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What Is a Safe Rate of Weight Loss Each Week?
A safe rate of weight loss is about 1 to 2 pounds (0.5 to 1 kg) a week over the long term, per Mayo Clinic and the CDC. The CDC says a gradual pace is more likely to stay off. The SodaSlim label, a capsule and not a drink, promises no pace, and no study of it exists.
Written by the SodaSlim label deskUpdated · 4 min read
What is a safe weekly rate of weight loss?
About 1 to 2 pounds (0.5 to 1 kg) a week over the long term. Mayo Clinic gives that rate and says it takes roughly 500 to 750 more calories burned a day than eaten (Mayo Clinic, Weight loss: 6 strategies for success).
The CDC agrees that a gradual, steady pace of 1 to 2 pounds a week is more likely to be kept off than quick loss (CDC, Steps for losing weight). Neither page covers supplements.
NIDDK gives no weekly rate. It suggests a first goal of 5% to 10% of starting weight within 6 months (NIDDK, Choosing a safe and successful weight-loss program).
How much is 5% of your body weight?
Five percent is a modest, reachable first goal, and it still counts. The CDC says even modest loss can improve blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar (CDC, Steps for losing weight).
| Starting weight | 5% | 10% |
|---|---|---|
| 160 lb | 8 lb | 16 lb |
| 200 lb | 10 lb | 20 lb |
| 240 lb | 12 lb | 24 lb |
Why are fast weight-loss promises a red flag?
Fast promises are a red flag because they ask for results no safe pace delivers. The FTC lists claims such as 2 or more pounds a week for a month without diet or exercise, and more than 3 pounds a week for over 4 weeks (FTC, Seven red flags for bogus weight-loss claims).
- Loss no matter what or how much you eat.
- Permanent loss after you stop.
- Blocking fat or calorie absorption.
- Loss for all users.
NIDDK adds promises like "Lose 30 pounds in 30 days" and before-and-after photos that seem too good to be true (NIDDK, Choosing a safe and successful weight-loss program).
Our supplements guide applies those flags to supplement ads.
SodaSlim: 30 capsules, 30-day bottle1 capsule a day · 2, 3 or 6 bottles · price and guarantee terms at checkout
See packsDoes the SodaSlim label promise a rate of weight loss?
No. The label prints no pace and no pounds. It carries structure and function phrases ending in an asterisk, such as "Helps Support Healthy Weight Management*", and the FDA has not evaluated them.
It also prints 5 amounts per capsule, summing to 658 mg, with 138 mg of caffeine. No study tested the product, so no weekly figure applies to it. Tap the numbered spots to read the panel.
Tap a number to read that part of the label.
- Serving
Serving size 1 capsule; 30 servings per container.
- Green coffee bean extract
130 mg. Coffea robusta seed, 50% chlorogenic acids (about 65 mg).
- Raspberry ketone
130 mg. No plant part, source or standardization is printed.
- Garcinia extract
130 mg. Garcinia cambogia fruit, 50% HCA (about 65 mg).
- Caffeine anhydrous
138 mg, the largest line. About 34.5% of the FDA's 400 mg a day guide for most healthy adults.
- Green tea extract
130 mg. Camellia sinensis leaf: 98% polyphenols, 75% catechins, 45% EGCG (about 58.5 mg), under 3% caffeine (under 3.9 mg).
- Daily Value
'** Daily Value (DV) not established.' for all five lines.
- Other ingredients
Hypromellose (vegetable capsule). 'Contains Caffeine.'
Ask a doctor first, and keep taking prescribed medicine. See also the results timeline page.
How long does a SodaSlim pack last?
One bottle holds 30 capsules, so 3 bottles last 90 days and 6 bottles last 180. The checkout shows price and guarantee terms.
90-day supply
3 bottles: 90 days
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180-day supply
6 bottles: 180 days
180capsules · price shown at checkout
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Order 6 bottlesA 2-bottle pack is also shown by the brand. Check your medicines with your doctor or pharmacist before you order.
FAQ01
SodaSlim questions people ask
Is a drop of 3 pounds a week safe?
Not as a steady pace. The FTC flags more than 3 pounds a week for over 4 weeks as too good to be true (FTC, Seven red flags for bogus weight-loss claims). Mayo Clinic and the CDC point to 1 to 2 pounds a week. Ask a doctor about any faster plan.
Why does a slow pace last longer?
The CDC says people who lose weight gradually and steadily are more likely to keep it off than those who lose quickly (CDC, Steps for losing weight). Our sources give no further reason, so we offer none.
Can a supplement make weight loss faster?
Our sources do not show it. Reviews of single ingredients show small pooled averages of about 1 kg or less. Promises of loss with no diet or exercise are warning signs (NIDDK, Choosing a safe and successful weight-loss program).
Sources (4)
- FTC Stops Bogus Ads for "Bio Trim" and Other Weight-loss ProductsFederal Trade Commission, 2005
- Weight loss: 6 strategies for successMayo Clinic, 2024
- Steps for Losing WeightCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, 2025
- Choosing a Safe & Successful Weight-loss ProgramNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, 2024
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