Yo-Yo Effect : Learn how to deal with it?

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Definitely it’s one of the challenging problems people face while they are in weight loss journey. It’s literally frustrating because, at onset people start losing weight but then regain all the weight they have reduced. This process repeats week after week… sadly year after year. Afterwards, it increases the struggle to lose weight even after following food restrictions and intensive workout.

Since common eating patterns are difficult to change, weight loss becomes challenging.

Well all this creates a negative impact not only on the body but also trouble with mental health.

Origin of the Yo — Yo Effect

The reason may vary depending upon personality and lifestyle -

• Inappropriate weight loss regime eventually increases the chances of a yo — yo effect which may include — improper exercise and weight loss pills or drinks. Particularly teenagers and young people, who are in a rush to lose weight make such mistakes , which might not reflect immediately but end up with the yo-yo effect.
• Restrictions of calories reduces weight due to reduction of muscle mass instead of body fat, which slows down the metabolism. According to researchers, slow metabolism helps to regain weight and eventually becomes tough to lose weight.
• Fasting diet or starvation also causes permanent effects on body metabolism.

How to reduce weight without being trap by Yo-Yo effect

1. Healthy weight loss habits must be followed, every meal is very important. So don’t skip meals.
2. Focus on low — calorie food.
3. Avoid high calorie food and high fat content food.
4. Regular exercise is a must , especially in the initial 6 months. Increase the duration of exercise according to your body.
5. Monitor yourself on a regular basis.
6. Maintain muscle mass.
7. Keep hydrated. Water is very crucial to flush out the toxins and better absorption.

Self control is very vital in creating huge change among us. Over time a small change can create a huge difference.

Set some steps for better health for the long-term. Regular exercise, healthy diet and various other factors as mentioned above can help in maintaining weight reduction in the long term. By this way you can wave off the experience of Yo-Yo Effect… .

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