Question

Wilson's 20-year high school reunion is six months away. He wants to look and feel good when he plays golf with his old classmates. On his doctor's advice, Wilson plans to follow the National Institutes of Health guidelines for healthy weight loss over six months. He currently weighs 230 pounds. If Wilson sticks with the NIH recommendations, how much will he weigh at his reunion?

Answer 1

182-206 pounds

The National Institute of Health advises steady weight-loss goals.The most successful programs include 14 sessions or more of behavioral treatment over 6 months. Though weight may be lost faster at the start of the program, the healthy weight loss is about 1 to 2 pounds per week. That means that in 6 months, the weight lost can range from 24-48 pounds.