So how do you keep off weight once it has been lost? When
you lose weight as part of a weight loss plan or diet, you
want to ensure that weight stays off for good.
Unfortunately although people lose weight, most tend to put
back on within a couple of months. Repeating these
behaviours over a long period results in a permanent
"yo-yo" dieting, weight constantly being lost then put back
on again.
The secret is to break up that behavioural pattern of "yo
yo" dieting and replace it with a new pattern which will
allow you to lose and then maintain your weight.
Following the 5 steps below willgive you a clear direction
to being able to maintain any weight you have lost.
Step 1 Stick to a routine:
It is very important to keep that routine in your life,
which made you lose weight in the first place. The problem
starts when you lose weight, achieve the weight loss target
and just relax. The main purpose of the diet and fitness
routine was designed to allow you to lose weight in the
first place. Try to stick to your diet / weight loss plan
but occasionally eat in between, enjoy parties go to
restaurants from time to time. However keep a sensible
limit to it. Do the same for your physical activities. But
now you can reduce the time and duration. For example if
you used to have exercises 5 times a week, now you can do
it three times a week.
Step 2: Check your weight on a regular basis:
Make sure you have a weight scale, keeping it in a place
where you can see it on a regular basis, for example the
bathroom ,bedroom or even your workplace. Also weigh
yourself everyday where possible. Try to do this in the
evening or before going to bed. This is because that is the
time when you weigh your maximum. In the mornings your
weight is always reduced, this would then give you a false
impression that you've lost weight and consequently you
would eat more that day. Doing this checking of weight on
a regular basis keeps your body in shape. So if you need
lose weight it only tends to be a few pounds you need to
lose.
Step 3. Have routine medical check ups:
Make sure you get your routine medical checkups, and when
you get your check up, make sure you get checked for those
things that tend to increase weight. These include thyroid
problems, hormonal imbalances, water retention and stress.
With women Pregnancy and Pre Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) can
have a dramatic increase in weight. All these factors must
taken into consideration when trying to maintain your
weight.
Step 4. Stick to your size:
Make sure you do your best to keep the same clothes size.
Whether you are size 10, 12 or 14 , stick to it like glue.
If you buy a dress or suit in your size and you think it is
too tight or uncomfortable . Don't alter your clothes, what
you need to do is to alter yourself. Trim your body and
lose some pounds. This will stop you getting into the
habit of altering your clothes to disguise your weight.
Step 5. Ask your partner or friends to help you:
Having a support group of friends and family to lose pounds
and maintain weight is an effective way to encourage you,
and increase your chances of succeeding. Your friends and
your family will appreciate you for you trying to improve
your life for the better. Friends and family will be
reluctant to offer you something to eat that is not healthy
for you. If you want a honest opinion about your weight you
are more likely to get it from friends and family than
complete strangers.
I hope these 5 key steps to maintain lost weight will help
you through the rest of your life.
Good luck for maintaining that lost weight.
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