He considered it, but at his size it would have been kinda unhealthy to shed that many pounds in a short period of time:
> “I was trying to figure how I could drop 80 pounds in six months, which, I mean, it’s possible, but it’s not the most healthy thing in the world to do,” Hippchen said.
Just over a lb a week is totally healthy. 2lbs a week and he’s fine.
But understand if that’s his choice!
To drop 80lbs in 6 months would need 3lbs drop per week, but with a BMI of 46 this guy really needs to be losing weight regardless of any potential trips to space!
but at his size it is unhealthy to NOT shed that many pounds