Weight Loss Terminology

noun the practice of repeatedly losing and regaining weight

• Yo-yo dieting, or the cycle of losing and gaining weight repeatedly, can have negative impacts on one's overall health.
• I'm so tired of yo-yo dieting, I just want to find a sustainable way to maintain my weight.
• Yo-yo dieting is such a rollercoaster, I can never seem to stick to a plan for long.
• Her approach to relationships is like yo-yo dieting, constantly going back and forth without any consistency.

noun a term used in the context of promoting an idealized and often unhealthy body image that encourages extreme thinness

• The concept of thinspiration has been a controversial topic in the fashion industry.
• She often looks at thinspiration images on social media to stay motivated for her diet.
• Some people use thinspiration to help them achieve their weight loss goals.
• For her, running in the park is her thinspiration, it keeps her motivated to stay fit and healthy.