I'm scared to go under a knife!!!

I wouldn't do it either. Lipo is really for people who are at their goal weight but have a specific area where they accumulate fat that they have trouble getting rid of through diet and exercise. If you are just looking to lose weight it won't do much for you.

All liposuction does is remove fat. Your body will happily put it back there if you're eating too much. There is a 100% chance you will regain the fat if you don't change the habits that put it there.

The easiest way to lose weight is by diet - use this site and a food scale to count your calories and the weight will come off. It's much easier to not eat to excess than it is to exercise to excess.

My grandmother in law had lipo then regained all the fat lost within weeks as she didn't change her lifestyle
You I'd show those kids they are wrong by getting a new lifestyle tbh your barely overweight so I'm sure as said they're just being horrible as its bothering you it's working. On your profession you'll need to get used to it if it's not your weight it'll be your butt or nose or hair or relationship status.
Ignore them that's the way it'll get to bullies more.

I thought teachers were underpaid? Counting calories and exercise are more work but much cheaper than getting your fat vacuumed out.

My bmi was 28.0 when I started this last year. My first day of treadmill exercise was two 10 minute walks at 2.5 mph and 3.0 mph. The following week I was able to do 30 minutes at time. You will begin to exercise longer and harder at the weeks go on.

You can do this yourself;) Weight loss can come free if you apply the correct tools. It's great to obtain a few friends who have the same goals. The friends are a great bonus for motivation, inspiration, giggles.... the list goes on.

"My preference" when it comes to food choices are to try and stay away from prepackaged meals. I changed my white sliced bread to whole grain. Up your fiber gradually. Buy a food scale and use it.

Here are some of my favorite meals: (entire whole) egg veggie & cheese omelet, PB&J, baked potato with broccoli and shredded cheddar, stew meat cooked w/ bullion cube over brown rice and veggie. Aim for the foods that you like. I eat everyday and it feels like I'm not dieting. It feels like I'm eating healthy with a grin on my face.

A quick note on how I first started out. I followed a very strict high protein/low carb diet. Day in and day out it was the same foods. Egg whites every morning. I only lasted 2 weeks with the egg whites and lasted 1 month on that diet. However, I learned from that diet. It opened my mind to a healthier eating. And I found my new love for Greek yogurt. lol

If you have the money for lipo, I suggest that you save it, join us mfp'ers, lose the weight and buy yourself a whole new kick *kitten* wardrobe when you hit goal. You can do this!!!

Here are some tips:

Weight gain/loss is determined by one thing alone: calories in vs calories out. Simply go on google, type in "TDEE Calculator", and enter you age, height, sex, weight, and activity level.

Using that number, eat -500 calories of that daily to lose 1lb per week. No ifs or buts. That means you might have to buy a digital weight scale and have a myfitnesspal account, and start measuring every single thing you put in your mouth for weeks and months. It takes 3500 calories of deficit a week for 1 lb of weight loss, so -500 calories daily will get you there.

Remember, overweight people tend to underestimate how much they are eating (and inversely, underweight people overestimate how much they eat).

Additional tips:
Drink lots of water so you are not always hungry
Drink a glass of water before a meal, it will help fill you up before you eat
Replace sodas with diet sodas - 0 calories so that helps keep it low
Eat lots of single ingredient foods - fish, chicken, fruits, etc. Obviously dressed to how you like it, but beware - sauces with olive oil or ranch is high in calories.
Once your weight gets low enough, you can go at a -250 calories deficit for a loss of 0.5lbs per week (aka a slow cut).

Beware: Fruit juices (filled with sugar and calories), too many nuts, spreadables (i.e. peanut butter), shakes (400 calories?? That's 2/3s of my meal!), starbucks fraps, and frozen microwavable meals.

And remember, it is a marathon, not a sprint. The longer it takes for you to get to your goal, the more permanent it is. Losing 1 lb weekly = ~50lbs in a year, and I promise you this change is much more permanent than going for surgery. Please note that weight loss is not linear (pre this graph) but the general trend should be going down. Frankly, you don't need surgery to solve this, so do the above and you won't recognize yourself in a year.

People always think these surgeries are "No big deal". Whenever you have a procedure like this done, you put yourself at risk. It's a good idea to do it when you really need to. That's just my opinion, and I've had 3 c-sections.

I was around a bmi of 33 when I started on mfp back in Nov , I'm now around 26 and aiming for around 22/23.
Don't let the taunts get to you, make it give you the push to do something about it in a healthy way.
Log in your stats and start losing weight by following your deficit , it really is tha easy

kaitlinfurby13 wrote: »

I wouldn't do it either. Lipo is really for people who are at their goal weight but have a specific area where they accumulate fat that they have trouble getting rid of through diet and exercise. If you are just looking to lose weight it won't do much for you.

This is so true. Any reputable plastic surgeon would not do this for you. You really have to get to your goal weight, or close to it, then assess the damages. When I was close to goal the last time I went for Lipo consultations and 2 plastic surgeons told me it wouldn't help and one shyster said "sure, come back Friday with cash". Needless to say, I even with the plastic surgeon's advice and had a tummy tuck with Lipo, and it made s big difference.
BUT
since I've gained some weight back, it's redistributed itself in different places, like my thighs , so my waist and belly look good, but my thighs are big.

Kids will always make fun of something. I did my student teaching and it was enough for me dealing with them. Maybe your school needs to do a No Shame campaign because if they're saying stuff about their teacher, God only knows what they do to other students.

I'm not against plastic surgery. But I'd probably just use the money on a gym membership and maybe some therapy. No offense, but you really aren't that fat and maybe you have more of an issue with seeing yourself as you truly are. I wouldn't listen to what some jacka$$ kids said about my figure either.

Acke1956 wrote: »

Hey. I’m 25 and my BMI ratio is around 29. I am quite worried about my weight. I am a teacher by profession. It really hurts when my students make fun of my figure. I tried dieting and exercise but I could only burn out a few calories. I am seriously considering a liposuction procedure in Toronto. But I’m scared to go under a knife. My friend says it is a very common procedure. How much fat can be removed using this procedure? Is there any chance of regaining the lost fat? Your suggestions are highly valuable!

Being fat is not your problem but merely a symptom of the problem.
While liposuction can suck out some fat, it won't address the problem that made you fat, so yes, you'll regain the weight like most who seek the quick fix.
Your problem is a bad diet and lack of exercise, and the solution is proper diet and smart regular exercise.
It really that simple, but that solution, though free of charge, is a hard sell.
People don't like the notion that hard work is the solution. MFP makes it much easier with loads of user friendly tools as well as community support.
Try this for a few years, then see where you are after that.
Good luck

In 2011 I was a 29 BMI. Now, I'm a 21 BMI. All I did was eat less and move more over a period of time.

You won't be thin tomorrow, but you won't be with Lipo either.

Lipo isn't a guarantee that the weight will stay off. If anything if you gain you will just end up with another problem area. You will still need to watch your diet (noun) and exercise. This is coming from someone who has had it done.

If you are letting your students get to you, maybe it's time to teach them a lesson on bullying and how words can hurt people.

Typing on an iPhone in a hurry, please ignore all the typos.

Optimistical1 wrote: »

I worked for a cosmetic surgeon for 8 years. Liposuction starts at $3200 including surgery and anesthesia and is typically on recoomended for people who are at or close to goal weight. The doctor I worked for wouldn't even recommend the procedure unless the patients were at their goal weight, and even then it was usually only find in conjunction with a tummy tuck.

Think about what happens when you lose weight quickly. You are normally left with loose skin. Liposuction does the same thing, if you are overweight and you get the fat taken out it can leave you looking lumpy and bumpy with loose skin. Secondly, your talking about spot reduction, not overall weight loss. You get a little far removed from your belly, thighs, or wherever you plan on having it, then you what about your face or other areas that hold fat.

Lose weight through diet and lifestyle change. When you get to your goal weight spend the money saved on skin reduction/body conture surgery if you think you need it.

There you have it. Solid advice from someone who knows the procedure.