Doctor Reveals Reasonable Weight Loss In A Month

Illustration of losing weight. (Freepic)

JAKARTA - In losing weight, there are various things that must be considered. Starting from daily food intake, routine physical activity, to the amount of good weight loss within a certain period of time.

Knowing a healthy weight loss limit can be a realistic marker to measure progress, without having to sacrifice health behind the weight loss achieved.

The ideal weight loss is around 0.5 to 1 kilogram (kg) per week. Thus, in one month, the weight can drop between 2 to 4 kg which is safe.

"As a general guide, we recommend a maximum weight loss of up to two pounds per week or about eight months a month (about 3.6 kg per month)," said the obesity specialist at Cleveland Clinic, the Cabandugama Prosecutor, quoted from Cleveland Clinic, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

It should also be remembered that drastic weight loss can have a serious impact. The risk is not only missing fat, but also automass and bone density.

This is certainly very dangerous because it can interfere with overall body strength. Not only that, extreme weight loss can also cause several conditions, as follows.

- Dehydration to fainting- Kram and muscle weaknesses- hormonal disorders, including irregular menstrual cycles- brittle bones and porous teeth- In severe cases, can lead to malnutrition

In addition, a diet that loses extreme weight in a short time can also make the body's metabolism slow down and increase the risk of weight can rise again in the future quickly, but the body is not healthy.