From Marissa, Age 15 - 08/08/04 - IP#: 67.128.52.xxx  Click here to reply  
hey guys..i was just wondering, do you have to be overweight to lose weight quickly?
Reply from Marina, Age 16 - 08/08/04  - IP#: 24.215.12.xxx
People who are overweight will lose weight faster then a smaller person. This is because they will burn more calories doing the same activity as you.
 
Reply from MissyK, Age 18 - 08/08/04  - IP#: 24.84.212.xxx
Yes, if you're heavier you can lose weight faster. The reason for this is that a heavier person burns more calories doing the same activity as a lighter person. But nevertheless, 3500 calories is in a pound, so as long as both people manage to burn that amount, they'll lose the weight. The thing is, it'll take more work for the lighter person. ~~MissyK~~
 
Reply from Mee, Age 15 - 08/08/04  - IP#: 205.188.116.xxx
hey look everyones name begins with an M!! except mine which isnt really a name, lol. i think overweight people have an easier time because thin people dont have as much too lose. like their bodies are already at a normal weight so it doesnt want to lose anything.
 
Reply from Marissa, Age 15 - 08/08/04  - IP#: 67.128.52.xxx
What i mean is...on certain diet plans it says you can lose up to 5 pounds a week or so...and im wondering if the people who have the greatest results were overweight?
 
Reply from Mandy, Age 15 - 08/08/04  - IP#: 67.128.52.xxx
i think its about the same for everyone..