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Yo-Yo Dieting Teaches Your Body to Regain
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Can yo yo dieting actually make future weight loss harder?
In this episode, I talk about the science of weight cycling, why repeatedly losing and regaining weight affects your metabolism, and why many patients feel trapped in the cycle of “starting over” every few months or years.
We discuss:
- Why yo yo dieting is linked to higher risks of diabetes and heart failure
- What “metabolic memory” means in obesity medicine
- Why many patients regain weight after keto, fasting, bariatric surgery, or GLP 1 medications
- Why sustainable weight loss requires long term behavioral change
- The role of regular exercise, consistent nutrition, and long term obesity treatment
- Why medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and ZepBound are approved for chronic obesity management
I also explain why many patients feel discouraged after weight regain, and why the goal should not be temporary dieting, but building a system that is realistic and sustainable long term.
If you feel stuck in the cycle of losing weight and gaining it back, this episode will help you understand why it happens and what actually improves long term success.
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