The familiar phenomenon of yo-yo or weight cycling is the result of restrictive dieting combined with bad food habits, and is a temporary decrease in body weight followed by weight gain equal to or greater than it was before.
This up and down weight has negative consequences for health, as reported by Dr. Susana Monereo, Head of Section of Endocrinology and Nutrition, University Hospital of Getafe in Madrid.
“Today, there is enough scientific evidence to reliably correlate of weight regain after dieting, with multiple comorbidities, particularly cardiovascular diseases, increased mortality and an increased final weight of about 30 percent over initial weight.
To avoid such complications should be aware of what we do, a diet to lose weight quickly as seasonal diets or those made urgent by a social event, not a solution.
The healthy option is to change our eating habits and incorporate physical activity into our daily routine. A balanced eating plan combined with a training program will ensure we maintain weight loss and health benefits.
