The term yo-yo dieting refers to a dieter who follows a diet
religiously for a couple of weeks, loses some weight, goes off their diet and
then regains the weight. For many, this constant cycle of going on and off
their diets is a reality. However, it is damaging to your waistline
and not to mention your health. And recent research is showing that this type
of dieting is extremely detrimental to men in particular.
According to Reuters, a study published in the Archives of
Internal Medicine found that cycling body weight in men might lead to gallstone
formation. In the study, those men that lost and gained weight had a 21%
increased risk of developing gallstones. Gallstones, as defined by the Mayo
Clinic are solid deposits of cholesterol or calcium salts that form in your
gallbladder or nearby bile ducts.
Following a vicious cycle of gaining
and losing weight can be damaging to your health and psychological health as
well. Those that yo yo diet find it difficult to keep the weight off permanently
as their body has become accustomed to drastic fluctuations. That's why it's
important to avoid fad diets and to follow a balanced meal plan and regular
exercise program.
