If only weight loss was easy.  For some it can be but for most it can be a perplexing conundrum of lose weight, gain it back, repeat – lose weight, gain it back, repeat.  This rhythmic pattern of weight cycling is affectionately referred to as ‘yo-yo’ dieting.  We’ve all heard of the term and some of us may have experienced the up and down weight scale ride where we lose weight only to quickly and expectedly regain it back.