Hi Jess:

Lose skin is a possible consequence of rapid weight loss. That's why I recommend a sensible combination of diet and exercise over fad diets, drugs or supplements. I don't know how quickly you're losing weight but a sensible guideline when beginning such a program is to cut calorie intake (assuming overeating is part of the problem) by 500 calories a day and increase calorie expenditure (through exercise) 500 a day. That will create a 7000 calorie per week deficit. Since a pound of fat has about 3500 calories such a program should allow you to lose about 2 pounds a week safely. I can't guarantee that there will be no loose skin but chances are better then when using less sensible methods.

Also remember to make abdominals part of your routine. This will not specifically reduce the fat deposits on your stomach (that would be spot reduction) but it will develop the muscles underneath so that they'll look better once you lose the weight.

Good Luck!

Andy

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