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With weight loss, doing it well matters more than doing it fast. Wanting quick results is natural, but losing weight too rapidly for the body to handle brings muscle loss, a lower basal metabolic rate and rebound.

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Q. Is rapid weight loss good?

A.

No, gradual loss of 0.5–1kg/week is healthier and prevents rebound.

📝 Detailed Answer

Rapid weight loss problems: ① mainly muscle and water loss (not fat), ② rebound rate over 70%, ③ metabolism slowdown (yo-yo effect), ④ nutritional deficiencies (hair loss, fatigue, gallstones), ⑤ psychological burden. Healthy weight loss: ① 0.5–1kg/week (2–4kg/month), ② muscle preservation focus, ③ sustainable lifestyle changes, ④ rebound rate under 30%. Korean medicine targets healthy gradual loss with metabolic improvement, not extreme calorie restriction.
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Hyo-seop Kim

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