How People “Lose” 5.5 kg (12 lbs) in 3 Days — And Why It’s Dangerous

🔍 Where Does the Weight Go? (Spoiler: Not Fat)

To lose 1 kg (2.2 lbs) of body fat, you need to burn about 7,700 calories.

So to lose 5.5 kg in 3 days, you’d need to burn over 42,000 calories — more than 14,000 per day.

👉 The average adult burns only 1,800–2,500 calories daily.

✅ So where does the number on the scale go?

The Real Answer: Water, Glycogen, and Waste
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