Question about dieting? -

I weigh 160 lbs. and I want to lose weight to be healthier. I was on an extreme diet of only 500 calories a day, but after becoming educated, I realized how unhealthy that is. However, what if I gradually increased my caloric intake so I can lose weight quickly but still not have the yo-yo effect, for example, increasing to 750 calories (with exercise) until I lose another 10 lbs., then increasing to 1,000 calories (with exercise) until I lose another 10 lbs., then eating 1,500 calories? Will this still cause the yo-yo effect? And if this is still unhealthy, how can I increase my caloric intake to a healthy level but still not gain weight? I m receiving a lot of mixed messages, for example, that the only reason the yo-yo effect takes place is because people very quickly increase their calories, but then some say that you will gain weight no matter what blah blah blah.

Just eat small amount of meals at regular intervals that is 3 times a day ..no restriction for food which ever is ur favorite eat it...and drink lot of water ..walk whenever you get time...trust me it will help a lot..