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Obesity (Silver Spring) February 2016 PMID 26813524

The effect of rate of weight loss on long-term weight regain in adults with overweight and obesity.

Roel G Vink, Nadia J T Roumans, Laura A J Arkenbosch, Edwin C M Mariman, Marleen A van Baak

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The discussions reflect a balanced view of the article, with some posts citing specific findings like 'rate of weight loss did not affect weight regain,' while others critique common misconceptions about rapid weight loss leading to inevitable weight regain. The tone varies from critical analysis to advice on maintaining muscle, demonstrating both an understanding of scientific concepts and practical concerns.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that the rate of weight loss does not significantly affect long-term weight regain, aligning with the study's findings.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate curiosity, referencing the importance of muscle preservation and skepticism about quick weight loss myths.

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Participants critically evaluate methods and implications, sharing opinions on muscle loss and dieting strategies, indicating deeper engagement.

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The discussions are influencing perceptions about dieting practices, suggesting they could shape how people think about weight loss effectiveness.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compared the effects of slow (12 weeks) and rapid (5 weeks) weight loss methods, both resulting in similar total weight loss, and found no significant difference in long-term weight regain between the two groups.
  • Although rapid weight loss led to more fat-free mass loss immediately after the dietary interventions, this difference was not sustained and was not linked to greater weight regain over time.
  • The amount of fat-free mass lost during dieting was associated with weight regain during follow-up, suggesting that preserving muscle mass might be important for maintaining weight loss regardless of the rate of initial weight loss.]
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Kevin Hall
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@MichelleCardel @MandyWilligRD @NutritionNerd @KCKlatt @AmyMGoss @HolscherLab @jalvar2 @kp_gorman @EmilyDhurandhar See these for a start: https://t.co/nw7dRoqANU https://t.co/QSHhhX0E9s

May 21, 2021 · 13 likes · 1 share · 38,519 followers View post →
Daniel
@Hayakawa_D_ · X

Y cuál sería el problema? Crees que el efecto rebote no existe? Te dejo links a papers. O criticas porque piensas que está mal empleado el término, pues perdón por no hablar con tecnicismos científicos como en un hilo de twt xd https://t.co/m6cjNblXeo https://t.co/PzqHQOiye3 https://t.co/5AKVYPeFsY

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@BODYMAKE_KENTEI · X

初めての除脂肪3 除脂肪中に気をつけたいことはやはり、骨格筋量の維持！

May 30, 2023 · 8 likes · 1,025 followers View post →
Kirsty Woods
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Lose weight fast or slow, the key is maintaining muscle and metabolic health.... https://t.co/d3cpLAtwd4

Nov 21, 2022 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 2,050 followers View post →
Rajeev Jayadevan
@RajeevJayadevan · X

Rapid weight loss by “near-starving” (drastic dietary calorie reduction) is caused partly by muscle loss. This is not ideal, because we need muscle to be physically/metabolically active, and remain in shape. Our aim is to lose fat, not muscle. 1/2 https://t.co/Tcpg7WjgVM https://t.co/l5NgokXGUh

Feb 4, 2023 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 11,432 followers View post →
Andy Grannell
@Grannell_ · X

@LuaWilkinson "The present study showed that, with similar total weight loss, rate of weight loss did not affect weight regain. However, %FFML after DI was associated with weight regain." https://t.co/sn3b2jvykv

Nov 7, 2022 · 3 likes · 988 followers View post →

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Vink RG, Roumans NJ, et al. “The effect of rate of weight loss on long-term weight regain in adults with overweight and obesity“. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2016 Feb;24(2):321-7. - https://t.co/dOq8lcUVfi

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tokatti
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ゆっくりダイエットしようが一気に体重を落とそうがリバウンドの度合いはなんにも変わらない 但し一気に体重を落とすことの弊害もあり筋肉の減り方は非常に大きい ゆっくり体重を減らした場合：筋肉が7％減 すばやく体重を減らした場合；筋肉が17.5％減 https://t.co/H3qmp7l5Im #自分用メモ

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Daniel
@Hayakawa_D_ · X

Y cuál sería el problema? Crees que el efecto rebote no existe? Te dejo links a papers. O criticas porque piensas que está mal empleado el término, pues perdón por no hablar con tecnicismos científicos como en un hilo de twt xd https://t.co/m6cjNblXeo https://t.co/PzqHQOiye3 https://t.co/5AKVYPeFsY

May 3, 2024 · 10 likes · 1,107 followers View post →
Fitness.sin.filtros
@Ernessttoo · X

Las personas que bajaron de peso de forma gradual o de forma rápida recuperaron el peso por igual. [Más participantes interrumpieron el programa de pérdida gradual] https://t.co/fagUcVCuQK Todavía existe la creencia que si bajas de peso rápido lo recuperas más rápidamente❌️ https://t.co/jtTq4PODJo

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【公式】プロパーソナルトレーナーBODYMAKE検定
@BODYMAKE_KENTEI · X

初めての除脂肪3 除脂肪中に気をつけたいことはやはり、骨格筋量の維持！

May 30, 2023 · 8 likes · 1,025 followers View post →
Rinzu Susan
@LadyLazarus2105 · X

RT @RajeevJayadevan: Rapid weight loss by “near-starving” (drastic dietary calorie reduction) is caused partly by muscle loss. This is no…

Feb 4, 2023 · 2 shares · 1,762 followers View post →
Harsha H Hanumegowda ™
@Harsha_Reports · X

RT @RajeevJayadevan: Rapid weight loss by “near-starving” (drastic dietary calorie reduction) is caused partly by muscle loss. This is no…

Feb 4, 2023 · 2 shares · 651 followers View post →
Rajeev Jayadevan
@RajeevJayadevan · X

Rapid weight loss by “near-starving” (drastic dietary calorie reduction) is caused partly by muscle loss. This is not ideal, because we need muscle to be physically/metabolically active, and remain in shape. Our aim is to lose fat, not muscle. 1/2 https://t.co/Tcpg7WjgVM https://t.co/l5NgokXGUh

Feb 4, 2023 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 11,432 followers View post →
Hung Nguyen-Ngoc
@hungnguyenngok · X

RT @LowCarbEP: Lose weight fast or slow, the key is maintaining muscle and metabolic health.... https://t.co/d3cpLAtwd4

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MacroFour
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RT @LowCarbEP: Lose weight fast or slow, the key is maintaining muscle and metabolic health.... https://t.co/d3cpLAtwd4

Nov 21, 2022 · 2 shares · 6,060 followers View post →
Kirsty Woods
@MetabolicEP · X

Lose weight fast or slow, the key is maintaining muscle and metabolic health.... https://t.co/d3cpLAtwd4

Nov 21, 2022 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 2,050 followers View post →
Andy Grannell
@Grannell_ · X

@LuaWilkinson "The present study showed that, with similar total weight loss, rate of weight loss did not affect weight regain. However, %FFML after DI was associated with weight regain." https://t.co/sn3b2jvykv

Nov 7, 2022 · 3 likes · 988 followers View post →
Salah AlShammari
@sallah_h · X

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Beverly G. Tchang, MD
@BevTchangMD · X

@MichaelAlbertMD This is much smaller but suggested loss of fat free mass predicted weight regain, also regardless of rate of weight loss: https://t.co/Pgv4FleRNg

Jul 24, 2022 · 1 like · 6,148 followers View post →
Steinboeckli
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RT @KevinH_PhD: @MichelleCardel @MandyWilligRD @NutritionNerd @KCKlatt @AmyMGoss @HolscherLab @jalvar2 @kp_gorman @EmilyDhurandhar See thes…

Jun 1, 2022 · 1 share · 31 followers View post →
Clement Haeck PhD, PharmD, MS
@ClemHaeck · X

RT @FIPYPG: Weight loss should follow as you transition to whole nutritious foods which are naturally more filling while containing fewer c…

Dec 1, 2021 · 1 share · 1,824 followers View post →
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Dec 1, 2021 · 1 share · 4,278 followers View post →
Kevin Hall
@KevinH_PhD · X

@MichelleCardel @MandyWilligRD @NutritionNerd @KCKlatt @AmyMGoss @HolscherLab @jalvar2 @kp_gorman @EmilyDhurandhar See these for a start: https://t.co/nw7dRoqANU https://t.co/QSHhhX0E9s

May 21, 2021 · 13 likes · 1 share · 38,519 followers View post →
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@BaylesTrinton · X

https://t.co/bP6NjLPghM alright this might be sus but here are some ways of loosing weight https://t.co/JHl1WyLdp5 https://t.co/MB07msXRrC

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