Top 5 reasons to lose no more than 1-2 pounds per week

Top 5 reasons to lose no more than 1-2 pounds per week

1. There is no scientific evidence showing that a faster rate of weight loss will improve your long term results.

2. This rate of weight loss is safe and realistic.

3. This rate of weight loss will help preserve muscle mass which is important for your metabolism.

4. Losing weight at a faster rate means you might be doing something drastic that you can’t maintain.

5. Lose weight faster means you might be losing water instead of fat.

Sources:
Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults
ACSM’s Resource Manual for Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription by American College of Sports Medicine

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