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WHEN anyone sets off on a quest to lose weight, the first thing they usually want to know is the amount of weight they can lose in a week.

And, of course, everyone wants that to be a big number.

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However, it's important that people know what is really possible in just seven days when it comes to blitzing body fat - before setting unrealistic weight loss goals.

The number of pounds you can shed differs from person to person because of different factors including your gender, how active you are and your starting weight.

The NHS recommends using a BMI calculator to work out how much weight you need to lose in the first place before trying to lose weight.

Then, the amount you drop over the course of just one week has to do with how many more calories you burn than you take in.

According to experts, a pound of fat is accumulated when you eat 3,500 calories more than you burn.

So, if you eat 3,500 calories a week less than you burnall else being equalyoull lose around a pound. If you manage a deficit of 7,000 calories, youll lose two.

The NHS says that one to two pounds in a week is a safe amount to lose if youre doing it gradually and steadily.

And they warn that losing weight any faster than this can increase the risk of health problems, including malnutrition and gallstones - and it can make you feel tired and unwell.

Similarly, Slimming World encourages members lose an average of one to two pounds a week, adding: "this is a realistic and achievable goal for most people".

They say: "Being too restrictive and losing more than one to two pounds a week on a long-term basis can result in losing excess muscle tissue as well as body fat, and will increase the likelihood of you regaining your lost weight."

Despite this, weight management expert Lauren Slayon says some people can lose more than a couple of pounds in one week but this is mainly down to the loss of body water.

NHS weight loss tips

The NHS has shared five simple actions that will start your journey towards a healthy weight:

And Lauren points out that those who lose more than a couple of pounds a week are more likely to put itback on again.

She told Prevention: "People who try to lose weight in a week or a month are going to gain it back."

She also warns that it's important not to crash diet - as this can result in losing excess muscle tissue as well as body fat.

"Were not into double workouts, laxatives, counting and aggressively skipping calories, skipping meals or anything that leaves you feeling poorly," Lauren says.

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If you really want to look thinner in a week she recommends eating de-bloating foods including avocado, asparagus, dandelion tea, lemons and parsley.

She claims these foods will make you feel a little less puffy.

But in general, if you're doing it safely, you shouldn't be losing more than a couple of pounds a week on your weight loss journey.

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