TheOldOne answered Wednesday March 15 2006, 10:03 pm: It depends on how much fat you have to start with. If you only have a little, you might not have much trouble losing 1% (although a week is pushing it for ANY physical change). But the amount would be so small that you couldn't possibly notice it.
If you have a higher amount (and percentage) of body fat, it would certainly take longer and be harder.
Plus there are other factors involved: your personal metabolism, your gender (boys generally lose weight more easily than girls), and what you're doing to lose weight.
The short answer, though, is that basically it isn't possible to lose 1% of your body fat that quickly. One week isn't enough time to make any real change in your body.
It is possible to lose water weight in that time, of course, but that isn't permanent or meaningful. And if you overdo it, it can be harmful. [ TheOldOne's advice column | Ask TheOldOne A Question ]
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