For years, people have been told that repeated cycles of weight loss and weight gain—known as yo-yo dieting or weight cycling—can permanently damage the body, slow metabolism, and make future weight loss nearly impossible. But here’s the surprising truth: Latest research suggests that fear may be exaggerated. And here’s the truth nobody talks about: The biggest … [Read more...]
Outcomes of YO-YO Dieting
According to The US National Task Force on the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity, weight cycling or "yo-yo dieting" carries psychological and physiological health hazards. The amount of fat stored in the body increases with each cycle of up-and-down dieting. When a person loses weight, both fat and muscle tissue are shed. When the weight is put back, however, it … [Read more...]
