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Women who did a practice run before they started cutting back on calories were better at keeping the pounds off Approach may crack the problem of yo-yo dieting, where women meet their target - but regain lost weight within weeks

By Jenny Hope

PUBLISHED: 11:09 EST, 30 October 2012 | UPDATED: 03:04 EST, 31 October 2012

The approach may crack the problem of yo-yo dieting where women meet their target - but regain lost weight within weeks

They say practice makes perfect and it seems that applies to dieting and staying trim.

Women who did a practice run before they started losing weight were better at keeping the pounds off, a study has suggested.

The approach may solve the problem of yo-yo dieting, in which slimmers regain lost pounds.

Researchers believe the secret of avoiding weight gain is making small, quick adjustments to eating habits before beginning a diet.

The study looked at 267 overweight or obese women who either started a weight loss regime immediately or spent eight weeks learning weight maintenance skills before starting.

They were also encouraged to weigh themselves daily to see how different eating patterns affected their weight.

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The best way to lose weight and keep it off? Delay your diet for two MONTHS while you practice it first

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