What is healthy weight loss?

A healthy rate of weight loss is generally considered to be 1-2 pounds per week. It’s natural for anyone trying to lose weight to want to lose it very quickly, and many get discouraged when they don’t see immediate results or they lose weight more slowly.

Losing 1-2 pounds a week means losing about 4-8 pounds a month. Losing weight that slowly means you’re more likely to keep it off over time instead of regaining it.

It’s important to remember that losing weight isn’t just about short term results, but also how your health changes long term.

Aim for slow and steady weight loss that helps you keep the weight off over time.

If you’re ready to get started, we have a step-by-step guide on how to lose weight safely and effectively while still enjoying your life.

Is healthy weight loss long term?

Yes! Once you’ve achieved a healthy weight, rely on healthy eating patterns and regular physical activity to help you keep the weight off over the long term.

So if healthy weight loss is so healthy, why is it so difficult?

It’s easy to go back to unhealthy habits when you try a new diet or exercise plan. The secret of successful weight management is finding something that works for you and sticking with it.

For some people, this might be following a meal plan that takes the guesswork out of how much to eat. For others, it might mean learning new cooking skills or finding fun ways to work physical activity into your day.

Whatever approach you choose, don’t get discouraged if weight loss slows down after the first few weeks. Keep focusing on making healthy choices and finding new ways to add activity into your life.

How long will it take to lose weight?

Weight loss takes time, and it can vary from person to person based on many factors such as age, gender, amount of weight that needs to be lost, etc.

Some people begin losing weight right away while others may not notice any difference for several weeks.

If you want to lose weight quickly, you can try some extreme diets that might be harmful (see “Dieting”). These types of fad diets often promise quick and easy weight loss without you having to exercise or make permanent changes to your lifestyle.

The reality is that these extreme diets usually end in a quick weight gain, and that’s why they are called “yo-yo diets.”

The healthy way to lose weight is to slowly and steadily shed pounds by making long term changes in your eating and physical activity habits.

You can click here for a step-by-step guide on how to safely and effectively lose weight while still enjoying life.

Weight loss can be difficult, but it’s not impossible. Commit to making healthy changes that you can stick with over the long term, and you’ll have a slim body in no time!

Even modest weight loss can mean big benefits

Even a modest weight loss of 5 to 10 percent of your total body weight is likely to produce health benefits, such as improvements in blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugars.

For example, if you weigh 200 pounds, a 5 percent weight loss equals 10 pounds, bringing your weight down to 190 pounds.

While this weight may still be in the “overweight” or “obese” range, this modest weight loss can decrease your risk factors for chronic diseases related to obesity.

So even if the overall goal seems large, see it as a journey rather than just a final destination.

You’ll learn new eating and physical activity habits that will help you live a healthier lifestyle. These habits may help you maintain your weight loss over time.