The average weight loss that you can expect is about 6kg (approx 1 stone) per month for women and 6-9kg per month for men. Some people find they do better than this, but these are realistic figures.
No. Although there is nothing in the formula that would have an adverse affect in pregnancy, weight gain in pregnancy is quite normal. However to go on a weight reduction diet to limit this weight gain could result in baby not getting adequate nutrition for normal development. If weight gain in pregnancy were excessive (your Doctor would advise you of this) specialist help would be advised.
You should finish your breast feeding first. If you are on ANY weight reduction diet while breast feeding there is a chance that the quantity and quality of your milk could be affected. If you are about to wean or don't mind using a bottle supplement, should this happen, then there is no problem.
After children have gone through their pubertal growth spurt - yes. Younger overweight children however, need a different approach and have one advantage over adults, they are still growing. As a general rule in this case the aim is to keep the weight stable and allow natural growth to result in a better weight for height balance. The is generally done by reducing "junk" food intake and encouraging increased exercise.
No! The Dr. MacLeod's meal replacements form part of a medically supervised program and as such are only available through doctors and hospitals.
No! There can be many health complications as a result of overweight and obesity that need to be monitored by a doctor whilst you are losing weight. Eg. medication levels may need to be altered as your body weight decreases. Therefore the Dr. MacLeod's program can only be obtained through doctors and hospitals.
The diet is very suitable for non-insulin dependent diabetics under medical supervision. Insulin dependent diabetics however, are not suitable for this method of weight reduction and need specialised help.
This is usually the opinion of those who don't have a rapid weight loss plan to offer. While you are keen to make progress and motivated, take advantage of that and lose as much weight as you can. After all, there is nothing more that will motivate you to continue your diet than to see a rapid result for your effort. Remember also whether or not you maintain your lower weight depends on whether you exercise and break old bad eating habits, not on how fast the weight was lost.
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