Dropping weight fast vs slow – pros and cons

By Mark Weeks

If you’ve ever wondered whether slow or fast weight loss is better for you, then read on.

Today, we’ll go over the primary benefits and drawbacks of both, and we’ll help you figure out which option might be best suited for you.

The Benefits and Drawbacks Of Fast Weight Loss

Fast weight loss offers numerous benefits, some of which include:

●You achieve your goal quicker;
●You can spend more time on other pursuits (like muscle-building);
●You are less likely to give up;
●You are more motivated, and you see larger weekly changes.

With that said, quick weight loss also has some drawbacks. Namely:

●Hunger and cravings tend to be higher;
●You are more likely to lose muscle mass;
●You can get more tired quicker.

The Benefits and Drawbacks Of Slow Weight Loss

Slow weight loss offers its benefits, too. Here are some of them:

●It’s more leisurely, and it doesn’t impact your day-to-day life as much;
●You get to preserve your performance and muscle mass much better;
●Hunger and cravings are much less noticeable;
●You’re not as fatigued or food-focused.

But, it also has its fair number of drawbacks:

●Results come much more slowly, and you might feel like you’re not going anywhere at times;
●Tracking your progress is trickier, especially as far as scale weight is concerned;
●You’re more likely to get tired of ‘dieting’ and give up.