{"id":70387,"date":"2025-01-24T09:42:29","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T09:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=70387"},"modified":"2025-01-24T09:43:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T09:43:46","slug":"how-much-weight-can-you-lose-in-a-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-in-a-year\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Weight Can You Lose In A Year? A Realistic And Scientifically Backed Answer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-in-a-year\/#What_Is_A_Realistic_Weight_Loss_In_A_Year\" >What Is A Realistic Weight Loss In A Year?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-in-a-year\/#What_Are_The_Stages_Of_Losing_Weight\" >What Are The Stages Of Losing Weight?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-in-a-year\/#Rapid_Weight_Loss\" >Rapid Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-in-a-year\/#SlowGradual_Weight_Loss\" >Slow\/Gradual Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-in-a-year\/#Weight_Loss_Plateau\" >Weight Loss Plateau<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-in-a-year\/#Weight_Maintenance\" >Weight Maintenance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-in-a-year\/#Which_Part_Of_The_Body_Loses_Fat_First\" >Which Part Of The Body Loses Fat First?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-in-a-year\/#Which_Part_Of_The_Body_Is_The_Hardest_To_Lose_Fat\" >Which Part Of The Body Is The Hardest To Lose Fat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-in-a-year\/#What_Is_Too_Much_Weight_Loss_In_A_Year\" >What Is Too Much Weight Loss In A Year?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-in-a-year\/#How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Lose_In_A_Month\" >How Much Weight Can You Lose In A Month?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-in-a-year\/#Will_I_Look_Younger_If_I_Lose_Weight\" >Will I Look Younger If I Lose Weight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-in-a-year\/#What_Is_A_Healthy_Way_To_Lose_Noticeable_Weight_Within_A_Year\" >What Is A Healthy Way To Lose Noticeable Weight Within A Year?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-in-a-year\/#Cut_Your_Calories\" >Cut Your Calories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-in-a-year\/#Fix_Your_Diet\" >Fix Your Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-in-a-year\/#Increase_Your_Physical_Activity\" >Increase Your Physical Activity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-in-a-year\/#Stay_Consistent\" >Stay Consistent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-in-a-year\/#Sleep_More_And_Manage_Your_Stress_Levels\" >Sleep More And Manage Your Stress Levels<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-in-a-year\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-in-a-year\/#What_is_considered_rapid_weight_loss_in_a_year\" >What is considered rapid weight loss in a year?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-in-a-year\/#Does_the_face_lose_fat_first\" >Does the face lose fat first?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-in-a-year\/#What_are_the_signs_of_losing_belly_fat\" >What are the signs of losing belly fat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-in-a-year\/#What_is_significant_weight_loss_in_1_year\" >What is significant weight loss in 1 year?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-weight-can-you-lose-in-a-year\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every new year comes the almost ritualistic act of making a vision board or setting new goals and tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Lose_In_A_Year\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we all have different goals, one thing that almost everyone hopes to achieve is improving their fitness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some wish to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lose weight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain weight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gain weight or muscle in the next 365 days<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are in the weight loss group, you may wonder what a 1 year weight loss transformation would entail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So how much weight can you lose in a year?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s examine what a realistic transformation may look like and the best way to cut weight fast so you can wow everyone come next Christmas!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_Realistic_Weight_Loss_In_A_Year\"><\/span><strong>What Is A Realistic Weight Loss In A Year?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, many people selling tips on how to lose weight fast exaggerate the results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it\u2019s understandable why one may want he fastest way to lose weight, it\u2019s essential to know that the promised results are not realistic or sustainable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the CDC, healthy and lasting weight loss occurs steadily and gradually, with 1 to 2 pounds lost weekly (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-weight-growth\/losing-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One calendar year has 52 weeks, which means the realistic (and sustainable) amount of weight you should expect to lose in this timeframe is 52 to 104 pounds (23.5 to 47 kgs).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Lose_In_A_Year\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69031\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4932-high-protein-intermittent-fasting-meal-plan-1024x640.png\" alt=\"How Much Weight Can You Lose In A Year\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4932-high-protein-intermittent-fasting-meal-plan.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4932-high-protein-intermittent-fasting-meal-plan-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4932-high-protein-intermittent-fasting-meal-plan.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4932-high-protein-intermittent-fasting-meal-plan-1472x920.png 1472w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4932-high-protein-intermittent-fasting-meal-plan.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Stages_Of_Losing_Weight\"><\/span><strong>What Are The Stages Of Losing Weight?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the different stages of weight loss can help you better recognize what is happening to your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will help you determine whether the changes you see are regular or if something is off, and you need to make adjustments to help this process continue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The 4 main stages of weight loss:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid Weight Loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gradual Weight Loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight Loss Plateau (Can Happen)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight Maintenance (Recommended)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s the breakdown of each stage:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rapid_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Rapid Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, a healthy weight loss rate is 1-2 pounds weekly, which translates to 4-8 pounds monthly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, weight loss is usually not a steady or linear process. Some people, especially beginners, lose weight much faster than this at first.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to experts, fast weight loss is normal in the first few weeks of your journey (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK576400\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-soup-diet\/\">rapid weight loss<\/a> is not the goal overall, you should not be too worried about it at this initial stage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>This significant initial weight drop occurs due to these reasons:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Your Body Is Adjusting To Your New Diet Or Workout Routine (Preferably Both).\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since you surprise your body with less food energy intake or increased physical activity, it may burn more calories during this adjustment period, causing faster weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to free yourself from all the extra pounds that have been weighing you down for way too long, <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Lose_In_A_Year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">start using the BetterMe: Health Coaching app<\/a> and overhaul your entire life!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Loss Of Water Weight\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all weight loss is usually fat loss. Sometimes, the number on the scale goes down simply because you are losing any extra water or fluid previously stored in the body. Increased physical activity can reduce fluid retention in those with conditions that cause fluid overload, like heart failure (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9138396\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consuming a low-carb diet can also cause the initial loss of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-water-weight\/\">water weight<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your body stores carbohydrates as glycogen, mainly in the muscle and liver.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The body pairs each gram of glycogen with 3 grams of water (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.physiology.org\/doi\/full\/10.1152\/japplphysiol.91275.2008\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25911631\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC7763365\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you use stored glycogen because your diet doesn\u2019t provide enough carbohydrates, you\u2019ll release the associated water and get rid of it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That can be enough to move the scale a few pounds, but that water (and weight) will return once you resume eating regularly and replenish your glycogen stores.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Other Factors Affecting Weight Loss<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we associate diet and exercise with weight loss, other lesser-known factors can also affect how fast you lose those extra kilograms (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33035570\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, muscle tissue requires more energy to maintain than fat tissue, so if you have more muscle, you burn more calories at rest than someone with less muscle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This higher metabolic rate can make those with more muscle lose weight faster than those without muscle mass.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This occurrence could explain why men often experience faster results than women (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC6282840\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even in people of the same sex, those with more muscle mass are likely to lose weight faster than those with a higher fat-to-muscle ratio, all else being equal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting weight also affects how fast the initial results are.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavier people may lose weight faster than smaller people in the initial weeks simply because moving a larger\/heavier body takes more energy than a more petite body &#8211; even if these people do the same workouts and intensity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Lose_In_A_Year\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-68952\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4901-lazy-keto-meal-plan-1024x640.png\" alt=\"How Much Weight Can You Lose In A Year\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4901-lazy-keto-meal-plan.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4901-lazy-keto-meal-plan-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4901-lazy-keto-meal-plan.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4901-lazy-keto-meal-plan-1472x920.png 1472w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4901-lazy-keto-meal-plan.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SlowGradual_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Slow\/Gradual Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the first stage passes, your body has adjusted to your diet and exercise, and any extra fluid has left your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rate of weight loss usually stabilizes at a slower and more sustainable rate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this point, the initial fast weight loss may slow down to a safe 1-2lb loss a week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this slower pace may disappoint you, it is essential to remember that the weight loss in this stage is actual fat loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Once you reach this stage, keep up your efforts by:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating a balanced, healthy, and calorie-deficit diet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining consistency with your workouts to lose weight at home or the gym.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-100-pounds-in-a-year\/\">How to Lose 100 Pounds in a Year Without Risking Your Health<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight_Loss_Plateau\"><\/span><b>Weight Loss Plateau<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-plateau\/\">plateau<\/a> is a pause in your weight loss journey when, despite consistently following your diet and exercising, you realize that your weight loss has become stagnant (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK576400\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This plateau happens when your body becomes used to the new workout and dietary routine and takes that as its base state.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>To overcome this hurdle, take a step back and look at your habits in these 3 areas:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dietary\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>You may find that:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to sleep more as you have not been getting the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can adjust your diet by eating more or less depending on a calorie deficit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase your workout intensity by doing something new or challenging your preferred workouts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight_Maintenance\"><\/span><b>Weight Maintenance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This step comes after you have lost weight and reached your goal weight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You focus on maintaining the results once you have achieved successful weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To maintain this new weight, balance your calorie intake and energy expenditure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not ingest more calories than you burn, as this could lead to weight gain, and do not eat less than you burn, as this will lead to weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Part_Of_The_Body_Loses_Fat_First\"><\/span><strong>Which Part Of The Body Loses Fat First?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetics is one of the many factors influencing weight loss and body fat distribution (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41467-018-08000-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8228180\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because we don\u2019t all have the same genetics, it is hard to say which body part you should expect to lose weight first.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, one study published in The Physician and Sportsmedicine Journal in 2017 suggested that men may tend to lose more fat\/weight in their belly area while women lose it first in their hips (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28914104\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This weight loss trend is likely because these are the areas where each sex tends to store the most fat. Where you or others first notice a change in appearance is also highly individual and may even be different from where you\u2019ve technically lost the most fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Lose_In_A_Year\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-68076\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/448-1400-calories-a-day-Meal-Plans-1024x640.png\" alt=\"How Much Weight Can You Lose In A Year\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/448-1400-calories-a-day-Meal-Plans.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/448-1400-calories-a-day-Meal-Plans-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/448-1400-calories-a-day-Meal-Plans.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/448-1400-calories-a-day-Meal-Plans-1472x920.png 1472w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/448-1400-calories-a-day-Meal-Plans.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Part_Of_The_Body_Is_The_Hardest_To_Lose_Fat\"><\/span><strong>Which Part Of The Body Is The Hardest To Lose Fat?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some say losing fat in the belly is the most challenging area, while others claim that the fat in the thighs, hips, and upper arms is the hardest. No scientific research supports any of these claims.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your genetics play a massive role in fat distribution and storage in your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people store more fat in their hips, which causes these areas to take longer to tone. Others store more fat in their belly, which takes longer than their hips.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stubborn fat loss is too individual for us to make one overall assumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Too_Much_Weight_Loss_In_A_Year\"><\/span><strong>What Is Too Much Weight Loss In A Year?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As explained above, at the recommended weight loss rate of 1-2 pounds a week, you might expect to lose 52-104 pounds in a year, assuming you are consistent with your efforts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given this, most experts consider weight loss above 104 pounds (47.1 kg) in 1 year excessive and extreme.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Lose_In_A_Month\"><\/span><strong>How Much Weight Can You Lose In A Month?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a weight loss rate of 1-2 pounds a week, you should expect to lose approximately 4-8 pounds weekly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_I_Look_Younger_If_I_Lose_Weight\"><\/span><strong>Will I Look Younger If I Lose Weight?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not quite. While some sources claim that losing weight can make you look younger, no scientific research supports these claims, so we cannot take them as truth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conversely, losing weight too fast can result in loose skin or a hollow appearance, making some people look older.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study published in 2015 found that losing fat in the face can make a person more attractive (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1177\/1948550615599829\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, attractiveness is subjective and it\u2019s challenging to draw practical conclusions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The BetterMe: Health Coaching app will provide you with a host of fat-frying fitness routines that\u2019ll scare the extra pounds away and turn your body into a masterpiece! <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Lose_In_A_Year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get your life moving in the right direction<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_Healthy_Way_To_Lose_Noticeable_Weight_Within_A_Year\"><\/span><strong>What Is A Healthy Way To Lose Noticeable Weight Within A Year?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some healthy, helpful, and practical tips that can help you lose a significant amount of weight come next December include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cut_Your_Calories\"><\/span><b>Cut Your Calories<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calorie-deficit-diet-plan-to-lose-weight\/\">calorie deficit<\/a> is the most critical part of any weight loss diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts recommend reducing your daily calorie intake by 500-750 calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8017325\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This deficit will force your body to burn stored fat for energy, eventually leading to fat and weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_Your_Diet\"><\/span><b>Fix Your Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A calorie deficit is essential, but you must ensure your body receives all the nutrients it needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That means including more nutrient-dense foods and limiting foods higher in calories with fewer nutrients, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultra-processed foods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Added sodium<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unhealthy fats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Added sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, opt for a balanced diet rich in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits and vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grains<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lean animal protein<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plant protein<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy fats<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unsure where to start with your healthy diet, a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day_mediterranean_diet_for_weight_loss\/\">7 day Mediterranean diet<\/a> for weight loss can provide excellent ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Lose_In_A_Year\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-68146\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/422-12-hour-night-shift-meal-plan-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/422-12-hour-night-shift-meal-plan.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/422-12-hour-night-shift-meal-plan-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/422-12-hour-night-shift-meal-plan.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/422-12-hour-night-shift-meal-plan-1472x920.png 1472w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/422-12-hour-night-shift-meal-plan.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increase_Your_Physical_Activity\"><\/span><b>Increase Your Physical Activity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your diet is as it should be, the next step is to figure out your workout routine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise helps increase calorie burning, which in turn increases weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CDC recommends 30 minutes of exercise, 5 days a week (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-weight-growth\/physical-activity\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginners can follow this exercise plan and, after a few weeks, increase the time spent to 45 minutes to an hour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Remember: Don\u2019t train every day.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercising 7 days a week does not necessarily lead to more weight loss, but it might increase the risk of overtraining, which can affect mental and physical health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3435910\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to incorporate rest and active recovery days to allow your muscles to repair and recover.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that your fitness routine includes these workouts for optimal weight loss and general health benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardio<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balance and flexibility exercises<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resistance training (aka weight training)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-select-gender\">\n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-wrapper\">\n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"MaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/MaleImage.webp\">\n    \n            <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text mobile-hide\">\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n                    Select your gender\n                <\/div>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    \n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"FemaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/FemaleImage.webp\">\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text desktop-hide mobile-block\">\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n            Select your gender\n          <\/div>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay_Consistent\"><\/span><b>Stay Consistent<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like everything in life, weight loss demands dedication and consistency.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it\u2019s okay to fall off the wagon, you don\u2019t want to make this a habit or, worse, give up altogether.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If you lose consistency due to a lack of motivation or simply life\u2019s complications:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get up and find your way back to it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Figure out a new way to motivate yourself about health and wellness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find an accountability partner to help you remain consistent.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/high-protein-foods-for-muscle-building\/\">The Newbie\u2019s Guide To High-Protein Foods For Muscle Building<\/a><\/em><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sleep_More_And_Manage_Your_Stress_Levels\"><\/span><b>Sleep More And Manage Your Stress Levels<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research shows inadequate sleep and increased stress levels can affect weight loss and muscle gain efforts (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9031614\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10241186\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure these 2 factors do not sabotage your efforts, find a way to sleep at least 7 hours each night and look for simple but fun ways to destress, such as the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journaling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working out<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connecting with nature<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engaging in your hobbies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Lose_In_A_Year\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-68160\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4733-2200-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein-1024x640.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4733-2200-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4733-2200-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4733-2200-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4733-2200-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein-1472x920.png 1472w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4733-2200-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_considered_rapid_weight_loss_in_a_year\"><\/span><strong>What is considered rapid weight loss in a year?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on whether you are trying to lose weight. A persistent and unintentional weight loss of more than 5% of your weight over 6 to 12 months is a cause for concern (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidirect.gov.uk\/conditions\/unintentional-weight-loss\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you actively try to lose weight, 1-2 pounds per week is safe, so anything more than 100 pounds in a year is too fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_face_lose_fat_first\"><\/span><strong>Does the face lose fat first?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A person\u2019s genetics will determine the answer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your genetics determine:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How fast or slow you lose weight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How fat is distributed and stored in the body<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to this, some people might lose fat in the face first, and others will lose fat first in a different body part.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_of_losing_belly_fat\"><\/span><strong>What are the signs of losing belly fat?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs such as reduced waist circumference and clothes fitting loosely around your midsection are signs of belly fat loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_significant_weight_loss_in_1_year\"><\/span><strong>What is significant weight loss in 1 year?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The predicted 52-104 lbs is a very significant weight change.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Lose_In_A_Year\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer to how much weight can you lose in a year is around 50-100 pounds, depending on the consistency of your efforts and how much you need to lose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can achieve this weight loss if you follow these tips and remain consistent with the positive lifestyle changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the new year begins, aim to maintain dietary, sleep, and exercise habits to reap the benefits after 52 weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every new year comes the almost ritualistic act of making a vision board or setting new goals and tasks. 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