How much weight should one target to lose in a month?
Chaturvedi said that 500 grams a week would be an ideal amount of body weight to lose. She added that this amount is to be deemed health provided conscious efforts such as consuming a calorie deficit and balanced diet, and regularly exercising, are made to lose weight. Therefore, a target of losing 2 to 2.5 kgs of body weight a month would be considered healthy, said Chaturvedi.
She further explained that if a person loses more weight than 2-2.5 kgs a month, they might be adding pressure on their internal organs and functions. Kidneys in particular, said Chaturvedi, would be subjected to a high degree of pressure as toxins would be flushed out on weight loss, impacting the kidney and renal function adversely.
Additionally, Chaturvedi highlighted that usually a high protein diet is consumed when a person is trying to lose weight, hence adding more pressure on kidney function than within permissible limits.
Some people lose upto 5 to 6 kgs a week, is that healthy?
She clarified that each person’s body composition and health status varies. Chaturvedi said that a loss of 5 to 6 kgs may be fine for some people, provided they are not feeling nauseous, weak, lethargic, and their overall health has not taken a toll.
However, she pointed out that a target weight loss of up to 2.5 kgs a month would be considered a healthy amount, and would also not adversely impact the internal organs and health.
The fact of the matter is that your overall health status should be in the green zone, your bodily movement should be functional, and your energy levels should be adequate!
