[Jeff Chandler]

The RIGHT way to lose weight is 1.0-2 lbs per week max with a 400-500 day calories deficit from your maintence calories-that is the calories you consume every day where you neither gain nor lose weight.

That sounds reasonable. I would be interested in seeing the results of the scientific studies demonstrating the long-term efficacy of such a regimen, say, a follow-up study of subjects after a period of five years, ten years, twenty years, etc.

[trailhkr1]

That sounds reasonable. I would be interested in seeing the results of the scientific studies demonstrating the long-term efficacy of such a regimen, say, a follow-up study of subjects after a period of five years, ten years, twenty years, etc.

Once you lose the weight you go back to your maintenance calories. I know some people who have made a lifestyle change and kept the weight off but TBH most people gain it back within 1-2 years... at least that has been my experience on people I have dealt with. I would say 5% or less keep the weight off. Sad isn't it? Old habits die hard I guess.