Everyone wants to lose weight and lose it fast. We all want results as quickly as possible and demand instant gratification. However, there is a difference between losing a healthy amount of weight and an unhealthy amount. Keep reading to know how much weight you can lose in one month.
Max Weight Loss Per Month
Realistically, you can lose about 10 pounds per month. This is a safe amount of weight loss per month, considering it averages out to about 1-2 pounds per week. Some people may lose more weight than this when they start out, but this is not true fat loss - this is only water weight loss. Weight is more complex than you tend to think. Generally, 2 cups of water are equal to 1 pound. One pound can be almost equivalent to 3,500 calories. Most people can lose this by simply going to the bathroom. Your weight is contributed by many factors such as bone, muscle, fat, water, tissues, and whatever is in your digestive system at the time. People tend to become fixated on what the scale says, however, you can't tell what this result is from. You may be losing water, fat, or muscle. All restrictive diets can definitely help you to lose weight fast, but this may not be true weight. Participating in a crazy diet can ultimately ruin your metabolism. The best method for losing weight is to follow a regular diet and exercise plan.
Healthy Methods To Lose Weight Fast
There are many methods to help you lose weight in a better way than extreme dieting. Changes in diet and exercise are the best way for you to reach your goal weight. Throughout your journey, you should keep a food journal to help you keep track of your good and bad habits. Diet is the first thing you are going to want to change. Weight loss should not be the main goal, it should "healthier habits". This keeps you more positive and not so focused on the weight itself. Small changes like eliminating that late night snack after dinner or instead of ordering lunch each day bring a salad from home. Your sleep schedule also plays an important role in losing weight. Those who sleep better and longer are less inclined to look for food. Stress and anxiety are other factors that you should be aware. Exercising regularly can help with all of this. No matter how tired you become, it is important to fit in some sort of exercise each day. This does not necessarily mean hitting the gym for 2 hours a day but a simple walk around the block is sufficient.
Watch Your Metabolism
Losing weight too quickly can hurt your metabolism. By losing more than 10 pounds in one month, you are less likely to keep the weight off and fall back into bad habits. Crash dieting is effective for short term, but in the long run, you will not be able to last. When you lose weight fast, the body can react quickly, making you perceive to be more hungry than you may in fact be. You will therefore destroy your metabolism. This can be bad if you want to lose weight in the future. You need to be aware that your body needs food to survive. If you stop eating or crash diet, your body will have no energy and not be able to function properly. Your muscles and bone can begin to wear down if you begin to have calorie deficiency. Your body is breaking down these parts of the body for energy.
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-Franki
