[skylarb3472]

I'm 19 years old. I've recently lost 25lbs in the past two months, and I have 30 more to lose. I'm 5'0" and was at 170, and am 145 now. My goal is 115, and I was wondering if I'd have loose skin once I reach my goal

[amandie]

It all depends, too many factors/variables to really say (how long you've been overweight, age, genetics and elasticity of your skin) and even if you reach your goal weight, it may take years for your skin to bounce back if it does. When I first started out, I was so worried about loose skin but I would rather have some than be overweight and unhappy. Working out helps especially if you maintain the same weight and build muscle to improve it, no guarantee tho.

[flower123]

congrats on your weight loss. I agree completely with everything amandie said.

Best suggestions I could give is exercising and perhaps using coconut oil or something on your skin. Some suggest making sure that you get enough vitamin C and A for optimal Collagen production. Exercising will help to tighten the skin. Here are some suggestions I found online. Might help. (Although I would not try the product some in the "comments" area were saying they tried. I never trust those things unless I know people do not have a self interest in talking up a product). http://www.healthyandnaturalworld.co...r-weight-loss/

When I was younger my skin did become tight(ish) again. I had fairly good skin. Now that I am past menopause, the elastin in the skin is shot. So my skin will no longer recover. BUT I have made peace with it. Sometimes we do the best we can. And then make peace with what we cannot change. Again, congrats on the weight loss.

[coachwilson]

Originally Posted by skylarb3472

I'm 19 years old. I've recently lost 25lbs in the past two months, and I have 30 more to lose. I'm 5'0" and was at 170, and am 145 now. My goal is 115, and I was wondering if I'd have loose skin once I reach my goal

• Lose it slowly.
  
• Eat plenty of protein with every meal.
  
• Exercise with weights.
  
• Drink bone broth.

Those last 3 will increase the connective tissues to keep your body toned.

The first one will allow for your body to adapt and keep up with the changes.

This is what i teach my clients.

Hope this helps.

~ Coach Wilson
www.coachwilson.co.uk
www.theteamworkout.co.uk

[Harrypotterrocks]

I am 24 years old , and I lost 68 pounds, In a year and a half, and I have no loose skin. I can like pull the skin away from my stomach and thighs, but it bounces right back, and looks normal. I've heard just losing it slowly is the best way.

[ChristinaBrock]

Weight loss can led to lose skin..

[bloominbutterflies]

I think the biggest factor is to lose slowly, but there are other ways to help.

[EagleRiverDee]

It does depend. I've lost 70 lbs and the only loose skin I have is only visible when I'm in plank position- it's the skin right around my belly button. It hangs down like a fat cat's belly when I'm in plank. Standing up straight, I don't notice it. But I think when I hit goal that I'll have a lot more loose skin.