9 Things That Influence How Fast (or Slow) You Lose Weight
Hint: It goes way beyond what you eat or how much you exercise.
By K. Aleisha Fetters, Contributor |Dec. 22, 2017, at 9:30 a.m.
Everyone wants to lose weight fast – like, yesterday-fast. But the thing is, the weight didn’t come on overnight, and it’s not going to leave that way, either.
So, then, how fast is realistic? As a general guideline, most experts say weekly losses of 0.5 to 2 pounds are doable. “A pound a week is really good for most people,†says Dr. Angela Fitch, a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and associate professor of internal medicine at the University of Cincinnati. “But many people think it should be easier than it is. They lose 5 pounds in a month and think that’s not enough. No, that’s an amazing job!â€
https://health.usnews.com/wellness/food/articles/2017-12-22/9-things-that-influence-how-fast-or-slow-you-lose-weight
