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Initial weight loss achieved through commercial or standard care interventions is poorly maintained during a subsequent year of no intervention, with significant weight regain occurring in both groups.

If you lose weight through a program, expect to regain some of it once the program ends unless you have a specific maintenance plan. The study shows that even successful weight loss is often not sustained after 12 months without ongoing support. Focus on developing long-term maintenance skills rather than just relying on the initial weight loss phase.

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Initial weight loss was poorly maintained during the no-intervention follow-up, but both groups did have lower weight over the 24 months.
Christina Holzapfel et al. · International Journal of Obesity · 2013

Why this rating

Randomized controlled trial with 772 participants across three countries, though high attrition (74%) complicates interpretation.

Source

The challenge of a 2-year follow-up after intervention for weight loss in primary care

Christina Holzapfel et al. · International Journal of Obesity · 2013

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