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Editor's Choice Main Category: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Article Date: 16 Aug 2012 - 10:00 PDT

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The study, conducted by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, is published online in the journal Metabolism.

Anne McTiernan, M.D., Ph.D., a member of the Hutchinson Center's Public Health Sciences Division, explained: "A history of unsuccessful weight loss should not dissuade an individual from future attempts to shed pounds or diminish the role of a healthy diet and regular physical activity in successful weight management."

At present, around two-thirds of people in the United States are overweight or obese, and around 50% of women in the country are currently trying to lose weight. Obesity is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease and diabetes and also for many types of cancer. It is believed that the association between body fat and the production of certain hormones and inflammatory markers contribute to the increase risk of developing cancer.

McTiernan said:

For the study the team examined data from 439 women in the Seattle area, who were either overweight or obese and led sedentary lifestyles. The participants, aged 50-75, were randomly assigned to 1 of 4 groups:

The researchers set out to determine if women with a moderate or severe weight cycling found it hard to lose weight than women who had never yo-yo dieted.

According to the researchers:

At the end of the study, the team found no significant differences between severe weight cyclers and those who didn't with regard to the ability to successfully take part in diet and/or exercise programs.

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