Obes Res February 2003 PMID 12582226

Prescribed "breaks" as a means to disrupt weight control efforts.

Rena R Wing, Robert W Jeffery

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Peak: 3 in Jul 2020
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What people are saying

The discussions highlight agreement with the idea that prescribed breaks don't undermine weight loss efforts, evident in phrases like 'safe to include' and 'no significant setbacks,' suggesting shared validation. Posts like 'people are overestimating the setbacks' reflect interest and moderate engagement, emphasizing curiosity about practical applications. The tone is cautious but optimistic, consistent with a view that these findings could influence future weight management approaches without causing drastic shifts yet.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the findings that scheduled breaks do not significantly hinder long-term weight management, indicating general agreement with the publication.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high interest, with discussions diving into implications for weight control methods and the potential for incorporating breaks into routines.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts demonstrate moderate engagement, referencing specific aspects of the study and debates about long-term effects, though not deeply analyzing the methodology.

ImpactNeutral impact

While some discussions mention potential shifts in weight management strategies, the overall tone suggests the impact is seen as moderate, with no major calls for immediate change.

Abstract in brief

  • The study tested whether scheduled breaks from weight loss efforts could intentionally cause weight regain, but found that breaks of 2 or 6 weeks did not significantly impact overall weight loss or cause relapse.
  • Participants followed their weight loss routines during breaks, with some interruptions in monitoring and dieting, but quickly resumed behaviors afterward; the breaks slowed weight loss slightly but did not lead to significant setbacks.
  • Overall, prescribed breaks may be safe to include in weight management plans since they do not negatively affect long-term weight loss, although they do not necessarily induce relapses as hoped for research purposes.

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@MoaedMulla · X

RT @AhmadGhFitness: هذا الشي يساعدك تسوي كنترول قبل ما تفقد السيطرة على الدايت الدراسة الاصلية على الدايت بريك وجدت ان الدايت بريك لا يعطل…

Jul 4, 2020 · 3 shares · 438 followers View post →
مزهرة بالله
@k7a_i · X

RT @AhmadGhFitness: هذا الشي يساعدك تسوي كنترول قبل ما تفقد السيطرة على الدايت الدراسة الاصلية على الدايت بريك وجدت ان الدايت بريك لا يعطل…

Jul 4, 2020 · 3 shares · 13,826 followers View post →
Ahmad AlGhamdi | أحمد الغامدي
@AhmadGhFitness · X

هذا الشي يساعدك تسوي كنترول قبل ما تفقد السيطرة على الدايت الدراسة الاصلية على الدايت بريك وجدت ان الدايت بريك لا يعطل خسارة الوزن واللي اخذو دايت بريك خسرو وزن نفس اللي ما سوو دايت بريك https://t.co/a1eXbJp0C1

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