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Keto VS VLCD

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stellaP8 · 17/05/2026 15:51

Which of the above is the most effective way to lose weight (without excess skin 🤦🏻‍♀️)

I have tried both and lost weight before but wanted to hear other peoples experiences and if there is any advice on how to lose weight without excess skin or are there any other diets where you can lose weight quickly but healthily?

I am 42 and currently weigh 19st, already lost 4 stone with no excess skin and would like to lose more. I’m also going to sign up to a gym for weight training.

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TwiggyShrimp · 17/05/2026 16:59

I've done both and just counted calories, too.

I've lost over 16 stone.

You can't avoid excess skin. You have excess skin, already, but it's just tight with fat underneath. So, it helps to get out of the mindset that you will accrue excess skin and shift to accepting that you already have it, if that makes sense.

There are ways, like lifting, which may minimise it and or you may get lucky and not have an issue but I wouldn't worry too much about what you can't control when you're already doing a lot to help yourself out! Focus on that, instead!

Good luck!

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