Does higher resting energy expenditure predict greater weight regain after weight loss in obese adults?

Resting Energy & Weight Regain1 min readUpdated June 4, 2026

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We analyzed the available evidence and found that among adults with obesity, those who burn more calories at rest before losing weight tend to regain more weight afterward. Specifically, each extra 100 calories burned per day at rest was linked to about 0.3 kilograms of weight regain per month over...

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Reduced metabolic efficiency in sedentary eucaloric conditions predicts greater weight regain in adults with obesity following sustained weight loss

DOI: 10.1038/s41366-021-00748-y

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