Stress fractures and anemia are most common. Nutritional standards are important to maintain a high performance level. Regular cola can add pounds to your weight. Most drinks add calories rather than displace calories. Soft drinks are increasing in size.
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This puts weight cyclers at increased risk of cardiovascular disease. These findings may have a great significance because 40 percent of adult women report attempts to lose weight, and many will gain it back. Low HDL cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease. Weight cycling was defined as intentionally losing at least 10 pounds at least three times during one's life. However, the effects of weight cycling on HDL levels were independent of other factors known to affect HDL levels, such as BMI, excess abdominal fat, smoking, lack of exercise, alcohol intake, hormone replacement therapy, diabetes, and race.