Why Do Weight-Loss Programs Fail?

摘要

Around this time of year, many patients decide to pursue a weight-loss program. If you have a program in place in your practice or have patients who are participating in other weight-loss programs, you will notice that in the majority of cases, initial weight loss is rapid and motivation is high. Some patients may even reach their weight-loss goals. However, over time, there is often gradual weight regain to previous levels or even higher. In fact, evidence suggests there is a greater than 80 percent recidivism rate to pre-weight-loss levels after otherwise successful weight reduction.