Adherence
A high frequency of previous dieting is a strong predictor of significant weight regain after a weight-loss intervention.
If you have a history of frequent dieting, you are at higher risk for regaining weight after a diet. This is not your fault, but it is a known risk factor. To succeed, you need a structured maintenance plan that addresses the behavioral patterns of previous diets, rather than just relying on willpower.
Frequent dieters showed significantly more weight regain than less frequent dieters (8.8± 1.0 kg vs. 5.1 ±0.8 kg, p<0.01).
Why this rating
Observational analysis of pooled data from two controlled trials; strong statistical significance (p<0.01) but not a randomized controlled trial of the predictor itself.
Source
Predictors of Weight Maintenance
Wilrike J. Pasman et al. · Obesity Research · 1999
DOI 10.1002/j.1550-8528.1999.tb00389.x
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