I am trying to lose 115lbs. Is there anyway to avoid loose skin?

I am currently quite overweight. I weigh 250 lbs. I want to lose 115pounds (going from a size 20 to basically a size 8 or 10maybe)


I'm wondering how can I lose the weight without ending up with lots of loose skin.


Are there any special excercizes in particular that I should do while losing weight that will make my skin stay tight and normal?

I am trying to lose 115lbs. Is there anyway to avoid loose skin?
Well there are ways to alleviate some of of the loose skin, but not all of it. A lot of it also has to do with where on your body was the weight added the most. That part will tend to be the one with the most loose skin.





But to keep the loose skin to a minimum it's important to not lose the weight too quickly. About 1-2 pounds a week.





Also Exercise is a must - do both aerobic excercises and weight training exercises, I would try to schedule 3 session of each a weak. Talk to a fitness expert about the right types and durations for you. Also always talk with your doctor before starting any exercise program.





And lastly to help the elasticity of your skin, drink a lot of fluids, and get into the habbit of applying lotion on a daily basis.





I hope that helps :)
Reply:If you are planning on losing that much weight, I advise you to see a nutritionist. It's much more difficult than you would think, and they are very nice and helpful.
Reply:don't lose the weight too fast, you should loose about 2 lbs a week so you dont get saggy skin, most ppl who lose this amount of weight end up getting lipo/ or something like this to remove the saggy skin and excess
Reply:I think that if you are younger, your skin will just shrink back.





But if you are older, like 20 and up, you will need to get surgery no matter what.
Reply:There's no way around it! If you loose that much weight there is going to be lots and lots of loose skin to deal with. (Plastic surgery)





thinkpin... Lipo doesn't remove loose skin, it sucks out fat cells.
Reply:keeping tone is the only way to avoid alot of loose skin. Sretches and aerobics or yoga is all good choices.
Reply:My dr. says to aim for a 2lb loss a week. That keeps your metabolism from slowing down and gives your skin time to react.
Reply:the only thing that will keep you from having loose skin is exercise. hit the gym. if you dont like the gym or you cant afford it running and walking will do it.
Reply:There is a simple way to avoid from extra skin hanging from sides and it's to do it SLOWLY


Workout slowly and never ever starve yourself !!


Remember, your body needs time to adjust to the tremendous change that you are going through.


If you won't give it the time it needs you'll find yourself with hanging skin.


So keep everything with supervision and slowly , eat well but to much , sleep well and drink water and water a lone.


Hope I've helped you.
Reply:You know...the loose skin has a way of pretty much taking care of itself. Plus you will be so busy loving your new body and all the things you can and the darling clothes you can wear ...that a little loose skin here and there...problem ??? no way!!


Get in to a basic 45 min a day walking routine. Try to get someone who is committed to weight, like you are, to be your buddy and meet you on the corner every day at a certain time.


Having a friend through this whole thing will make it SO much easier and actually fun! good luck...be prepared to loose 2-3 pounds a week after the first 15..which will come off pretty fast.


If you need a friend...I'm a good one..♥
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Reply:when you lose pounds you always get saggy skin. only the "fake" people get lipo sucktion. if it is mostly around your stomach, do sit ups. by doing sit ups you are tightining up the skin and will make you have a nice flat stomach.
Reply:use weights to tone your body and jkeep that flab at bay!
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