Diet Programs

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"Geissler et al. found that previously obese women who had maintained their target weights for an average of 2.5 years had a metabolic rate about 15% less and ate significantly less (1298 vs 1945 calories) than lean controls. Liebel and Hirsch have reported that the reduced metabolic requirements endure in obese patients who have maintained a reduced body weight for 4-6 years. Thus, successful weight loss and maintenance is not accomplished by "normalizing eating patterns" as has been implied in many treatment programs but rather by sustained caloric restriction.

All diets fall into a few categories but the bottom line is some kind of limiting food intake.