Arun Kumar Arun Kumar Asked 5 months ago

What is safe weight loss rate?

I'm planning to start a weight loss journey, and I want to do it in a healthy and sustainable way. I've heard that losing weight too fast can be bad. What is considered a safe weight loss rate per week or month?

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Divya Rajan Divya Rajan Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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With my PCOS, losing even half a kilo a week feels like a massive victory. Honestly, the standard safe rate is around 0.5 to 1 kg per week. Don't rush it because fast weight loss can mess up your hormones even more.

Aditya Rao Aditya Rao Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Aiming for 2 to 3 kgs a month is highly realistic and sustainable if you have a busy office routine. Crash dieting will only crash your energy levels during meetings. Just focus on a consistent calorie deficit and daily walking.

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Kiran Bedi Kiran Bedi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

At my age, I have realized that slow and steady is the only way that actually stays. If you lose weight too quickly, it all comes back the moment you stop dieting. Focus on eating clean home-cooked food and let your body adapt slowly.

Suresh Deshmukh Suresh Deshmukh Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

When my doctor told me to reduce weight for my high blood pressure, he strictly warned against rapid weight loss. He said losing about half a kg a week through simple diet changes and regular walking is safest for the heart. Get your BP and thyroid checked before starting any heavy routine.

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Megha Shah Megha Shah Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

I have been trying to lose weight and lost around 1.5 kg in just 5 days, which is making me a bit nervous. Is this normal in the beginning or am I doing something wrong? I really don't want to lose muscle or fall sick.

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