I keep gaining the weight back after dieting — is there any way to prevent the yo-yo effect?

Yo-yoing is less likely caused by a single episode of overeating than by the disappearance, at the end of a diet, of behaviors that were only sustainable during the weight-loss phase itself. For this reason, the day you reach your target weight is not the end but the starting point of your maintenance plan.

1. During weight loss: Check whether factors that make long-term maintenance difficult are present, such as excessive calorie restriction, sleep deprivation, or loss of muscle strength.
2. Transition to maintenance: Rather than abruptly returning to your previous eating and activity levels, record the changes you made and your body's responses on a weekly basis.
3. Watching for early signs: Look at weekly weight trends, waist circumference, frequency of late-night snacks, and changes in activity and sleep together, rather than focusing on day-to-day weight fluctuations alone.
4. Re-adjustment: If an upward trend continues, modify your meal structure and activity plan first rather than trying to compensate by skipping meals.

Even when taking Baekrok Gambijeong, a maintenance phase is still needed. Do not decide on your own to stop taking it or change the dose; any adjustments should be made through a clinical consultation based on appetite, sleep, blood pressure, side effects, and your daily life records.

Weight changes vary from person to person. If other symptoms such as sudden swelling, severe fatigue, or menstrual changes appear at the same time, do not regard it simply as a yo-yo effect, and seek an evaluation to identify the underlying cause.