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That's how much fat most bodies can safely lose in 7 days.
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2 to 5 lb is common at first, and much of it is water.
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A pound of fat is about 3,500 calories, so 500 less daily works.
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Salt, workouts and hormones can add 1 to 3 lb overnight.
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Weigh at the same time and compare week to week.
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Find your weekly target with the free deficit calculator.
How many pounds can you lose in a week? Usually 1 to 2 lb of fat, more in week one from water. See the math, safe limits and what the scale really shows.
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