YO-YO DIETING

YO-YO DIETING

1) What are your thoughts on the study and findings?

I highly discourage the use of yo-yo dieting to prevent risking heart and metabolic diseases. Perhaps the more restrictive your diet is, the more the risks. Therefore, if you engage in weight loss diets, it is best to be more careful.

2) How does yo-yo dieting affect the body and potentially increase the risk of cardiometabolic disease?

The diet raises the body’s body fat percentage to replace strength and muscle mass. Eventually, it may cause high blood pressure, fatty liver, and cardiovascular diseases.

3) How can someone avoid yo-yo dieting?

Rather than fast foods and take aways, I recommend preparing your food at home. You can also avoid refined and processed foods and ensure to drink one to two glasses of water before major meals. Again, serve more vegetables and eat them fast to lower your appetite to prevent overeating chances.

 4) Is there anything else you’d like to add? Thank you!

A part from avoiding yo-yo diets by following the advice above, I advise my clients to keep fit about exercising regularly to improve blood function and burn surplus calories.

Julia Davis

Mental health expert
MS, University of Latvia

I am deeply convinced that each patient needs a unique, individual approach. Therefore, I use different psychotherapy methods in my work. During my studies, I discovered an in-depth interest in people as a whole and the belief in the inseparability of mind and body, and the importance of emotional health in physical health. In my spare time, I enjoy reading (a big fan of thrillers) and going on hikes.

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