A gradual weight loss of 1-2 lbs per week allows for better management of calorie deficits.

“rather than trying to lose you know six lb in two weeks why don't I go with you know like one to two lbs at most and actually milk what I can out of that little tiny calorie increment before I decide okay do I need to then add some more cardio to my regimen or do I want to decrease food by another 100 calories or do I want to add you know metabolic enhancing pharmacology you can actually make the call at that point because you've exhausted the actual increment and you know you're not unnecessarily depressing hormone production and also putting yourself into a hole of what is essentially a malnourished State”