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Adam Collins, Associate Professor of Nutrition, University of Surrey

Is yo-yo dieting bad for you? Here’s what the latest research shows

Weight recidivism is common after weight loss. New Africa/ Shutterstock

The only thing harder than losing weight is keeping it off. Many people who lose weight find themselves stuck in the cycle of “yo-yo dieting” – losing weight and gaining it all (and sometimes more) back again.

Research on yo-yo dieting has long indicated it can be harmful for your health. But a recent paper has now suggested yo-yo dieting might not be as unhealthy as we’ve been led to believe.

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