I was wondering since I am losing more than fifty pounds, that when I do reach my ideal weight, how severe will the extra skin (especially around my stomach) be? Will there be none or very little? Also, I have heard that drinking water can help counter this, is this true? Thanks for you time.

Um, I checked your profile, and I would say that your young age, and the fact that you work-out will be helpful to prevent this from happening. Another thing is to not try to lose the weight too quickly, so that your skin's elasticity has a chance to keep up. You will lose the fat and weight from all over your body, not just the abdomen.

Why not introduce yourself in the Introductions Forum? ... you'll get a big HELLO from everybody ... and maybe some folks with "sagging skin" expertise can offer some suggestions.

Doreen