Is it safe to lose >2 pounds/week?

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  • Mitzimum
    Mitzimum Posts: 163 Member
    OK so I know everyone's all 1-2lbs a week max for safety reasons, sustainable weight loss etc BUT I'm from New ZEaland and here we use KG's to weigh ourselves.. Thing is we are told by all our doctor's that safe sustainable weightloss is around 1-2KG a week.. 2kg is 4.4lbs.. that is what's in any info we are given / told etc..

    SO anyway my point is some people say 2lbs a week max some say 2kg a week max.. My advice is simply to do what works for you..

    Remembering of course that if you feel tired weak, lacking concentration or anything your over doing it and to slow down :)

    I've never seen/heard anyone in NZ saying 1-2kgs is 'safe' or 'sustainable' - it's normally recommended that you lose 1/2 (as in half, not 1 to 2) kg per week.
    yeah i'm from Australia and 1-1.5 kg. Considered acceptable here. Although it completely depends on your body, i've lost up to 4kg's in a week before without really going hungry, I wasn't even watching my diet. Some people lose faster than others, I should also mention that cells "remember" how much energy {fat} they are used to storing so you have to maintain your goal weight for at least three months before it gets much easier to keep the weight off. That's why so many people gain back if they aren't super careful in those first few months. Their body is trying to "equalise" back to what it thinks is normal.
  • stephdeeable
    stephdeeable Posts: 1,407 Member
    I often lose more than 2 pounds a week but I have over 120 pounds to lose still. If you are close to goal, just take it slow and be patient, it will be worth it in the long term.
  • agedwine71
    agedwine71 Posts: 1
    Ok, I am certainly no expert but isn't it as simple as exercising daily and eating the minute your stomach begins growling, choose veggies, protein and whole grains, drink a tall glass of ice water before your meal, eat slowly and put your fork down as soon as you feel satisfied? There are SO MANY differing opinions/eating plans/options that it can become so confusing! I want simplicity lol. I belive if I do those things, it's a healthy way of life and my body will lose the weight at a healthy rate.

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