The vicious circle of yo-yo diets are damaging your health
Research highlights that the damaging effects of diets carried out because of social pressure, can often lead to the yo-yo effect.
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Research highlights that the damaging effects of diets carried out because of social pressure, can often lead to the yo-yo effect.
Get latest articles and stories on Health at LatestLY. A new qualitative research looks at the negative interpersonal and psychological consequences of 'yo-yo dieting,' or weight cycling. The piece stresses the hazards of yo-yo dieting and how difficult it is for people to break the cycle. Health News | Study Suggests Individuals to Think Twice Before Starting Diet.
A study, published in the journal Qualitative Health Research, found that yo-yo dieting or weight cycling can have long-lasting negative effects on dieters.
For the study, researchers conducted in-depth interviews with 36 adults
Researchers of this study suggest people avoid dieting unless it is medically necessary. The study also offers insights into how people can combat insidious aspects of weight cycling and challenge the cycle.