What are the Possible Psychological Effects From Weight Loss Cycling?
Will weight loss cycling leave me with more fat and less muscle
than if I had not dieted at all?
Weight loss cycling has not been proven to increase the amount of fat tissue in people who lose and
regain weight. Researchers have found that after a weight cycle, those who
return to their original weights have the same amount of fat and lean tissue
(muscle) as they did prior to weight loss cycling.
Some people are concerned that weight loss cycling can put more
fat around their abdominal (stomach) area. People who tend to carry excess fat
in the stomach area (apple-shaped), instead of in the hips, thighs, and
buttocks (pear-shaped), are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, heart
disease, and high blood pressure. Studies have not found, however, that after a
weight cycle, people have more fat around their stomachs than they did before
weight loss cycling.
Is weight loss cycling harmful to my health?
Some studies suggest that weight loss cycling may increase the risk for certain health problems. These
include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and gallbladder disease. For
adults who are not obese and do not have weight-related health problems,
experts recommend maintaining a stable weight to avoid any potential health
risks associated with weight loss cycling. Obese adults, however, should continue to
try to achieve modest weight loss to improve overall health and reduce the risk
of developing obesity-related diseases.
Losing and regaining weight may have a negative
psychological effect if you let yourself become discouraged or depressed.
Weight loss cycling should not be a reason to "feel like a failure."
Instead it is a reason to refocus on making long-term changes in your diet and
level of physical activity to help you keep off the pounds you lose.
Next: Conclusions on Weight Loss Cycling for Those who are Obese or Overweight
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Adapted from: Weight Cycling
(http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/cycling.htm)
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