Shweta Das Shweta Das Asked 5 months ago

Is 5 pound weight loss in a month good?

I've been aiming for a healthy weight loss, and this month I lost about 5 pounds. Is 5 pound weight loss in a month considered good progress, or should I be aiming for more?

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Anjali Sharma Anjali Sharma Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago
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I know how stressful it is to track the scale and worry if you are doing enough. Honestly, 5 pounds in a month is actually a wonderful and very healthy rate of weight loss. You should feel really good about this progress.

Gopal Das Gopal Das Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Losing 5 pounds in a month is a very balanced and gentle way to treat your body. Just stay positive, eat mindfully, and let your body heal at its own natural pace. You are doing great.

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Vikram Malhotra Vikram Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

That is a perfect pace of weight loss, around 0.5 kg a week. Combining this with 30-40 minutes of daily brisk walking will help you maintain your muscle mass while losing fat. Keep going if your doctor allows!

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Karamjit Singh Karamjit Singh Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Losing weight slowly like this is the right way, otherwise you will feel weak. Focus on home-cooked meals, seasonal fruits, and avoiding market sweets. Slow and steady wins the race, beta.

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