What happens to people's weight after a diet program ends?
One year follow-up of overweight and obese hypertensive adults following intensive lifestyle therapy.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Almost all participants in the intensive lifestyle group (95%) regained weight, despite their program success.
Most assume that structured, intensive programs create lasting habits — this shows they may not.
Practical Takeaways
Focus on building small, sustainable habits after a weight loss program, not just during it.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Almost all participants in the intensive lifestyle group (95%) regained weight, despite their program success.
Most assume that structured, intensive programs create lasting habits — this shows they may not.
Practical Takeaways
Focus on building small, sustainable habits after a weight loss program, not just during it.
Publication
Journal
Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association
Year
2006
Authors
M. Jehn, M. Patt, L. Appel, E. Miller
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Claims (4)
Everyone can lose fat, get stronger, and build muscle with the right diet and exercise — how much they gain might differ, but the ability is there for all of us.
After a weight loss program, more people who got intense lifestyle help kept their weight down a year later compared to those just being monitored, but the difference wasn’t big enough to be sure it wasn’t just by chance.
A year after finishing a weight loss program, people with high blood pressure who tried a strict lifestyle plan ate about the same amount of fruits, veggies, fiber, and fat as those who just got regular check-ins.
Most people who lost weight through an intense program and had high blood pressure ended up gaining it back within a year—especially compared to those who just got regular check-ins.