People aiming to sustain weight loss after dieting should target approximately 8,500 steps daily , according to new research. Experts discovered that consistent daily steps were a critical factor in preventing weight regain, particularly when comparing groups who combined dieting with exercise against those who only dieted or received no intervention. These findings are being presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul, Turkey, and are also slated for publication in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Professor Marwan El Ghoch, from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in Italy, who spearheaded the study, highlighted the common challenge: "Around 80 per cent of people with overweight or obesity who initially lose weight tend to put some or all of it back on again within three to five years.…