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Originally Posted by whoman69
13 pounds lost in a week. That's 6% of his body weight.
"What is healthy weight loss?
It's natural for anyone trying to lose weight to want to lose it very quickly. But evidence shows that people who lose weight gradually and steadily (about 1 to 2 pounds per week) are more successful at keeping weight off. Healthy weight loss isn't just about a "diet" or "program". It's about an ongoing lifestyle that includes long-term changes in daily eating and exercise habits."
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/los...ght/index.html
"If you lose too much weight you could see a host of health problems beginning with loss of hair, brittle fingernails, headaches and leading up to potential problems with your organs and the possibility of your body breaking down. Your immune system wont work you will become malnourished and you will lose your muscle mass and lower your metabolism.
Losing 1% of your body weight per week is safe rate IF you are not underweight to begin with."
http://caloriecount.about.com/forums...weight-loss-47
Now find a site that says 6% weight lost in a week is healthy. |
It hasn't been one week it's been a over a week and a half. Losing weight isn't the only benefit. I'm also cleansing my system of the toxins in my system. I'm sticking with it until Tuesday. Yeah I'm going to gain some of it back when I get back to solid foods but it's not like I'm breaking it with pizzas and burgers. The key to breaking a fast is to introduce healthy solid foods into your system like salads and vegetables for about a week or so. A juice fast is not starving yourself.