Research shows an unsteady diet may reduce lifespan
"observed that fish given a "binge then diet" food regime had a reduced lifespan of up to 25%."
This ties in with the simple rule that dieting alone cannot be a substitute for exercise. A weight loss regime that does not include exercise can force us into abnormal eating patterns, such as a "binge then diet" pattern, while not doing much to help us lose weight.
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