wrote:
A lot of people say you should not lose more than 2lb a week. I
understand the reasoning.

But in my case I am close to 400lb more than double the weight of an
average person. Surely therefore it is OK for me to lose twice as much
healthily.

Hi Brock,

When I began at 385, I lost 15 pounds in the first two or so weeks. I
had lost 25 by month's end. Until this month, I've managed 10 pounds
lost a month. So yes,a larger person can lose weight more quickly. I
keep having to explain this to the dieting women in my office. :-)

However, there are some possible drawbacks to a rapid weight loss. One
is loose skin. Another, related factor is muscle loss - when you lose
weight you lose some muscle and sinew along with the fat. And there's
the additional stress on your body.

To minimize these concerns, I've been working out, so I am building
muscle while losing.

And where is the point were you say OK I'm so big that I need to get
the weight off as quick as possible.

When your doctor tells you to.

Where do the benefits of losing
weight quickly outweigh the health risks associated with quick loss?

If there are health risks, don't try it.

Wouldn't it be best for me to stop being 'morbidly' obese as quick as
possible?

Not if you endanger your health. Remember, you were not built in a day.
You won't be unbuilt in one.

Neil
385/304/200