How much weight do you want to lose?

How much weight do you want to lose? 50 lbs? 75 lbs? 100 lbs?  What's your goal? If you're trying to lose a large amount of weight and keep it off, its always best to lose it slow........

According to the Mayo Clinic, "Over the long term, it's best to aim for losing 1 to 2 pounds a week, although initially you might lose weight more quickly than that if you make significant changes — just be sure the changes are health supporting.

The reason why health experts recommend 1-2 pounds per week  for healthy weight loss is because our bodies need time to adjust to the "new" weight, or the "new you". Gradual weight loss gives our body a opportunity to reset itself. On the flip side, when an individual loses, say "15 pounds in a week", its a major shock to the body!! And whenever you stop doing whatever it was that you done to lose the weight, you will most certainly gain it all back and maybe a little more. 


In some cases, an individual will start a diet plan and lose a lot more than 1-2 pounds per week. Especially if the individual is over 200 lbs. However, if one continues to lose weight at a rapid pace, they will eventually "plateau" or slow down. This gives the body a chance to adjust.