How much weight can a person safely lose

[jimdana1942]

I've gone from 233 to 178. The first 25 was okay but after that I'm worried. I can't seem to gain any weight. How many calories do I need to eat to gain some weight? I haven't weighed this since high school, 54 years ago.

 

[1911Dave]

Were you trying to lose it?

 

[jimdana1942]

The first 25 but not any more.

 

[1911Dave]

I would talk to your doctor and get him to run a blood test if you keep losing that kind of weight without being able to gain it back

 

[JBP55]

I would like to lose that much weight but my body can not tolerate much activity.

 

[killerkarl]

If you are losing weight without actively trying to lose it you need to see a doctor asap.

 

[JadeRaven]

You'll gain weight.

Just eat lots of fat, protein. If those don't work add sugar, alcohol.

If you eat a big breakfast you're halfway (or all the way) there to gaining weight. If you're unsure of portions, get the McDonald's big breakfast combo (with pancakes, sausage, eggs, hashbrown) with a non-diet drink (easily 1,500 calories). Add in a double cheeseburger and fries for lunch (>1k cals) and a caniac chicken finger combo from Cane's for dinner (possibly 2k calories, but unknown) and you should be well on your way to maintaining obesity.

Old folks aren't typically very big though. It might take some work. NO EXCUSES, and don't cheap out either.

 

[Hitman]

At this point, just maintain a healthy diet.
If you're in your target zone per height/weight/age,
there's no issue.

The thing about being healthy is that you should never get on a scale.
If you're in your target zone for healthy weight, just eat right and exercise

Who cares what the scale says.

 

[JHenley17]

If you are losing weight without actively trying to lose it you need to see a doctor asap.

This. Unexpected weight loss could indicate a number of problems.

 

[jimdana1942]

I would talk to your doctor and get him to run a blood test if you keep losing that kind of weight without being able to gain it back

Had blood amd urine tests run 2 weeks ago. Was okay. ??

 

[olivs260]

How long did it take for you to lose that amount of weight, and is there any particular reason you want to put it back on? Depending on your height/age/level of activity, that may be a healthy weight to be at.

 

[1911Dave]

Had blood amd urine tests run 2 weeks ago. Was okay. ??

Thats good. Do you mention to your doctor that you were losing weight this much without trying?

 

[rtr_rtr]

Had blood amd urine tests run 2 weeks ago. Was okay. ??

You should revisit and specifically bring up the unintended weight loss with your doctor, if that's not something that was addressed in your last visit

 

[AustinBR]

How tall are you?

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[jimdana1942]

How tall are you?

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6'2"

 

[jimdana1942]

My pulse rate was 40 this morning at the hospital. They made me appt. to see a cardiologist for monday.
Is 40 too low?

 

[JHenley17]

When I played soccer in high school, I got mine down to around 60. I'm out of shape now and it sits around 90. Some better distance runners that I were in the low 50s. I think at his prime, Lance Armstrong was in the 40s or something. Unless you're a marathon runner or cyclist, probably.

 

[sportsbud]

My pulse rate was 40 this morning at the hospital. They made me appt. to see a cardiologist for monday.
Is 40 too low?

Damn 40? I'm 6"1 and 200 and I'm pretty skinny so I can only imagine. ..

 

[JBE]

My pulse rate was 40 this morning at the hospital. They made me appt. to see a cardiologist for monday.
Is 40 too low?

40 is a bit below the norm.


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[1911Dave]

My pulse rate was 40 this morning at the hospital. They made me appt. to see a cardiologist for monday.
Is 40 too low?

Yes definitely low. Low is normally below 60. 40 is on the very low side.