A recent study revealed strong correlations between higher intake of protein and fiber and successful weight loss, with participants losing an average of 7.1 kilograms of fat mass over six months.

Body composition analysis indicated that dieters maintained lean body mass while losing fat, with 78% of the weight lost being fat among those who lost over 5% of their starting weight.

The Individualized Diet Improvement Program (iDip) focuses on increasing daily protein intake to about 80 grams and fiber intake to about 20 grams, while limiting calorie intake to 1,500 calories or less.

This program emphasizes flexibility and personalization, allowing participants to experiment with various dietary options to achieve sustainable dietary changes.

A study found that participants in a self-directed dietary education program who consumed more protein and fiber had greater success in weight loss over a 25-month period.

The findings suggest that developing sustainable dietary changes within the first three months is crucial for ongoing weight loss success.

At the one-year mark, 41% of participants lost an average of 12.9% of their body weight, while the remainder lost just over 2%.

Participants reduced their fat mass from an average of 42.6 kilograms to 35.7 kilograms over 15 months, with a corresponding decrease in waist circumference by an average of 9 centimeters.

The study included 22 participants, aged 30 to 64, many of whom had multiple prior weight loss attempts and various comorbidities, including high cholesterol and hypertension.

Participants diagnosed with depression lost significantly less weight compared to those without, indicating a potential barrier to weight loss success.

The project was funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Institutes of Health, with several co-authors from the University of Illinois involved in the research.