Weight cycling or yo-yo dieting, as some call it is repeatedly losing weight then putting that weight back on and some experts believe that it can harm the body more than being overweight.
The cycling can range from anything from 5 or 10lbs to 50lbs or more in any one given period of time, while some experts believe that it can harm the body there are however no scientific studies to show that it actually does.
If you are overweight or obese then the best course of action is to find a diet plan that you are able to stick to and aim to lose weight and keep it off although fear of weight cycling shouldn’t stop you from attempting to lose weight.
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Many people start off with the best intentions when starting on a diet or weight loss plan but sadly the majority of these fail miserably, while many succeed in losing weight they cannot maintain the weight loss and end up putting it back on quicker than they lost it.
With many struggling on their own they often turn to commercial or professional weight loss programs in order to succeed, however you should be careful when choosing a commercial or professional weight loss program, there are many out there and some are better than others, so choose one wisely.
What to look for in a weight loss program
The weight loss program should be able to efficiently motivate you to lose weight and to keep the weight off and should also provide you with sensible ways you can reduce the amount of calories you take in and increase the amount you burn. Important points to consider when choosing a weight loss program are:
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Those of us who are unfortunate enough to be apple shaped rather than being pear shaped will know just how hard it is to lose weight and keep the weight off. Apple shaped people have a tendency to gather excess weight, fat and flab around the stomach area, whereas those who are pear shaped will gather this weight around the waist.
Unfortunately, fat gathering around the stomach area can cause more health problems than it does gathering in other areas such as the thigh, hips and buttocks. Due to where the fat concentrates some people find it hard to get rid of it no matter how much exercise they do or how many calories they restrict themselves to eating.
Why does fat gather in this area?
One of the main reasons that fat gathers around the stomach area in those who are apple shaped is due to the stress hormone cortisol, our bodies have an inbuilt mechanism which reacts to the signs of danger. When our body senses impeding danger it reacts by producing what is commonly known as the flight or fight mechanism.
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