Q: How realistic is it to want to lose 15 pounds in
one month? Would I be pushing it too much?
Losing 15 pounds in one month is NOT realistic and
NOT healthy! Don't get me wrong, it can be done, but it
should NOT be done! A great goal for weight loss would
be 1 to 2 pounds a week MAX! No more than that.
Health professionals around the world believe that a
rapid weight-loss program that encourages anything
more than 8 pounds a month should not even be
considered. Slow weight loss, 3-8 pounds a month, is
much better for your heart and can help your body reset
its "weight clock." Rapid weight loss can be extremely
hard on our heart and organs, not to mention be a huge
"shock" to the body. This shock can cause the weight
that you rapidly lost to rapidly reappear (and then some)
when you fall back into your "normal habits." Rapid
weight loss can also lead to loss of lean muscle mass,
which, again, is very bad for you. It is crucial to hold on
to as much lean muscle mass as possible to ensure
maximum daily caloric expenditure (max calorie burn) as
well as maintain high levels of strength and endurance.
The bottom line: Do your daily cardio and strength
training, but be aware of your weight loss. Quick results
are NOT the answer! A decision to eat healthfully,
increase daily activity (cardio) and develop lean muscle
mass (strength training) is what needs to take place to
ensure a safe and healthy way to achieve maximum
body fat loss.- Matt Dawson
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one month? Would I be pushing it too much?
Losing 15 pounds in one month is NOT realistic and
NOT healthy! Don't get me wrong, it can be done, but it
should NOT be done! A great goal for weight loss would
be 1 to 2 pounds a week MAX! No more than that.
Health professionals around the world believe that a
rapid weight-loss program that encourages anything
more than 8 pounds a month should not even be
considered. Slow weight loss, 3-8 pounds a month, is
much better for your heart and can help your body reset
its "weight clock." Rapid weight loss can be extremely
hard on our heart and organs, not to mention be a huge
"shock" to the body. This shock can cause the weight
that you rapidly lost to rapidly reappear (and then some)
when you fall back into your "normal habits." Rapid
weight loss can also lead to loss of lean muscle mass,
which, again, is very bad for you. It is crucial to hold on
to as much lean muscle mass as possible to ensure
maximum daily caloric expenditure (max calorie burn) as
well as maintain high levels of strength and endurance.
The bottom line: Do your daily cardio and strength
training, but be aware of your weight loss. Quick results
are NOT the answer! A decision to eat healthfully,
increase daily activity (cardio) and develop lean muscle
mass (strength training) is what needs to take place to
ensure a safe and healthy way to achieve maximum
body fat loss.- Matt Dawson
Read More Questions and Answers!
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