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It’s time for a real change in weight loss

Losing weight and keeping it off isn’t easy. Even when you eat healthy and stay active, maintaining weight loss can feel impossible. Many people find themselves stuck in a cycle of losing weight and gaining it back.1,2

This may happen for many reasons. Obesity and being overweight are now understood as complex health issues.1 Balanced eating, regular physical activity, getting enough sleep, and managing stress can play a meaningful role in improving overall health. 3

Today, experts recognize obesity as a chronic disease, 1, 1a and this understanding is changing how we talk about weight control and overall health management.

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It’s not your fault

Struggling to lose weight? It’s not your fault. Obesity is a disease, not a choice. 1, 1a,4

Biological factors—like increased hunger, changes in metabolism, and resistance to weight loss 5,7 make obesity prevention and long-term success challenging. These factors are beyond your control, which is why obesity education and the right support matter.

If you’ve tried everything and still feel stuck, it’s not you—it’s the disease. 1,2 Understanding obesity and the role of nutrition, physical activity, daily routines along with guidance from a qualified healthcare practitioner can be an important step towards improving overall health and well being. 1, 1a

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Break free from the cycle

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If you’ve felt frustrated trying to achieve lasting weight loss, 2 you’re not alone, you can find support and helpful resources.11 Healthy eating, regular physical activity, and consistent lifestyle habits play an important role in overall well‑being. 3 Diet and exercise help, but for many living with obesity, they aren’t enough long-term.4

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Obesity impacts life

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Living with obesity affects more than your weight. It can lead to serious health problems related to obesity, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and sleep disorders. 4,8 Obesity and cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain cancers are well-known risks.4,8

Beyond physical health, obesity health risk awareness is important because excess weight can also impact mental well-being 9 and relationships.10

You’re not alone. Many people share similar experiences, and their stories can inspire and support your journey toward better health.2,6

"My health is always on my mind. This extra weight is like an anchor, dragging me down. I’m mentally trying to turn things around because I want to lose weight for my health.”

— Rohan*

*Quotes adapted from obesity research interviews. Names are pseudonyms for privacy.
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  1. ESI Obesity Guidelines Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism ¦ Volume 26 ¦ Issue 4 ¦ July-August 2022 , 1a: Obesity and overweight , WHO, 1 March 2024

  2. Hall KD, Kahan S. Maintenance of lost weight and long-term management of obesity. Med Clin North Am. 2018;102(1):183-197. doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2017.08.012

  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). Healthy weight, nutrition, and physical activity. https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/index.html

  4. Greenway FL. Physiological adaptations to weight loss and factors favouring weight regain. Int J Obes (Lond). 2015;39(8):1188-1196. doi:10.1038/ijo.2015.59

  5. MacLean PS, Bergouignan A, Cornier MA, Jackman MR. Biology's response to dieting: the impetus for weight regain. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2011;301(3):R581–R600. doi:10.1152/ajpregu.00755.2010

  6. Melby CL, Paris HL, Foright RM, Peth J. Attenuating the biologic drive for weight regain following weight loss: must what goes down always go back up?Nutrients. 2017;9(5):468. doi:10.3390/nu9050468

  7. Ochner CN, Barrios DM, Lee CD, Pi-Sunyer FX. Biological mechanisms that promote weight regain following weight loss in obese humans. Physiol Behav. 2013;120:106-113. doi:10.1016/j.physbeh.2013.07.009

  8. Roh E, Choi KM. Hormonal gut–brain signaling for the treatment of obesity. Int J Mol Sci 2023;24(4):3384. doi:10.3390/ijms24043384

  9. Sarwer DB, Polonsky HM. The psychosocial burden of obesity. Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 2016;45(3):677-688. doi:10.1016/j.ecl.2016.04.016

  10. Albano G, Rowlands K, Baciadonna L, Coco GL, Cardi V. Interpersonal difficulties in obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis to inform a rejection sensitivity-based model. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2019;107:846-861. doi:10.1016/j.neubiorev.2019.09.039

  11. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Eating & physical activity to lose or maintain weight. Reviewed May 2023. Accessed August 5, 2024. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weight-management/adult-overweight-obesity/eating-physical-activity