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Treasure · 04-04-08, 11:06 PM

I have a myth to ask you about! You said that you're planning to lose 5 pounds a week. I've always heard that over the long term, it's not healthy for people to lose more than 2-3 pounds a week. Is that just some random recommendation or does it have to do with percentage of total weight?

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Treasure Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 27 Weight Statistics 4/1/2008 Start Date: 213 lb Start Weight: 208 lb Current Weight: 150 lb Goal Weight: -5 lb Weight Loss:	Re: Ask me about Diet and Exercise myths. I have a myth to ask you about! You said that you're planning to lose 5 pounds a week. I've always heard that over the long term, it's not healthy for people to lose more than 2-3 pounds a week. Is that just some random recommendation or does it have to do with percentage of total weight? __________________