Trapped within a cycle? An in-depth exploration of the experiences of yo-yo dieters

Abstract

Yo-yo dieting is a very common and widespread phenomenon in the Western world, yet little research has been carried out on theexperiences and impact yo-yo dieting has on individuals There is no precise deÞnition of Oyo-yoO dieting, as it is quite a vague term. Weightlost and then regained can be described as a single weight cycle. Nevertheless, the number of cycles required to satisfy the criteria of weightcycling varies across studies, which in turn makes it difÞcult to ascertain the occurrence of yo-yo dieting. However, because dieting is soprevalent, and relapses are likely to occur, yo-yo dieting is assumed to be widespread