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Q. I'm struggling with the yo-yo effect every time I try to lose weight. How can I maintain my weight loss?

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The yo-yo effect isn't simply a lack of willpower; it is a physiological issue involving your body's 'set point' and metabolic capacity. Rather than extreme fasting, you need a process to reactivate your metabolic switches. At Baekrokdam, we focus on a phased adaptation process to naturally regulate appetite and convince your body to accept its new weight, rather than forcing it through restriction.

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I have personally experienced the dizziness and lack of energy that come from overly restrictive dieting; even as a Korean Medicine doctor, I once ignored my body's signals and learned the hard way. The yo-yo effect occurs because the body inherently strives to return to its previous weight baseline. To counteract this, Baekrokdam proposes a three-stage adaptation process: 1. [Initial 1-2 Weeks: Awakening Metabolism] First, we remove 'Dameum' (痰飮, abnormal fluid accumulation) and 'Eohyeol' (瘀血, stagnant blood or blood stasis) from the body. During this period, you will feel your body becoming lighter as it prepares to transition into a weight-loss-friendly constitution. 2. [Mid-term 3-8 Weeks: Constitution Optimization] This is the stage where we actively boost metabolism. Specifically, those with 'Bi-heo' (脾虛, deficiency of the Spleen/digestive system) often struggle to utilize energy efficiently, leading to quicker fatigue and 'false hunger.' By strengthening this system, we maintain your basal metabolic rate while controlling weight. 3. [Late Stage & Maintenance: Adjusting the Set Point] This is the critical period for making your body recognize the lost weight as its 'new normal.' We gradually reduce the intensity of the diet, allowing you to develop the strength to regulate your intake independently. Ultimately, the key is restoring the body's internal balance. With a customized approach tailored to your specific condition, dieting can become a more comfortable journey rather than a painful struggle of endurance. Please feel free to visit the clinic so we can analyze your current state together.
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