Psychology Today | 08.05.2026 19:08
Have you ever tried dieting? If so, the term ‘yo-yo dieting’ is probably familiar to you, because very sadly, this happens to most people who try to lose weight. If you’re determined to lose 20lb for that family wedding in the summer, you might manage that—especially in the age of Ozempic and other weight-loss jabs—but you might also put that weight straight back on. Research shows that most people who lose weight with the help of drugs like Ozempic put the weight back on within 18 months.1
