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Janet Jackson Determined to Be the ‘Thinnest She’s Ever Been,’ but Friends Are Worried

Janet Jackson lost an impressive 40 pounds after gaining weight on tour in 2023, but her friends are worried about her determination to be her ‘thinnest.’

Get back to the Suddenly slim Janet Jackson got that way by dangerously dieting in a desperate bid to drop a lot of weight before resuming her world tour last month, say sources. One doctor consulted by Life & Style notes that yo-yo dieting, or cyclically losing and gaining weight, represents a serious health risk for a variety of reasons. “Yo-yo dieting is incredibly dangerous because it causes permanent muscle and bone loss, which increases risk for diabetes, heart attacks and premature death,” warns longevity expert Dr. Gabe Mirkin, who hasn’t treated the Pleasure Principle star.

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