Boost weight loss by taking 2-week dieting breaks, says study
Boost weight loss by taking 2-week dieting breaks, says study Researchers suggest that taking 2-week breaks from dieting could increase weight loss. If you're dieting, you may want to think about taking 2 weeks out; it could help you to lose the pounds and keep them off. This is the conclusion of a new study, which found that continuous dieting may actually hinder weight loss. Study leader Nuala Byrne, a professor in the School of Health Sciences at the University of Tasmania in Australia, and colleagues recently reported their findings in the International Journal of Obesity . It is estimated that every year, around 45 million people in the United States go on a diet, primarily with the aim of losing weight. But, as many who have dieted will be well aware, sticking to a diet plan 7 days per week can be a challenge. The new study, however, suggests that we should not feel guilty about taking a short break from dieting, as it may actually help w...