Loose skin and stretch marks when losing weight?

I heard that if you lose a lot of weight quickly, you can end up with loose skin. I know that this happens with obese people who lose weight via some surgery, but can this happen if a person of normal weight loses weight? I'm planning to lose about 40 pounds in the next four months, and I'm just shy of being overweight according to my BMI. I also heard I can get stretch marks if I lose weight. Is this true? Can I do anything to prevent myself from getting loose skin or stretch marks?





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Loose skin and stretch marks when losing weight?
If you are 19 your skin still has a great deal of elasticity. Four months is a healthy period of time to work off the weight. You will be fine...Just work out.
Reply:From what I understand rapid weight gain is what causes stretch marks. Just from puberty and growing quickly I got stretch marks, not really from weight gain or loss...so it's different for everyone. Some people are more prone to stretch marks than others, I have no idea why...As for loose skin, you probably won't notice any lose skin because your still young and because you don't have much weight to lose, so I wouldn't worry about that.
Reply:Being 19, your skin is healthier and has more elasticity. So if you healthfully lose weight: No surgery, no dietary supplements (pills), and no quick fix weight loss; then you should not have flabby skin. It should stick to your body as you lose it. There are lotions that prevent stretch marks, but I've never heard of getting them losing weight.
Reply:it depends, like if u been overwieght for a long time ur skin might not shrink to normal, but i think 40 pounds in 4 months, u should be alright, just keep ur skin hydrated with lotions that will help, and stretch marks while losing wieght that wont happen, if u do get some loose skin u can get a thermage treatment, it will tigthen lose skin, hope this helps
Reply:Take preventive care. Massaging serves as an excellent home remedy for areas prone to stretch marks. You can either use olive oil, flaxseed oil, vitamin E oil or cod liver oil for the purpose of massage. Check out http://useinfo-stretchmarks.blogspot.com... for more useful info.
Reply:well im 20 and i got had gotten stretch marks on my sides from working out and growing.. I had like 3 lines on each side, i tried this revitol stretch cream it helped fade them! the cream also prevents stretch marks from comming also, so if u are worried they will come just apply the cream on the spots u dont want them - legs - back of arms - sides- and sides of breasts for women.. this review site has the top 3 stretch prevention products.. gl :)
Reply:Stretch marks only occur when a person gains more weight because the skin is being stretched out. Lose skins can be eliminated through rigid toning work outs, so you don't have to be afraid about. Eat anything in moderation and exercise a lot.