3 Ways to Stop Yo

Yo-yo dieting, also known as weight cycling, is the repeated pattern of dieting to lose weight, regaining the lost weight, and then dieting again. The pressure to be thin in a diet culture society triggers this endless cycle. Despite regaining the lost weight, many of us fall into the fantasy that the next diet will be different or this time around we’ll have more willpower to keep the weight off for good.

But is it truly a case of needing a new plan or being more disciplined? As an intuitive eating dietitian, my mission is to arm you with the facts so that you can make empowered decisions about what’s right for you. Here we dive into what yo-yo dieting is, what causes yo-yo dieting, what the yo-yo effect is and how it impacts our health – plus 3 ways to stop yo-yo dieting immediately.

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Whether we’re aware of it or not, yo-yo dieting is everywhere we look. Whether it’s a friend talking about how he’s trying to get shredded during a 90 day fitness challenge, an overwhelmed bride-to-be trying to ‘slim down’ for the big day, or a new mom facing intense societal scrutiny and pressure to ‘bounce back’ after baby, it can seem like we’re all riding this never ending merry-go-round that never even wanted to be apart of.

If this resonates with you, you’re not alone. According to a report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics, almost half of American adults surveyed between 2013 and 2016 reported that they had tried to lose weight within the last 12 months. Considering it’s now 2022, it’s safe to say that this statistic is likely even higher now, with the American weight loss industry reported around 250 billion dollars.

If you’re feeling a sense of existential dread from these statistics, don’t worry – we got you! As an intuitive eating dietitian, we are here to arm you with the facts so that you can make empowered decisions that feel good to you. Today on the blog, we unpack what yo-yo dieting is, what the potential causes of yo-yo dieting are, the effects of yo-yo dieting and it’s negative impacts on our health, and 3 ways to ditch yo-yo dieting for good.