yo-yo dieting

noun

1. a repeated cycle of weight loss followed by weight gain.

yo-yo dieting

noun

1. the practice of repeatedly going on slimming diets, and putting on weight in the interim

Example Sentences

But, he warns, "The promises made by these plans need to be critically examined. Most often, they claim rapid weight loss, sometimes even in a matter of days. It's essential for individuals to recognize that such drastic changes are often unsustainable and may lead to the loss of muscle mass and essential nutrients. Plus, these plans may not promote long-term lifestyle changes, potentially resulting in a cycle of yo-yo dieting."

From Salon

"Yo-yo dieting -- unintentionally gaining weight and dieting to lose weight only to gain it back and restart the cycle -- is a prevalent part of American culture, with fad diets and lose-weight-quick plans or drugs normalized as people pursue beauty ideals," says Lynsey Romo, corresponding author of a paper on the study and an associate professor of communication at North Carolina State University.

From Science Daily

The goal was to learn more about why and how people entered the yo-yo dieting cycle and how, if at all, they were able to get out of it.

From Science Daily

A new qualitative study highlights the negative interpersonal and psychological consequences associated with "yo-yo dieting," also known as weight cycling.

From Science Daily

The work underscores how toxic yo-yo dieting can be and how difficult it can be for people to break the cycle.

From Science Daily