is it bad if i decrease in weight then increase?
821749
Thats normal.  a few pounds unstable is not serious.  \n\nWorry yourself if your weight keeps dropping or you don't stop getting heavier.
359524
You gained more muscle which is heavier than fat and by working on your legs through walking, you've gained heavier muscle.  Gaining leg muscles produce more weight than any other muscle in your body.\n\nYou should feel better and your body should feel firmer.  You replaced your fat with healthy muscles.  Don't worry about the weight.  If you want to trim the weight down, eat sensibly.  That always does the trick.
1009104
It's not good because then your body begins to use it's fat for energy...and when you start eating again it will cause you to gain more weight than before.
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Absolutely.\n\nIf you consistently decrease your calorie intake (through dieting) without increasing your physical activity levels, you risk reducing your BMR (base metabolism) levels, forcing your body to burn less calories, which may eventually lead to further long-term weight gain and make it more difficult to lose the weight you've gained. Unfortunately, this is the scenario that most dieters face as they continue their desperate attempts to lose weight through dieting without physical activity. As we age, those who solely depend on dieting as a method of weight loss become even more frustrated since BMR levels naturally decline as we get older. \n\nAny weight loss people experience on low-calorie diets is temporary unless physical activity levels are increased.  This applies to any diet plan out there.  It's a matter of a physiology analogy.  Turn down the furnace and you get less heat.  Less heat means slower rate to burn energy.  Eventually, if you don't turn up the furnace, you'll always have less heat to burn energy and you'll gain back the weight you lost...and more.\n\nSo how do you avoid falling into this vicious cycle? If your between 20 - 55 years of age, your AMR (active metabolism) should consist of at least 120 - 200 minutes of moderate or heavy physical activity weekly. To prevent injuries and enhance recovery, the older you are, the more you will have to stay in the lower end of this range. If you're 55+, you should seek the guidance of an Exercise Specialist and your Physician for an appropriate guideline according to your health and fitness level. \n\nYou can calculate your BMR and AMR here:\nhttp://www.preventdisease.com/healthtools/articles/bmr.html
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You can decrease weight through diet alone, but you won't be building up ANY of the underlying muscle tone that helps firm your body up and increase your metabolism (as a pound of muscle takes up less space than, and burns more calories than, a pound of fat).  Being "thin" but having no muscle tone isn't best for your body because you will still have a high body fat percentage.  You can weigh 100 pounds and still have 30% body fat.  Do yourself a favor and work out... if you don't like aerobic exercise, at least lift weights a few times a week.
659461
Yeah I've gained 40 pounds...it sucks. On the other hand though, it helps out a lot...the other part you have to do.
703958
No way.  You're already a little to thin for your height. Don't loose anymore.  You could actually stand to gain a few pounds.
118385
It isn't safe to drop weight too quickly; you'll lose muscle and water weight and you'll soon gain it back. You should try to eat less (but eat healthy foods to make those calories count for good) and exercise more.
334209
The weight loss may be bad so talk to a physiscian, but you period stops or starts when there is enough (or not enough) of bady fat
478151
yes hormones can effect your weight in either way (losing or gaining pounds)...if it is more than just a minimum amount, talk to a doctor just to be sure.
527735
You would lose weight, but not in a healthy way. You may develop sores in your mouth from lack of protein, feel faint,  and your immune system will go down the drain. Don't do it.
910899
It depends, if you have alot of weight to lose, you do tend to lose faster  in the beginning. It does taper off though.
786037
Don't worry about it. It'll come back to you. You probably stress too much. That can cause weight loss.
884360
Yes, it's normal. Don't worry about gaining weight when you're ill. Just concern yourself with getting better.
514155
depends on how overweight... ur probably fine... but it doesn't hurt to eat less or excersize more... if you know your overweight then you should lose some pounds
944050
too rapid can be bad for you heart either loss of gain. \nrapid loss/gain cycles can be bad for your gallbladder\nLoss of weight to fast, with out exercise can be muscles degenerating \n\nAdvantages for gain/loss to a healthy weight is that is cuts down on heart problems, blood sugar issues, hormone levels, and stablizes moods better. Your body is like a big chemical equations. The differnet foods are al chemicals being added. Each have different effects, too much of to little will make you not balanced. Thus creating problems. Having a healthy weight keeps all this in balance, generally, and makes your body more efficient
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you'll lose weight, lose muscle and gain weight all over again cos u cant keep ur weight in check with a bad diet plan for a long time also u lose essential vitamins and ur health is at risk.