Weight loss isn’t everyone’s goal, nor should it be. But for those looking to go down a pants size or two, the phenomenon of weight loss followed by weight gain — called yo-yo dieting — can be downright frustrating.
Fortunately, you can overcome the vicious cycle and finally reach your goal weight. But first, to overcome these weight fluctuations, it helps to understand the fundamentals of this common phenomenon.
There’s a debate about what yo-yoing can really do to you, healthwise. Some people say that any success at losing weight — no matter how temporary — is a win, and data on the ill effects is mixed.
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