yuio wrote:

> Losing weight is healthy no matter HOW you get there. My wife
> religiously reminds me of this.


That is so not true that I have to answer in case there's someone out
there who might be misled.


Losing weight too fast can be a problem. A pound a week is about as
fast as anyone should try for on any sort of diet.


One can lose weight because of a variety of illnesses. Even if you're
overweight, if you're losing and don't know why, see a doctor to
discover the cause.


On a slightly related topic, this has happened more than once: A casual
friend meets a casual friend after a long absence and compliments
him/her on looking so great and being so trim. The newly thin person
then informs the other that the weight loss is due to the ravaging
effects of cancer. Folks, be careful with you compliments; you could be
putting your foot in your mouth.


--Lia