Were not pulling a fast one. Losing weight quickly at the get go may help you lose more overall. In a University of Florida study of 262 women on a diet and fitness program, participants were encouraged to stick to 1,200 calories and to walk an extra 3,000 steps per day. Those who dropped the most pounds in the first month went on to lose the most weight by the end of the 18 month study (30 pounds, versus 11 for the others).
The fast starters also kept weight off most successfully. Seeing larger changes early on may give you the "I can do it" confidence you need to stick to your plan, says lead study author Lisa Nackers, who suggest aiming to drop a pound and a half to two pounds per week for the first month to get the lift.
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