With over two-thirds of the American population being obese, the demand for weight loss methods is ever growing. There are many ways to lose weight and while some can be safe, others can be dangerous or even deadly. The main problem with some of the more dangerous methods is that weight loss is too rapid. While this may seem desirable, rapid weight loss can be dangerous, even deadly, and usually does not last. What is rapid weight loss? Losing weight at a rate of 1 to 2 pounds (around 0.5kg to 1kg) per week is considered to be safe. Therefore losing weight at a faster rate is considered to be rapid. This can be relative as people who are morbidly obese may find weight loss at a much faster rate and this may still be safe. Bariatric (weight loss) surgery may be an exception where the weight loss may be much higher but is still considered safe. However, it is important to note that on some relatively safe weight loss methods there may be an initial rate of weight loss that can exceed 2 pounds per week. This is usually short lived, lasting only a week or two. Then the … Continue reading Rapid Weight Loss – Methods, Side Effects, Dangers