Debunking a Dieting Myth: Why Weight Cycling Isn't as Bad as You Think The fear of "yo yo dieting" has long plagued those attempting to shed pounds.
A perpetual refrain warns that repeated attempts at weight loss will leave you with a damaged metabolism and a body composed mostly of flab.
However, this notion may be nothing more than a vicious cycle of misinformation. A recent review published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology sheds light on the supposed ills of weight cycling.