You’ve lost and regained the same weight before — something about the approach was unsustainable. Research by Fothergill on Biggest Loser contestants found metabolic adaptation persists years later, requiring fewer calories just to maintain. Was it too restrictive? Did it rely on willpower alone? Was it temporary? This time must be different: sustainability from day one.
This companion covers why yo-yo happens, what usually goes wrong, and what would actually be different this attempt. (4 min read)
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