Weight cycling, commonly referred to as yo-yo dieting, has been rumored to be associated with an inability to lose weight, a reduction in metabolic rate, a loss of muscle mass, and an increased risk for disease. Yo-Yo Dieting and Disease Risk reviews the key elements and concerns involving yo-yo dieting, as well as offering easy-to-apply suggestions concerning how to break the seemingly never-ending cycle of weight management.
Among the topics covered:
Among the topics covered:
- The cycle of yo-yo dieting
- The concerns associated with weight cycling, such as disease risk, weight regain, and body-composition changes
- Research on weight cycling and long-term impact
- How to break the yo-yo dieting cycle
