A repeated pattern of restrictive dieting, weight loss and subsequent regain.
Why Yo-yo dieting matters
Aggressive plans can be difficult to sustain and may prevent people from developing routines that work outside a short diet phase.
A practical example
Repeatedly cutting food severely before holidays and returning to old habits afterwards.
Common mistake
Assuming weight regain proves a person lacks willpower rather than examining the plan and environment.
Keep the context in mind.
Training and nutrition terms describe general principles. The right exercise, intensity or food target still depends on your experience, health, goals and schedule.
Personalised coaching
Apply the principle to your own training.
A definition is useful, but your programme still needs to match your experience, schedule, recovery and goals.
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