Introduction: Weight cycling


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Weight cycling: Cycles of weight loss and weight gain.

Weight cycling: Weight cycling is the repeated loss and regain of body weight. When weight cycling is the result of dieting, it is often called "yo-yo" dieting. A weight cycle can range from small weight losses and gains (5-10 lbs. per cycle) to large changes in weight (50 lbs. or more per cycle). 1

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