Losing weight quickly has consequences for your body! How many pounds should you lose in a week?

Many people who want to lose weight want to gain weight in one bite and hope to lose weight quickly. But is it really good to lose weight too quickly? Under normal circumstances, how many pounds is it appropriate to lose in a week?

Why can’t you lose weight too fast?

1. Losing weight too quickly is very harmful

A deflated balloon will become flaccid and wrinkled. Losing weight quickly is like releasing gas. When the body loses too much fat at once, the skin will become loose and rough, and hair loss, constipation and other problems may occur.

Most quick weight loss methods start with a drastic reduction in calorie intake. However, if calorie intake is greatly reduced, the body's insufficient intake of energy and nutrients can easily cause temporary liver and kidney dysfunction, or affect gastrointestinal function. Additionally, some people go on an excessive diet in order to lose weight quickly. Long-term dieting can easily lead to anorexia.

2. Lose weight quickly but gain it back quickly

Losing weight too quickly can result in a significant loss of muscle, fat, and water. A decrease in muscle mass affects the body's metabolic rate. Once the body's metabolic rate slows down, the fat you lost will quickly return if you eat a little more or move a little less. Moreover, the human body has a kind of inertia towards weight. After losing weight, your body's memory still stays at your previous weight, and your weight will slowly rebound to your previous weight. The way to fight this inertia is to lose weight slowly and let your body slowly adapt to your weight after losing weight.

3. Losing weight quickly has an impact on your body

Gallstones: A common side effect of losing weight too quickly is gallstones. About 12% to 25% of people who lose a large amount of weight in a short period of time develop gallstones. Although gallstones are not life-threatening, patients often experience nausea and severe abdominal pain, and in severe cases, the gallbladder may need to be removed.

Liver problems: Rapid weight loss may also cause liver damage. Researchers once conducted a survey on obese subjects who used dieting to lose weight rapidly. At the beginning of the study, all liver indicators of these subjects were within the normal range, but after 4 to 6 weeks of dieting, the subjects' liver test results showed mild abnormalities.

Electrolyte imbalance: Symptoms vary depending on the electrolytes the patient is deficient in. Generally speaking, it includes fatigue, dry mouth and lips, loss of taste, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, irritability, etc.

How many pounds is appropriate to lose in a week?

The safest rate of weight loss is 0.5 kg per week, that is, losing two kilograms of fat every month. If you need to lose more weight due to obesity, do not exceed the upper limit of 5 kg per month, otherwise various diseases will be caused by losing weight too quickly.

How to lose weight healthily?

Gaining weight doesn't happen overnight, and the same goes for losing weight. If you are trying to lose weight, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the safest rate of weight loss is 1 to 2 pounds (about 0.5 to 1 kg) per week. If it's faster than this, the likelihood of health problems increases. 0.5 kg of body weight is equivalent to 3500 calories. If you want to lose 0.5 kg in a week, you can reduce your total daily calorie intake by 500 calories. In addition to calculating the calories consumed and taken in, people who want to lose weight should also pay attention to maintaining a balanced diet and avoiding malnutrition. Eat more vegetables, fruits, yogurt, nuts and whole grains. These foods are high in fiber and protein, which can help keep you full and reduce excessive calorie intake.

Finally, the editor would like to say that you can’t eat hot tofu in a hurry. Only a gradual approach can help us lose more weight and lose weight more healthily.