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New Weight Loss Study Shows How to Keep Weight Off Long-Term

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Jan 12, 2026
Explore the intriguing connection between gravity and weight management. Discover how gravitational loading can help maintain weight loss and why most diets fail long-term. Learn about the benefits of wearing weighted vests for body composition and metabolism. Uncover the keys to successful weight loss, including the vital role of hormones and the importance of sleep. Plus, gain insights into exercises that enhance fitness by leveraging gravity. It's a deep dive into innovative strategies for achieving and sustaining your health goals!
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INSIGHT

Metabolism Lowers To Defend Weight

  • Resting metabolic rate (RMR) drops significantly after calorie restriction as a biological adaptation.
  • This RMR reduction helps explain why about 85% of conventional diet attempts fail long-term.
INSIGHT

Weight Loading Buffers RMR Drop

  • Studies show adding external weight during dieting blunts the RMR drop that normally follows weight loss.
  • A diet-plus-weighted-vest group only lost ~16 kcal/day RMR versus ~250 kcal/day in diet-only controls, reducing long-term regain.
ANECDOTE

Operation Gravitate Experiment

  • Dr. Brennan Spiegel described his eight-week 'Operation Gravitate' experiment wearing heavy weights daily.
  • He reported increased strength, improved VO2, and unexpected weight loss from passive loading.
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