Weight Loss Speed vs. Outcome

Losing weight slowly at a rate like 1% per week is commonly recommended for achieving and maintaining significant weight loss while reducing the burden of excess body fat-related diseases. However, evidence suggests that faster weight loss, even exceeding 1% per week, does not necessarily result in adverse effects on lean body mass in individuals needing to shed excess fat. The health benefits from fat loss far outweigh the potential drawbacks of losing some muscle mass, especially for those who are overweight or obese.