Aggressive Weight loss Vs Slow Weight loss Regimen

Obesity is a serious 21st-century epidemic. It is not surprising today that you can't watch a full session on TV without seeing commercial products advertised to help individuals reduce weight. The internet is flooded with so many articles and ads, all targeting weight loss.
Different people come up with different reasons why they want to lose weight. Most commonly, for the 'looks' (aesthetics), people want to look desirable, to the opposite sex or to avoid stereotyping amongst peers. Other people try to lose weight for health reasons; for some, it's a combination of both reasons and some other secondary & tertiary reasons they might have.
There are a number of factors that affect the effectiveness of a weight loss program:

How much weight has the individual gained when referenced on a Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator. The more the BMI the more difficult it is to reach the target weight.
Genetic components- The role of genetics is very complex but indeed affects how easily some people gain weight and how difficult it would be to lose it.
Diet choices- No matter how much exercise you can put up in the gym, poor dietary control will make weight loss extremely slow or even impossible. A good weight loss program involves dietary modification and exercise.
Consistency with weight loss program- Many people jump into weight loss regimens and quit after about a month. There are many reasons why people quit, tight work schedules, lack of motivation, injuries. All these will reverse the achieved progress.
Stress levels- stress affects hormone activities in the body. Hormones come into play in how the body breaks down and stores food. Once there is a disruption in the hormone activities, this can affect how rapidly weight is lost in spite of exercise.
So how should you lose weight, rapidly or slowly, what are the benefits and disadvantages?
Rapid weight loss
Advantages:
You achieve your target weight quickly
Your confidence is restore
Reflects your level of discipline which in itself is a credit on your part
Disadvantages:
Risk of aggravating injuries due to strenuous exercise routines
Nutrient deficiencies due to extreme dietary control routines
There's the risk for rebound weight gain because aggressive weight-loss regimens are difficult to sustain over a long time.
The motivation is short term hence not sustainable
An injury will affect future effort to work out

Slow Weight Loss:
Advantages:
Nutrient deficiencies are less because it involves cutting down, replacing, and modification of diets not stopping intake entirely.
It is more sustainable as steps followed to achieve a healthy weight develop into a habit.
The risk of injuries is lower.
Overall health benefits are more appreciable
Rebound weight gain is less likely.
Your personal work schedule is less likely to affect workout routines
Disadvantages:
If you are obsessed with losing weight, slow weight loss can be demoralizing.
Takes a longer time to reach the target weight.
Dramatic results are not obtainable.
The aesthetic purpose may be defeated at first.

Whichever approach you choose is up to you depending on your motivation, long-term goal, and short-term goals. Regardless, take our time to choose a weight-loss program that fits your needs and carrying capacity.