As I stood on the scale, watching the numbers drop week after week, I felt exhilarated. The weight was melting off, and I was finally achieving my dream body. But I couldn't shake the feeling that something wasn't right. Was I losing weight too fast, and at what cost to my health? The $33 billion weight loss industry in the United States promises rapid transformations and quick fixes. But losing weight too quickly can harm our health. Losing more than 1-2 pounds per week can lead to muscle loss, nutritional deficiencies , and a slow metabolism. This makes it harder to keep the weight off in the long run. Key Takeaways Losing more than 1-2 pounds per week is considered rapid weight loss and can lead to various health risks. Very low-calorie diets (VLCDs) and other extreme weight loss methods can result in muscle loss, nutritional deficiencies , and gallstones. Rapid weight loss can slow down metabolism, making it harder to maintain weight loss long-term. A slower, more sust...