How to Safely Lose 2 Pounds a Week, One of the Most Common New Year's Resolutions

As the calendar turns, many people start thinking less about reinvention and more about momentum. A new year is a clean slate, a chance to reset habits and recommit to goals that may have slipped during the chaos of the holidays. As a personal trainer, one of the most common questions that comes up at this time of year is simple and specific: How do I lose two pounds a week?

Unlike crash diets or extreme detox plans, this rate of weight loss is widely considered sustainable when approached correctly.