Pooja Singh Pooja Singh Asked 3 months ago

Is a pound a week good weight loss?

I've started trying to lose weight and someone told me that losing about a pound a week is a good rate. Is a pound a week considered healthy and good for weight loss? I want to do it safely.

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Aryan Sharma Aryan Sharma Joined Mar 2026 3 months ago
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Yaar, 1 pound a week is solid! That's like 4 pounds a month, which is sustainable. I tried losing weight super fast once and just gained it all back. Slow and steady is definitely the way to go. Keep it up!

Meena Devi Meena Devi Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

Oh, absolutely! Losing weight gradually, like a pound a week, is very healthy and sustainable for the body. It allows your system to adjust naturally. Focus on nourishing your body with good food and regular gentle movement, like yoga, rather than chasing quick results.

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Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined May 2026 3 months ago

From my own experience, losing around 1-2 pounds a week is often recommended as healthy. When I tried to lose too much too fast, I felt drained and couldn't stick to it. This slower pace feels much more manageable and long-lasting for me.

Sameer Khan Sameer Khan Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

For sure, 1 pound a week is considered really good! My dietician also told me that losing weight slowly is better for keeping it off in the long run. Anything too drastic is usually a fad. Keep doing what you're doing!

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Rajesh Nair Rajesh Nair Joined May 2026 3 months ago

Beta, that's an excellent pace! Don't try to rush these things. Healthy weight loss is always slow and steady. My wife and I, when we decided to get healthier, were told the same by our doctor. It's about building good habits for life, not a quick fix. Keep at it!

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