For anybody trying to lose weight, the lose weight-gain weight cycle is often the trap that they fall into. It is the most common weight loss strategy used by many people, yet is the most ineffective because it actually PROMOTES weight gain. It is unfortunate then that most people revert to this strategy when trying to lose weight. In this 2 part presentation, the mechanisms of the lose-weight-gain weight cycle will be discussed.  In part 2, you will learn how your brain will alter your physiology during this cycle, thus promoting weight gain and inhibiting weight loss in the future.