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Recurrent weight loss attempts are a negative predictor of success in weight loss interventions and may negatively impact self-concept and body image.

Frequent, unsuccessful weight loss attempts can actually predict lower success in future interventions and harm your self-concept. Instead of focusing on the number of attempts, focus on the quality and sustainability of your strategies. If you have made multiple attempts, recognize that this pattern is a known barrier to success, not a personal flaw.

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there is also consistent evidence that amongst obese adults the number of weight loss attempts is a negative predictor of success in weight loss interventions (5). Recurrent weight control efforts may negatively impact on self-concept, body image, pessimistic attributions and feelings of helplessness, all of which could predispose individuals to failure (6,7).
Inês Santos et al. · Obesity Reviews · 2016

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Cites consistent evidence from referenced studies (5, 6, 7).

Source

Prevalence of personal weight control attempts in adults: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Inês Santos et al. · Obesity Reviews · 2016

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