1. What Was the Study

This study looked at how well people followed guidelines for good heart health, their diet quality, and how they tried to lose weight. They wanted to see if losing a significant amount of weight in the past made a difference. The researchers focused on the American Heart Association’s guidelines called Life’s Essential 8 (LE8).

2. 5 Reasons Why People Were Not Able to Lose Weight

1. 1. Skipping Meals
   2. Using RX Diet Pills
   3. Low Carb, Liquid, or Fad Diet
   4. Using Laxatives or Vomiting
   5. Smoking

3. What Did This Study Show That Worked

The study demonstrated that individuals achieved weight loss success by improving overall diet quality with a reduction in processed food consumption and engaging in 30 minutes of daily exercise, five times a week.