I am 25 years old, 5ft 4inches, just under 16 stone. I do have alot of stretch marks on my tummy and my thighs are fairly large although not stretch marked to the extent of my tummy (the marks on my thighs are left over from growth spurts as a teen and not as result of weight gain). I am currently a UK 18/20 (US 14/16 i think) I and want to be no less than a UK 10 (US 6). I like curves and I don't want to be stick thin. I would possible even be happy with myself at a size 12.

Anyways I am going to be going to the gym at uni and might do a couple of classes like boxercise and pilates. When I have dropped a couple of dress sizesI will probs also start swimming.

Anyways what do you think? Will it be a big problem for me? and does it tighten up with exercise?

Thanks

Anna xxx

Can't say for sure, we all have different genetics and some people are blessed with good skin. You are young and will probably bounce back at least a bit, but I would say that you should expect at least some loose skin with that much loss. Your skin does not tighten up with excericse but doing muscle building type excercise will create muscle which will help fill in underneath the loose skin. Also some other helpful advice:stay well hydrated (important for healthy skin), keep your skin moisturized and try not to lose too fast (so your skin has time to try and keep up).

I am 25 years old, 5ft 4inches, just under 16 stone. I do have alot of stretch marks on my tummy and my thighs are fairly large although not stretch marked to the extent of my tummy (the marks on my thighs are left over from growth spurts as a teen and not as result of weight gain). I am currently a UK 18/20 (US 14/16 i think) I and want to be no less than a UK 10 (US 6). I like curves and I don't want to be stick thin. I would possible even be happy with myself at a size 12.

Anyways I am going to be going to the gym at uni and might do a couple of classes like boxercise and pilates. When I have dropped a couple of dress sizesI will probs also start swimming.

Anyways what do you think? Will it be a big problem for me? and does it tighten up with exercise?

Thanks

Anna xxx

there's really no way to know for sure but due to your age my OPINION would be that with exercise you're going to be just fine! :smile2:

I lost about 80 pounds in my 20's and worked out a LOT!!! I didn't have excess skin (other than mid section but not a lot) but I had already had one child. I did 3-4 days on the elliptical and weight training and some weeks I'd switch it up and do 5 hours of step class thru the week and my thighs and butt were solid! I really got down far and felt and looked great!!! Good luck!!

"I", on the other hand, have 80 pounds to lose again and this time i'm 41 and have now had TWO children --- this should be interesting.....I'm just hoping the weight even COMES off due to my thyroid issue - i pray it does

stretch marks are celluar skin damage that can not be reversed but that doesn't mean that at least part of your skin won't come back. It all depends on your genes, how long you have been overweight, and the type of skin you have.