New research on dieting yo-yo

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This is related to an older thread from March 2016:
http://www.early-retirement.org/forums/f38/calories-81268-4.html

I do think your microbiome can change based on what you eat. Now the actual microorganism species may not change, but the actual ratios of the amounts of bacteria will change.
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And new research has been published in the prestigious journal Nature:
Why yo-yo dieters often can't keep the weight off - LA Times

Not suggested yet, but I think it will be: A cleansing enema (you folks who have gotten colonoscopies know about this) after reaching desired weight could help with getting rid of old microbiome and establishing new gut flora.

 

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And more research on the bacteria in your intestinal track
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161229141858.htm

In a new study, researchers explore why mice that switch from an unrestricted American diet to a healthy, calorie-restricted, plant-based diet don't have an immediate response to their new program. They found that certain human gut bacteria need to be lost for a diet plan to be successful.