Does losing 20 pounds make a decent difference in appearance?

[Anonymous]

I'm about 20 pounds overweight (150 at 5'6') and planning on losing it over the summer (my goal is 10/month to reach 130 by August). I'm okay in appearance. Blue eyes, brown hair, fair skin. But I feel ugly sometimes because I don't like my weight and pudginess (Double chin is blech). Will losing 20 pounds make a difference? And yes, I definitely want to lose it so I'll be healthier and more active with more energy.

Also, just curious, but do people still think of overweight people as fat even after they lose weight?

[Qwerty010101]

GIRL, IM DOING THE SAME EXACT THING THIS SUMMER!!! Actually for the BMI of both of us, we are on the end of the healthy zone, but we are still healthy. I am also 150 and 5'6'' and I'm planing on loosing 20 pounds this summer too. I also want to do this for more energy and just to be overall healthy and happier. I'm excited. We got this!!!

[Asker]

We can do it!!!

[opugh93]

losing 20lbs will definitely be noticeable. it really depends on how your body will lose the weight, as some people will look as though they've lost more, or look like they've lost a little

[hanscuit]

Oh yeah definitely! I just lost 10 pounds lol and everyone was like wtf you look too thin XD. I gained it back and now i look normal so yeah you'll definitely see a big difference.

[kheserthorpe]

If you're 20 lbs overweight, it makes a staggering difference.

If you're like 70 lbs overweight (you're not) it actually doesn't visually do that much, but it's the first step and healtwise matters.

here's an example:
https://i.imgur.com/OkYZy.jpg

[Asker]

Thanks for the example!

[Anonymous]

"Also, just curious, but do people still think of overweight people as fat even after they lose weight? "

How are people supposed to know you lost weight? If you're still overweight then you are still overweight.

[Asker]

If they already know you lol.

[Frost_Byt3]

Yes, you would look significantly better. I lost about 25 pounds rapidly, and people told me my face looked so much thinner. Then i lost another 30 or so pounds more slowly.

So yes, losing 20 pounds would make your face look much thinner.

[AmandaLynn1930]

you will look much healthier
you will feel much better which will make you more confident which will make you mor attractive...
i don't like to call people fat..

[musiclover1359]

Absolutely, it'll make a big difference. Also no people don't and if some do than they're stupid. Besides you shouldn't wanna lose weight for other people, you should wanna lose weight and be healthier for you

[musiclover1359]

Trust me, I've been there

[Drooogie4]

Loosing 20 will definitely show. You'll look great.
It'll be really obvious in your face for sure.
And then don't think so.. If you're not fat.. You aren't.

[aRoseB]

Do it healthy, use your BMI to accurately determine your goals, a toned 130 lbs looks a lot better then a skinny 130. Weight isn't everything 💁

[zorro8888]

Depends how well you body wore the weight in the first place. Some people could be overweight but have it all in their butt/hips/boobs.

[Anonymous]

20 pounds for someone at that height will make quite a big difference

[hypno-trip]

Oh I think I've been measuring my weight wrong if 150 is twenty over at 5' 6"...

[Asker]

I'm technically within the healthy weight range (barely), 150 is pushing it and 130 is supposed to be in the middle of the healthy BMI.

[hypno-trip]

Ok I'm 5'6.5" and I weigh 140 last time I checked although maybe 130 ish now...

[hypno-trip]

But thank you for your reassurance

[Asker]

Yeah, you are in the middle. You are fine : )

[sid312]

It would be big difference

[Chick180]

Yes. 20 lbs will make a big difference.

[emerald77]

Yeah, it makes a difference.

[Ihav2fart]

yes from 150 to 130 is quite a lot

[Anonymous]

Yes it does.