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What Causes Sudden Weight Loss?

Hi, I have lost about 9 kg in the last 6 weeks. Actually I have been doing alot of DIY at home for about 2 months prior during which I was sticking to actual meal times: breakfast, lunch and dinner, no snacks in between. Now for about a month I am back to having proper meals an d snacks in beween but I have stiil lost about a Kg in the last 2 weeeks. Is this normal?
Tue, 9 Dec 2014
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Dear,
If you go the the definition of critical weight loss, losing 10% of your body weight in a week is abnormal. however, there is no really hard fast rule to it. Losing a kg in 2 weeks is very normal.
A lot depends upon your basic metabolic rate, your height, current weight, your work and you eatery habits.

I hope to have given you a fair and satisfying opinion with the amount of the information you have provided. A Little more detailed info would be appreciated.
Welcome for further queries.
Stay healthy, thanks.
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What Causes Sudden Weight Loss?

Dear, If you go the the definition of critical weight loss, losing 10% of your body weight in a week is abnormal. however, there is no really hard fast rule to it. Losing a kg in 2 weeks is very normal. A lot depends upon your basic metabolic rate, your height, current weight, your work and you eatery habits. I hope to have given you a fair and satisfying opinion with the amount of the information you have provided. A Little more detailed info would be appreciated. Welcome for further queries. Stay healthy, thanks.