dieting

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Repeated weight loss followed by weight regain, often called "yo-yo dieting" or weight cycling, has long been viewed as unhealthy and potentially even worse than staying overweight.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

The loss of lean tissue is similar to weight loss from dieting, but the magnitude over a short period can lead to frailty, instability and lack of coordination, doctors and researchers say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Many weight loss programs encourage people to walk more each day, but researchers say there has been limited evidence showing whether increasing daily steps actually helps people lose weight while dieting.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Slimmers who come off weight-loss injections such as Mounjaro or Wegovy can regain their lost pounds four times faster than those who stop conventional dieting and exercising, new research suggests.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

I like to think she would have lost the weight she always wanted to lose without dieting.

From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky