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by Too Much Time On My Hands on October 10th, 2004
No.
Even removing the word "safely," I'm not sure if it's even physically possible. I'm no weight loss expert, but I've read my fair share of women's magazines, and whenever you see quotes from a doctor (as opposed to a ridiculous fad diet), they seem to agree that a few pounds a week is best. Making for about 10 pounds a month, maybe 15 if you're really on a roll. That's for people who really want to do it the healthy way, make sure it's fat they're burning, and keep the weight off. "The healthy way" should be a combination of diet and exercise, and since muscle weighs more than fat, people who do it this way often prefer to measure inches lost instead of pounds lost. It is physically possible to lose weight at a faster rate (although your scenario still sounds extreme to me). But, when you lose weight too quickly it tends to be "water weight" that goes. The pounds don't stay off, you're not losing fat, and it's generally not healthy. In fact, your body's metabolism will go into "starvation mode," which will work directly against your attempts to lose weight. Too many dieters looking for a quick fix are thrilled to see results and then disappointed to see the weight come back so quickly.
The only scenario I know of where people lose weight at a much higher rate than normal is bariatric surgery (aka weight-loss surgery, stomach stapling, etc.). But this is only an option for people who are several hundreds of pounds overweight and really experiencing major health problems as a result. The jury's still out on whether it's "safe" or not, and I'm not qualified to answer either way. That's one you'll have to take up with a doctor.
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