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HOW MANY POUNDS PER WEEK CAN I LOSE SAFELY? TWO! If the dieter loses more than two pounds per week, they could be losing muscle OR water weight rather than fat. At the beginning of a diet, the dieter will do one of three things: 1. Lose weight. 2. Stay at the same weight. 3. Gain some pounds. Regarding 'losing weight', the weight loss may be minimal or great (5 pounds or more). A 'great' weight loss generally occurs in those dieters who have a lot of weight to lose (generally 75 pounds or more). Why should a dieter stick to losing two pounds per week?
It's a very safe weight loss level and allows the body to adjust slowly to the weight changes. When dieting, the body is continually readjusting to meet the needs of the 'new you'. The best thing is that a 2 pound per week weight loss generally assures the dieter that the weight will STAY off. If the dieter remains at the same weight - that's okay! The scales may reflect a sudden drop so they should be absolute and stick with their Diet Game Plan. If the dieter gains weight, same thing. Sticking with it will show the true results! The scales are just temporarily 'faking it'. |
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