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These changes may help explain why dieting affects not only body size, but also food cravings, self control, and the drive to eat.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

"The idea that 'yo-yo dieting ruins your metabolism' is not supported by robust evidence," they say.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

The loss of lean tissue is similar to weight loss from dieting, but the magnitude over a short period can lead to frailty, instability and lack of coordination, doctors and researchers say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

The researchers looked at 37 studies with over 9,000 patients to compare the blockbuster weight-loss jabs with conventional dieting or other pills.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

I like to think she would have lost the weight she always wanted to lose without dieting.

From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky