Your brain may be wired to regain lost weight

Your brain may be actively working against your weight-loss goals. The human brain evolved to protect body fat during times of scarcity, and — per ScienceDaily — it treats a previously higher weight as the body's new normal. This triggers stronger hunger, cravings, and lower energy use after weight loss, a biological mechanism that explains why weight tends to return after dieting. Medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro can help by reducing appetite signals, though their effects may fade once treatment stops.

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