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1 / 6
On the scale, maybe. Mostly as water, especially in week one.
2 / 6
That's how many calories of deficit it'd take. Not safe for most.
3 / 6
Less salt, fewer sugary drinks and alcohol, more fiber and water.
4 / 6
A 500 to 1,000 calorie gap adds 1 to 2 lb of true fat loss.
5 / 6
Laxatives, detox teas and sweat suits lose water, not fat.
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See a safe weekly target with the deficit calculator.
Can you lose 5 lb in a week? Maybe on the scale, mostly as water, especially in week one. Here's what's realistic, safe and worth doing instead.
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