Is yo-yo dieting a no-no?

Yo-yo dieting -- losing weight only to quickly gain it back -- has been linked to many health problems, including high blood pressure. Average Joes and Janes aren't the only ones who fall into this dieting pitfall; Martha recently told us about some celebs who have famously yo-yo dieted.

Some experts dispute the claims that weight cycling can lead to cardiovascular and metabolic disorders. While losing excess weight and keeping it off is undeniably the best way to go, anyone who has pounds to lose shouldn't let the fear of yo-yo dieting keep them from trying to shed their excess pounds.

The key to keeping weight off is maintaining good habits -- exercise and healthful eating don't go away once you hit your goal weight. It's also a good idea to step on the scale from time to time to make sure you're sticking to your goal weight. Diet Blog has some more weight maintenance tips to share.