Twenty-five-year-old Heather was overweight. After going on a diet, she successfully lost 15 pounds. If Heather is typical of most people who lose weight, she will:
A) maintain her new weight until she reaches her late thirties or early forties.
B) probably lose an additional 5 to 8 pounds over the next year.
C) regain the weight she lost in a matter of weeks or months.
D) have a body mass index of 20 or less and maintain that level indefinitely.

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Most people who lose weight tend to regain it within weeks or months due to factors like metabolic adaptation, lifestyle habits, and psychological factors.

Twenty-Five-Year-Old Heather Was Overweight