A 45-year-old member asked:
Help docs! i'm trying to lose weight and need a little help finding a reasonable weekly goal to set for myself?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
For the average: person - 1/2 to 2 pounds per week weight loss is a reasonable goal.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
I try to lose weight and need a little help finding a reasonable weekly goal to set for myself.?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
One pound per week: Is a very healthy goal. Unless morbidly obese, try not to lose more than 2 pounds per week. Good luck !
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