Research
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Weight cycling (yo-yo dieting) is associated with increased cardiovascular risk and morbidity, whereas sustained weight loss or maintenance reduces risk.
Avoid yo-yo dieting. Repeatedly losing and regaining weight increases your risk of heart disease. Focus on sustainable weight loss or maintenance. If you struggle with weight cycling, seek professional help to establish stable habits.
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there is growing evidence for increased CV risks in response to a “weight cycling” behavior (or yo-yo dieting)... continuous weight gain was associated with an increased CV risk, whereas weight loss after weight maintenance and weight maintenance after weight loss was associated with reduced CV risk.
Why this rating
Based on a large study of 67,101 individuals.
Source
Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk: Systematic Intervention Is the Key for Prevention
Francesco Perone et al. · Healthcare · 2023
DOI 10.3390/healthcare11060902
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