A reason why some slimmers struggle to lose weight

Millions of people in the UK are struggling to manage their weight, with serious health implications for themselves and for our hard-pressed health services.

And even though there is no single reason, many of us find it difficult to lose weight or stick to a weight loss plan.

But a study by a team of researchers at Leeds University has uncovered that some of us struggle because we have a ‘low satiety response’ – meaning that we find it harder to satisfy our appetite.

However, there is some good news. The research shows that choosing foods lower in energy density (or calories per gram), can help people with a low satiety response feel more in control of their appetite – and protect them from the risk of over-consuming calories, making it easier to lose weight.

Aston spoke to Professor James Stubbs, biopsychologist at University of Leeds and Dr Jacquie Lavin, head of research & scientific affairs at Slimming World.

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