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Jan 3

The Dangers of Losing Weight Too Quickly – The Baton Rouge Clinic

The new year brings with it the promise of new beginnings, which is why many people make resolutions. One of the most common commitments made at this time of year is to lose weight, although many people are at a loss for the best way to get it done. While you may be wooed by fad diets that promise quick weight loss, you may want to give those diets a second thought.

Losing weight too quickly or depriving yourself of certain foods can lead to a number of health issues. It also makes it less likely youll keep the weight off. Thats because if you cant sustain the changes you make (and with most fad diets, thats hard to do), your body will put the weight back on as soon as you stop following the diet. In fact, many people find they gain back more than they originally lose.

When you dont eat enough calories or restrict whole food groups, youre likely not getting enough nutrients. This can lead to health problems such as anemia, fatigue and hair loss. Nutrient deficiencies may also affect your digestive, cardiovascular and bone health.

Losing weight too quickly may also result in:

The best way to lose weight and keep it off is to focus on making healthy lifestyle changes you can stick with for the long term. Here are some tips that can help:

The key to losing weight and keeping it off is to be patient. Aim to lose 1-2 pounds per week by making sustainable changes you can live with. Give yourself time to turn each healthy change into a fully ingrained habit and youre more likely to stick with your new habits for a long time to come.

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The Dangers of Losing Weight Too Quickly - The Baton Rouge Clinic

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