{"id":23525,"date":"2021-06-10T20:11:51","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T20:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=23525"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"yo-yo-effect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/yo-yo-effect\/","title":{"rendered":"Yo-Yo Effect: How To Stop It And Lose Weight Safely"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/yo-yo-effect\/#What_Is_The_Yo-Yo_Effect\" >What Is The Yo-Yo Effect?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/yo-yo-effect\/#Consequences_Of_The_Yo-Yo_Effect\" >Consequences Of The Yo-Yo Effect<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/yo-yo-effect\/#What_Causes_The_Yo-Yo_Effect\" >What Causes The Yo-Yo Effect?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/yo-yo-effect\/#How_To_Avoid_The_Yo-Yo_Effect_And_Lose_Weight_Safely\" >How To Avoid The Yo-Yo Effect And Lose Weight Safely?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/yo-yo-effect\/#Avoid_Skipping_Meals\" >Avoid Skipping Meals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/yo-yo-effect\/#Eat_More_Low-Calorie_Foods\" >Eat More Low-Calorie Foods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/yo-yo-effect\/#Exercise_Regularly\" >Exercise Regularly\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/yo-yo-effect\/#Avoid_Stress_And_Have_Enough_Rest\" >Avoid Stress And Have Enough Rest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/yo-yo-effect\/#Increase_Your_Water_Intake\" >Increase Your Water Intake<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/yo-yo-effect\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/yo-yo-effect\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/yo-yo-effect\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/yo-yo-effect\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations on joining the fitness craze and embarking on your weight-loss journey. You&#8217;ve undoubtedly set goals and objectives for yourself that you aspire to achieve. You&#8217;ve joined your neighborhood gym, paid your membership fee, and even hired a personal trainer.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Yo_Yo_Effect\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your diet has also improved as you are cautious of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-soup-recipes\/\">what you eat<\/a>, couhttps:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gif_pink-1.gifnter-checking every morsel of food for unwanted calories, sometimes employing extreme diet restrictions to help achieve your desired weight faster.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet, your weight keeps fluctuating. One moment you have shed off all the extra pounds and are almost hitting your targets, and the next moment you have gained it all back.\u00a0 It gets frustrating. Do you wonder why your weight has more up-down movements than a mall elevator? Your fluctuating body weight has an explanation, and here is everything you need to know about it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Yo-Yo_Effect\"><\/span><strong>What Is The Yo-Yo Effect?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Yo-Yo effect is also known as weight cycling or yo-yo dieting. Simply put, the Yo-Yo effect means the cyclic gain and loss of weight, similar to the up-down motion of a yo-yo. This process repeats over and over again and eventually becomes a vicious cycle. And it&#8217;s not just your weight that&#8217;s affected; your overall health takes a hit as well (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4241770\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The yo-yo effect diet does not discriminate as it affects both men and women. About 30% of women and 10% of men have gone on a yo-yo diet and experienced the yo-yo effect (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9564178\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The yo-yo effect is often a result of dieting and extremely restrictive calorie intake.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is yo-yo dieting dangerous? Well, to answer this question, let us look at the consequences of weight cycling. What happens to your body during weight cycling is what makes it dangerous.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understand that the yo-yo effect may give you your desired weight and body but only for a short time. Even then, there are some health concerns associated with these diet traps and the yo-yo effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve mustered up the courage to crush your weight loss goal, let Betterme take the sting out of this demanding process. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Yo_Yo_Effect\">Our app will help you<\/a> restructure your habits, remold your life and crank up your fitness results!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Yo_Yo_Effect\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-34526 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Consequences Of The Yo-Yo Effect\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-6.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-6-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/10-6.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consequences_Of_The_Yo-Yo_Effect\"><\/span><strong>Consequences Of The Yo-Yo Effect<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some consequences of weight cycling:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased weight gain contributes to heart diseases, obesity, and Type 2 diabetes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6489475\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may experience gut health complications since such a diet impacts the good bacteria in your gut.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weight gain phase of this diet often increases your overall body fat percentage, sometimes to unhealthy levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25614202\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_The_Yo-Yo_Effect\"><\/span><strong>What Causes The Yo-Yo Effect?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reasons for weight cycling vary. Here are some of them:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unhealthy weight loss methods: Using weight loss pills, teas, and other questionable methods to lose weight contributes to the yo-yo effect. Lack of proper exercise may also lead to this effect. Although you may not feel the consequences after your first weight loss procedure, continuous use of inappropriate methods to lose weight puts you at risk of weight cycling.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restrictive diets: Diets that feature reduced calorie intake are a great way to lose weight. However, when the calorie reduction is significant, such a diet decreases your overall muscle mass, which signals your body to slow down your metabolism. Once you go off this diet, it may become difficult to continue losing weight due to reduced metabolic rates (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15513954\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Yo_Yo_Effect\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33226 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4835-1024x576.png\" alt=\"yo yo effect\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4835.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4835-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4835.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4835.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Avoid_The_Yo-Yo_Effect_And_Lose_Weight_Safely\"><\/span><strong>How To Avoid The Yo-Yo Effect And Lose Weight Safely?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/realistic-weight-loss-goals\/\">weight loss goals<\/a> are not so far off if you choose to get out of the vicious yo-yo effect cycle. We understand that weight loss can be extremely challenging and demands a total overhaul of your lifestyle, from your eating habits to your exercise schedules. Adopting a healthier lifestyle and a more rigorous fitness regimen will get you your dream body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These tips will help you get to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/resistance-training-for-weight-loss\/\">your ideal weight<\/a>, with no danger of gaining it all back. Here is how to avoid the yo-yo effect and also <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-high-protein-low-carb-diet\/\">lose weight safely<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Skipping_Meals\"><\/span><b>Avoid Skipping Meals<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skipping meals will not help you <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-fat-burner-challenge\/\">lose weight<\/a>. On the contrary, it may make you gain more weight. How will it make you gain weight?\u00a0 When you skip a meal, your blood sugar decreases, making you feel tired, irritable and, sometimes, confused.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such a scenario makes your body increase the production of cortisol, the stress hormone that leaves you hungry and stressed. Additionally, skipping a meal slows down your metabolism, making it harder to lose weight. Your body also goes into survival mode, causing you to overeat at your next meal (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32398192\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_More_Low-Calorie_Foods\"><\/span><b>Eat More Low-Calorie Foods<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following a diet such as a keto that is low in calories can help you lose weight safely (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3945587\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0 Be careful to follow a well-balanced keto diet that&#8217;s low in carbs and high in healthy fat, proteins, and vitamins. A slight deviation from this plan, and you risk having a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lean-meats-for-weight-loss\/\">keto<\/a> yo-yo effect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, find a way to maintain this <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/macros-for-weight-loss-and-muscle-gain\/\">diet<\/a>, and if you have to stop it, do so gradually to avoid the risk of the keto yo-yo effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-yogurt-for-weight-loss\/\">Best Yogurt For Weight Loss: Low-Calorie Calcium Bombs To Be On The Lookout For<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercise_Regularly\"><\/span><b>Exercise Regularly\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise is still an important part of your regime, even if you choose to have a restrictive diet. Any weight loss regimen that doesn&#8217;t include exercise is bound to fail. Also, make <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plank-benefits\/\">exercise<\/a> part of your lifestyle since a sudden stop puts you at risk of regaining all the weight you have lost due to your lower caloric expenditure.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular exercise is beneficial to you since it helps keep your Basal Metabolic Rate Higher and, in the process, boost your metabolism (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6481299\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). An active lifestyle is necessary if you want to get rid of those extra layers of fat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you have achieved your desired weight and body size, keep exercising. Alternatively, you can reduce your workout sessions gradually without risking weight gain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Yo_Yo_Effect\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33222 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4833-1024x576.png\" alt=\"yo yo effect\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4833.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4833-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4833.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4833.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Stress_And_Have_Enough_Rest\"><\/span><b>Avoid Stress And Have Enough Rest<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To stay healthy and fit, you have to avoid stress. Stress has a huge effect on your overall well-being. When you are stressed, your body responds by increasing cortisol levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from being a stress hormone, cortisol is also an appetite stimulant (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5373497\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This explains why whenever you are stressed, you eat more comfort food that is high in calories. To make matters worse, the excess calories you consume when <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cortisol-belly-fat\/\">stressed<\/a> appear to be preferentially deposited around your middle. You see, stress is denying you a chance to have a flat tummy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting enough rest is also essential in your weight loss journey. Ensure you get enough sleep, about 7 to 8 hours daily. You need adequate recovery periods after all that exercise. Also, rest reduces stress. Do something relaxing such as watching movies or reading your favorite books.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sleeping enough makes it harder for you to maintain a healthy weight. It has also been linked to higher body mass index and weight gain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3632337\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may notice that your appetite increases when you are sleep-deprived. Lack of adequate sleep causes your body to increase ghrelin production, which is a hormone that signals your brain when you are hungry (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15602591\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Yo_Yo_Effect\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32554 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"yo yo effect\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-7.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-7-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/7-7.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increase_Your_Water_Intake\"><\/span><b>Increase Your Water Intake<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that drinking <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/salad-and-water-diet\/\">water<\/a> before meals helps reduce your appetite? The water takes up space in your stomach, making you feel full and less hungry (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17228036\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking more water is also linked to reduced calorie intake. Compared to beverages and other soft drinks,\u00a0 water is virtually calorie-free; you, therefore, consume no calories when you drink it (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25928232\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Additionally,\u00a0 people who take water instead of sugar-sweetened beverages have up to about 8% lower caloric intake, so you might as well start drinking your water (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20796216\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy eating habits and an active lifestyle are necessary for your weight loss journey. To lose weight successfully and sustainably, you need to adopt healthy eating habits and include exercise in your regimen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that if your calorie intake is gradually and moderately reduced each day, eventually, your body will adjust to require fewer calories each day. 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It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4241770\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consequences of weight cycling: An increase in Disease Risk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2009, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25614202\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep body composition phenotyping during weight cycling: relevance to metabolic efficiency and metabolic risk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9564178\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diet, activity and other health-related behaviors in college-age women<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1998, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15513954\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects of yo yo diet caloric restrictions and olestra on tissue distribution of hexachlorobenzene<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2005, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20796216\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impact of water intake on energy intake and weight status: a systematic review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3945587\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ketogenic diet for obesity: Friend or foe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6481299\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolic determinants of weight gain in humans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25928232\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plain water consumption is associated with lower intake of caloric beverage: cross sectional study in Mexican adults with low socioeconomic status<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17228036\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-meal water consumption reduces meal energy intake in older but not younger subjects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2007, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15602591\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short sleep duration is associated with reduced leptin, elevated ghrelin and increased Body mass index<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2004, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3632337\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep and obesity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, ncbi.nlm.nih,gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5373497\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress, cortisol and other appetite related hormones: Prospective prediction of 6-month chages in food cravings and weight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32398192\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The effects of skipping meals a meal on daily energy intake and diet quality<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6489475\/\">Weight cycling and its cardiometabolic impact<\/a> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations on joining the fitness craze and embarking on your weight-loss journey. You&#8217;ve undoubtedly set goals and objectives for yourself that you aspire to achieve. You&#8217;ve joined your neighborhood gym, paid your membership fee, and even hired a personal trainer. 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You've undoubtedly set goals and objectives for yourself that you aspire to achieve. You've joined your neighborhood gym, paid your membership fee, and even hired a personal trainer.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Your diet has also improved as you are cautious of <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-soup-recipes\/\\\">what you eat<\/a>, couhttps:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gif_pink-1.gifnter-checking every morsel of food for unwanted calories, sometimes employing extreme diet restrictions to help achieve your desired weight faster.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Yet, your weight keeps fluctuating. One moment you have shed off all the extra pounds and are almost hitting your targets, and the next moment you have gained it all back.\u00a0 It gets frustrating. Do you wonder why your weight has more up-down movements than a mall elevator? 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You've undoubtedly set goals and objectives for yourself that you aspire to achieve. You've joined your neighborhood gym, paid your membership fee, and even hired a personal trainer.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your diet has also improved as you are cautious of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-soup-recipes\/\">what you eat<\/a>, couhttps:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gif_pink-1.gifnter-checking every morsel of food for unwanted calories, sometimes employing extreme diet restrictions to help achieve your desired weight faster.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet, your weight keeps fluctuating. One moment you have shed off all the extra pounds and are almost hitting your targets, and the next moment you have gained it all back.\u00a0 It gets frustrating. Do you wonder why your weight has more up-down movements than a mall elevator? Your fluctuating body weight has an explanation, and here is everything you need to know about it.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What Is The Yo-Yo Effect?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Yo-Yo effect is also known as weight cycling or yo-yo dieting. Simply put, the Yo-Yo effect means the cyclic gain and loss of weight, similar to the up-down motion of a yo-yo. This process repeats over and over again and eventually becomes a vicious cycle. And it's not just your weight that's affected; your overall health takes a hit as well (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4241770\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The yo-yo effect diet does not discriminate as it affects both men and women. 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