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The Atkins Diet was developed by American cardiologist Dr. Robert C. Atkins and published in 1972. The diet is low in carbohydrates, high in protein, and high in fat. Its primary goal is to induce ketosis by limiting carbohydrate intake and enhancing fat metabolism. Ketosis enables the body to use fat as its primary energy source instead of glucose, leading to rapid weight loss. Phases of the Diet The Atkins Diet consists of four phases: Beginning Phase (Induction) Daily carbohydrate intake is l

Yo-Yo syndrome is a condition characterized by a cycle of weight loss and subsequent weight regain. It was named by Dr. Kelly D. Brownell from Yale University, who compared the phenomenon to the up-and-down motion of a yo-yo toy. The same condition is also referred to in the literature as “weight cycling” or “weight fluctuation”. Although losing weight may not be difficult, maintaining the lost weight proves challenging, and most individuals regain the weight they lost—or even more. Only about 5