Is this healthy weight loss?

[zeus982]

Ok, so, I joined the Wellness Committee at my work, and we created a Biggest Loser competition for employees. This was started on November 1st and is running through February 1st.


So my stats, I am a 29 year old male, 5'11" and weigh 324 lbs (what I weighed November 1st).


My plan consists of running/jogging/walking (for at least 45 mins/3.5 miles) on the treadmill in the afternoons, and the same, but for 30 mins, in the mornings (the morning sessions I have only done twice). Also I do one, 45 minute boot camp sessions after work on Thursdays. I also cut out all soda and most of my vices (pizza, calzones, cheese bread, fast food, ice cream,etc).


Right now, I am averaging about 2.8-3.0 lbs lost a week. However, all I hear about is how the onlyhealthy way is to lose 1 lbs a week. I feel like, with my greater weight, that 3 lbs a week should be fine, especially considering I haven't done any gimmicky diets (low cards, all liquid). Any thoughts?

 

[Jericho]

it's not 1 pound a week, it is 1% of your body weight. so you are fine right now

 

[intrimma]

Intrimma: That is correct. With your weight, losing 2.5-3 pounds a week with rapid weight loss should be fine. It's best if you have a physician monitor you if you are concerned about loss excess weight, and possibly significant muscle mass as well.

 

[Omega]

Intrimma: That is correct. With your weight, losing 2.5-3 pounds a week with rapid weight loss should be fine. It's best if you have a physician monitor you if you are concerned about loss excess weight, and possibly significant muscle mass as well.

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