Perspect Psychol Sci September 2017 PMID 28657838

Reducing Calorie Intake May Not Help You Lose Body Weight.

David Benton, Hayley A Young

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What people are saying

The overall tone reveals a strong interest in scientific explanations, such as mentions of the

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the article's claim that calorie reduction isn't a straightforward path to weight loss.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show a high level of curiosity and engagement with the topic, referencing biological mechanisms and diet strategies.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts exhibit thoughtful comments, including references to scientific studies and debate about dieting approaches, indicating active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions seem to influence perspectives on dieting, emphasizing the importance of understanding body responses and energy regulation, which could alter common weight-loss beliefs.

Abstract in brief

  • Reducing calorie intake alone may not effectively lead to weight loss because the body's mechanisms, such as lowering metabolic rate and increasing appetite, work to counteract calorie reduction and maintain weight.
  • These biological responses can cause individuals to regain lost weight over time, even if they continue dieting, as hormonal changes stimulate increased hunger.
  • Therefore, understanding and targeting the body's energy regulation systems are crucial for sustainable weight loss, rather than relying solely on decreasing calorie intake.

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م. محمود سعد
@Eng_mahmoudSad · X

@Mans0our @bakhsh_reda مصدر يثبت أن تقليل تناول السعرات الحرارية قد لا يساعدك على خسارة الوزن، وكيفيه تفاعل الجسم مع تغيرات محتوى السعرات الحرارية في الوجبات، قراءة ممتعه

Nov 13, 2024 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 1,008 followers View post →
con H de heterótrofo
@NutriRebel · X

Q sepáis, este paper q compartió hace unos días @Jappy_octopus y q habéis vitoreado y compartido con alegría, no dice nada raro. Ni niega el balance energético, ni siquiera cuestiona las calorías. Reducing Calorie Intake May Not Help You Lose Body Weight https://t.co/pw6vd1KAIv

Oct 18, 2019 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 5,945 followers View post →
Joe Holder
@JoeHolder_ · X

good article for whatever it’s worth “Reducing Calorie Intake May Not Help You Lose Body Weight” https://t.co/1Ckuqno3Ze

Jan 1, 2025 · 3 likes · 14,320 followers View post →
Emilio Martínez
@egmartinez951 · X

@lamamadetoretto https://t.co/erwBSvAOBe

Apr 12, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,412 followers View post →
901
@901whodat · X

@B_Mac1245 @WarriorsGiveTop https://t.co/iQ9DN3A3ky https://t.co/FmdzaRs0YG Have 2. Now that’s enough. Bye.

Jan 28, 2023 · 1 like · 6,815 followers View post →
HighSatiety Diet
@HighSatietydiet · X

"Rather than simply reducing calories, understanding the influence of the food consumed on #satiety, satiation, and energy compensation may be advantageous......A first step will be to get beyond simply trying to reduce caloric intake" A worthwhile read! https://t.co/JIkM2npcJc

Dec 2, 2023 · 1 like · 1,279 followers View post →

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HighSatiety Diet
@HighSatietydiet · X

A dietary strategy that manages/controls hunger moderates energy intake. A strategy that indiscriminately restricts energy intake doesn't diminish hunger. In fact, it often sends it haywire. Funny that! This excellent paper by David Benton explains why. https://t.co/RQp5nqzBBl

May 26, 2025 · 1 like · 1,279 followers View post →
Vadim Vorobyov
@vadim15_vadim · X

@bulwiyf907 @Both_Sides_Suck @vitalizing_ @PicturesFoIder doi: 10.1177/1745691617690878 doi: 10.33549/physiolres.935361 Thats the problem, you cannot change the output much, your body dont let you. (the studies presented are about Summermatt cycle). So thefore you need to work with input.

Apr 28, 2025 · 40 followers View post →
Joe Holder
@JoeHolder_ · X

good article for whatever it’s worth “Reducing Calorie Intake May Not Help You Lose Body Weight” https://t.co/1Ckuqno3Ze

Jan 1, 2025 · 3 likes · 14,320 followers View post →
Anne
@annelovesfilm · X

Reducing Calorie Intake May Not Help You Lose Body Weight - PMC https://t.co/IYZPkkzNVd

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م. محمود سعد
@Eng_mahmoudSad · X

RT @Eng_mahmoudSad: @Mans0our @bakhsh_reda مصدر يثبت أن تقليل تناول السعرات الحرارية قد لا يساعدك على خسارة الوزن، وكيفيه تفاعل الجسم مع ت…

Nov 13, 2024 · 3 shares · 1,008 followers View post →
د.رضا بخش dr.bakhsh
@bakhsh_reda · X

RT @Eng_mahmoudSad: @Mans0our @bakhsh_reda مصدر يثبت أن تقليل تناول السعرات الحرارية قد لا يساعدك على خسارة الوزن، وكيفيه تفاعل الجسم مع ت…

Nov 13, 2024 · 3 shares · 116,671 followers View post →
م. محمود سعد
@Eng_mahmoudSad · X

@Mans0our @bakhsh_reda مصدر يثبت أن تقليل تناول السعرات الحرارية قد لا يساعدك على خسارة الوزن، وكيفيه تفاعل الجسم مع تغيرات محتوى السعرات الحرارية في الوجبات، قراءة ممتعه

Nov 13, 2024 · 12 likes · 3 shares · 1,008 followers View post →
Robert Armour
@RobertArmour10 · X

Albert should be Elon Musk’s role model instead of Trump. https://t.co/BuY8kQXwi0

Oct 15, 2024 · 1,065 followers View post →
TacticalFWN
@TacticalFWN · X

Reducing Calorie Intake May Not Help You Lose Body Weight https://t.co/pasvYA7326

Sep 16, 2024 · 26,715 followers View post →
Heather Teixido
@teixido_heather · X

@MattWalshBlog https://t.co/hJcRf1i0d0

May 31, 2024 · 1 like · 926 followers View post →
HighSatiety Diet
@HighSatietydiet · X

"Rather than simply reducing calories, understanding the influence of the food consumed on #satiety, satiation, and energy compensation may be advantageous......A first step will be to get beyond simply trying to reduce caloric intake" A worthwhile read! https://t.co/JIkM2npcJc

Dec 2, 2023 · 1 like · 1,279 followers View post →
HighSatiety Diet
@HighSatietydiet · X

"Rather than simply reducing calories, understanding the influence of the food consumed on #satiety, satiation, and energy compensation may be advantageous......A first step will be to get beyond simply trying to reduce caloric intake. A worthwhile read! https://t.co/JIkM2npcJc

Dec 2, 2023 · 1,279 followers View post →
Emily
@ecduga · X

@Dbl_R_Diner Dude, you have access to Google too. Here's the last article I'll find for you. The point, which you seem to have missed, is that if I start a rigorous diet while maintaining my energy output, all the other factors could mean I don't lose an ounce. https://t.co/ZP2uZVkn0H

Jul 23, 2023 · 176 followers View post →
901
@901whodat · X

@B_Mac1245 @WarriorsGiveTop https://t.co/iQ9DN3A3ky https://t.co/FmdzaRs0YG Have 2. Now that’s enough. Bye.

Jan 28, 2023 · 1 like · 6,815 followers View post →
La mamá de Toretto y Sienna
@lamamadetoretto · X

RT @egmartinez951: @lamamadetoretto https://t.co/erwBSvAOBe

Apr 12, 2022 · 1 share · 2,223 followers View post →
Emilio Martínez
@egmartinez951 · X

@lamamadetoretto https://t.co/erwBSvAOBe

Apr 12, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,412 followers View post →
Rachel
@OpenMindMH · X

RT @daypatience_: @JamesFromLeeds @OpenMindMH @adamfare1996 @SkyNews Here's another on the short term effect of calorie counting and what t…

May 25, 2021 · 1 share · 5,597 followers View post →
Katya
@daypatience_ · X

@JamesFromLeeds @OpenMindMH @adamfare1996 @SkyNews Here's another on the short term effect of calorie counting and what that means for people - https://t.co/d1XYz2bmBH Fits in with how most diets fail (which makes people feel really bad, keeps them in a vicious cycle of lose/gain/guilt). Your weight loss success is not the norm

May 25, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 565 followers View post →
Octópodo
@Jappy_octopus · X

RT @NutriRebel: Q sepáis, este paper q compartió hace unos días @Jappy_octopus y q habéis vitoreado y compartido con alegría, no dice nada…

Oct 18, 2019 · 2 shares · 1,754 followers View post →
con H de heterótrofo
@NutriRebel · X

Q sepáis, este paper q compartió hace unos días @Jappy_octopus y q habéis vitoreado y compartido con alegría, no dice nada raro. Ni niega el balance energético, ni siquiera cuestiona las calorías. Reducing Calorie Intake May Not Help You Lose Body Weight https://t.co/pw6vd1KAIv

Oct 18, 2019 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 5,945 followers View post →
Gustavo Domeniconi
@gdomeni · X

Reducing Calorie Intake May Not Help You Lose Body Weight https://t.co/IAEV701OD4

Oct 16, 2019 · 934 followers View post →
healthyanddiet
@healthyanddiet1 · X

Reducing Calorie Intake May Not Help You Lose Body Weight https://t.co/Xu4je9ZhZl

Oct 16, 2019 · 95 followers View post →
HIWOT ATNAFU
@HAtnafu · X

Reducing Calorie Intake May Not Help You Lose Body Weight https://t.co/XsSGSacznh

Mar 31, 2019 · 68 followers View post →