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Got a Question about LighterLife?
We held a live chat on social media with Dr. Kelly Johnston,
Head of Nutrition and Research and Rob Rona, Director of
New Markets, Products and Services.
Facebook and Twitter users sent in their questions about everything from
ketosis to excess skin. Here’s a summary:
Q:  am really concerned about excess flesh after weight loss and the
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fact that you have to pay to have it removed. Is there any other way?
A:  on’t assume you will have excess skin after weight loss – it depends
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on the individual, and on factors like age, gender and ethnicity.
Certainly you can help to avoid it by following your plan to ensure
you’re getting all the nutrition you need to keep your skin in good
condition. Being physically active is also important, and resistance
training – like use weights or doing press-ups – will help you to tone
up. And remember, sometimes it can take time for skin elasticity to
settle in line with your new shape so it’s really not a given that you will
have excess flesh after weight loss. If you are worried about this, or this
does prove to be true, you will need to speak with your GP or another
health care professional.
Q: Hey guys. I’m in a wheelchair for the moment; will it still go at a stone a month?
A:  ne stone a month is the average weight loss that is achieved on our VLCD programme, with
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some people losing a little more and some people losing a little less. Being in a wheelchair in
itself won’t preclude weight loss although you’ll obviously be less active than if you weren’t,
which means that your overall daily energy deficit will be slightly less than a person of the

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