Ananya Reddy Ananya Reddy Asked 6 months ago

What is a healthy rate of weight loss per month?

I've started exercising and eating better to lose some weight, but I'm not sure if my progress is too slow or too fast. What is considered a healthy rate of weight loss per month that is sustainable?

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Sunita Deshmukh Sunita Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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A healthy rate is about 2 to 4 kilograms per month. Losing weight slowly ensures you are losing fat and not muscle, which is much easier to maintain in the long run.

Sneha Roy Sneha Roy Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I read that losing 2-3 kgs a month is safe. Excuse me, is it normal if my weight remains completely stuck for a few weeks in between even if I eat healthy?

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Gautam Rao Gautam Rao Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Losing about 0.5 to 1 kg per week, which is 2 to 4 kg in a month, is widely considered safe and sustainable for most people.

Harish Prasad Harish Prasad Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Do not rush your body's natural healing process; 2 to 4 kgs a month is a beautifully balanced rate of weight loss. Be patient with yourself, stay positive, and take care of your peace of mind.

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Gopal Swamy Gopal Swamy Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Aiming to lose 2 to 3 kilograms monthly is a very gentle and natural pace. Through daily yoga and conscious eating, I have found that letting the body adapt slowly brings lasting inner harmony.

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