Shreya Bose Shreya Bose Asked 4 months ago

How much weight loss in a month?

I've set a goal to lose some weight, but I want to be realistic about it. What's considered a healthy and achievable amount of weight loss in one month? I don't want to try anything extreme.

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Kabir Sharma Kabir Sharma Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago
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Dude, I've seen people lose like 4-5 kgs in a month if they're really strict with diet and hit the gym. But then some friends barely lose 2-3 kgs. I think 2-4 kgs is more realistic and healthy for most. Don't expect crazy results, just be consistent.

Pooja Mehta Pooja Mehta Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

I'm always worried if I'm losing enough. Is 2-4 kgs a month considered good? I see some people claiming much more and it makes me feel like I'm doing something wrong. Did anyone else feel like their progress was slow?

Aditya Singh Aditya Singh Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

For healthy, sustainable weight loss, aiming for 2-4 kgs per month is ideal. This is achieved through a consistent calorie deficit and regular physical activity like walking or structured exercise. Anything much faster can lead to muscle loss and is harder to maintain.

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Shreya Kapoor Shreya Kapoor Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Honestly, 2 to 4 kgs a month is considered a really healthy and sustainable rate of weight loss. Anything much more than that is often water weight or too restrictive to maintain long-term. Focus on making lifestyle changes, not just chasing a number!

Sunil Singh Sunil Singh Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

A month? If I lost 2-4 kgs, I'd be doing a victory dance! 😂 Seriously, that's what doctors and dietitians usually recommend for healthy, long-term weight loss. Any more than that and you're probably depriving yourself too much. Slow and steady wins, or at least doesn't make you hate your life.

Mohan Singh Mohan Singh Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

For managing conditions like high BP, a gradual weight loss is much better. My doctor advised me to aim for 2-4 kgs in a month. It's about consistent efforts in diet and light exercise. Rapid loss can sometimes be detrimental and hard to sustain, affecting overall health parameters.

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Kavita Sharma Kavita Sharma Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Hey, it's normal to wonder about this. A healthy and maintainable rate of weight loss is usually around 2 to 4 kgs a month. Don't push yourself for more, as rapid weight loss can be unhealthy and difficult to sustain. Focus on consistency and well-being.

Meena Agarwal Meena Agarwal Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

A very common and good question! Generally, a healthy and sustainable rate of weight loss is considered to be between 2 to 4 kilograms (about 4 to 8 pounds) per month. This ensures you are losing fat and not just water or muscle, and that your body is adapting well to the changes.

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