as drastic as it was.  Remember, for pregnancies, it's 9 months up, 9 months down. But you will NEVER have the same body again.  Sometimes it gets better, sometimes worse... but it's all worth it when we see our kids, right?\n For some women, they are fortunate enough to regain elasticity naturally.  Some will swear by cocoa butter or expensive gels and creams.  \nMy suggestion is to work out, eat healthy, try the cocoa butter approach to help moisturize your skin and if it still doesn't work, then maybe a tummy tuck or body lift is your only option.  Either way, Good luck!
192755
I've gained some weight also from having kids.  I had my daughter when I was 23, I gained about 100 pounds and I lost all but about 30 pounds.  Two years ago, I had a son and I got down to 206, I'm 6'1.  Then when he was 9 months old, I got pregnant with twins.  I gained alot of weight.  I lost most and now I weigh about 225.  I joined LA weight loss in Febuary and my goal is to get down to 190 by my 30th birthday in July.  It is so hard to lose weight especially after childbirth.  It really changes your body.  With 8 month twins, two year old, seven year old and a four year old step son it is soo hard to exercise.  I would you try slimfast again.  If it worked so well the first time, try it again.  I ordered the exercise glider and it should be coming in the mail soon.  It's only twenty dollars and I ordered it off the internet.  It's these things you put under your feet and you slide to these dvd's that they send you.  I also ordered some diet pills called hoodia 911.  I know you said no diet pills but look them up on the internet, they are suppose to be healthy for you.  They were on  20/20 and Oprah.  I said I wasn't going to buy anymore diet pills, but I seen these and decided to try these.  I guess it is possible to lose that much weight in a year, you done it!!!  What not try that same approach?  I know your body has changed over the years with childbirth.  Email me and share your diet progress.  I would love to see how you do.  We can share with each other.