Rapid weight loss is likely to be harmful unless the weight lost is the cause of a very controlled diet. Even then, you need to see a practitioner who should monitor your progress very closely. If you are losing weight, a one to two pounds weight loss per week is safe. Not only will this help you to lose the weight you want, but it will also keep you safe from experiencing any negative side effects. People who lose weight consistently over a period of time are generally able to keep it off. Please call your practitioner as soon as possible if you are losing too much weight too fast.
Rapid Weight Loss Has a Number of Risks
Rapid weight loss carries several high risks including, but not limited to, the possibility of electrolyte and mineral imbalance, gallstones, low blood sugar, and fluctuations in blood pressure. All these health conditions can possibly be life threatening. When you lose a large amount of weight very quickly, you may gain it back just as rapidly because of the increased breakdown of lean tissue and decreased metabolic rates. Additionally, when you attempt to starve yourself, you are likely to indulge in overeating. The resulting releases of neurotransmitters overrule your feeling of being satiated and end up eating even after the hunger has been satisfied. Please call today to find out if neurotransmitter testing is right for you.
Rapid Weight Loss is Extreme
Rapid weight loss requires extraordinary effort with respect to dietary intake and exercise. Such extreme efforts may quite possibly be unhealthy and not possible to maintain in the long term. Permanent changes in lifestyles are those that can be adapted to with moderate effort and are usually sustainable.
When you lose a great deal of weight over a short time span, the loss may not consist of much fat, but instead it may be lean tissue or even water weight. This is due to the fact that burning this amount of fat calories in a short time period is very difficult. At Tampa Rejuvenation, we monitor body composition weekly to ensure you are losing fat, as well as maintaining/gaining muscle.
Doctor’s Should Be Monitoring Weight Loss
People suffering from severe obesity issues may be prescribed very low calorie diets by doctors which may be selected based on the comparatively higher risks associated with obesity. This is done only with close medical supervision. The practitioner would need to keep monitoring the individual’s weight so that this weight can be kept off. If abnormalities occur with your health, you need to consult your doctor immediately.
