You can lose 2 pounds a week when you are on a weight loss program, yet you will have to understand what it takes to get that weight off. Here are some facts to take into consideration.

A reduction of 3,500 calories is needed to lose one pound a week (This is an overly simplistic way of looking at weight loss but widely accepted), in order to do this you must create a calorie deficit of 500 calories every day.

To lose 2 pounds a week you must consistently create a calorie deficit of 1000 calories/day. That can be achieved by increasing exercise, decreasing calories eaten or combining both.

It should be noted that trying to lose 2 pounds a week by reducing calorie intake only might mean a drastic change in eating habits for some people and if calories are too strongly restricted it can decrease the metabolism, slowing weight loss in the future. Therefore, it is important to exercise when trying to create a calorie deficit. Keep in mind that the effects of exercise are almost immediate in the body but it can take 3 to 6 weeks of consistent exercise before any visible changes take place.

So losing 2 pounds a week is a good goal for you to set, but work is involved and there will be many days of work before the results are visible to you or to others. This is why it is so important to prepare yourself mentally as well as physically when starting a weight loss program, set a goal that motivates you, create a plan that fits your lifestyle and commit to following that plan until your goal is met. And remember, you did not put this weight on overnight, so it will not disappear that fast.

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