You’ve finally arrived and have lost all of your excess weight after a long weight reduction journey, most likely with ups and downs.
The true challenge now is to keep it off for good.
All too frequently, women who lose weight revert to the same and harmful habits that led them to be overweight in the first place — and this takes them straight back to fat-ville.
But it doesn’t have to be this way all the time — here are 10 tried-and-true methods for keeping those pounds off your body.
1. STAY ACTIVE ALL THE TIME
Without a doubt, you accomplished weight reduction success by including exercise in your daily routine. Continue to exercise like you did when you were attempting to reduce weight.
Don’t think that just because you’ve lost weight, you can stop exercising.
It is not only beneficial to your weight loss, but it is also beneficial to your cardiovascular and mental health.
2. WEIGH YOURSELF ONCE A WEEK
Sometimes regaining weight creeps up on you unexpectedly, and you may not notice it until your jeans feel tighter or your shirt buttons won’t fasten.
Instead of waiting for it to happen, step on the scale once a week to check sure you’re still on track with your weight.
A two to three-pound fluctuation is typical, but if the scale is consistently moving in the wrong way, it’s time to rethink your food and amount of activity.
3. REMAIN AWARE OF PORTION CONTROL.
Continue to be as conscientious about portion sizes as you were when you were attempting to lose weight.
As a consequence, you may keep your calorie intake at a regular level without too much concern.
Remember, the smaller the serving, the fewer calories, carbohydrates, and fat there are.
4. DO NOT CUT BACK ON CALORIES
If you were eating 1500 calories a day as part of your weight-loss plan, don’t cut back even after you’ve reached your desired weight.
Why? Excessive calorie restriction will result in weight growth, which you do not desire.
Maintain your current calorie intake while also ensuring adequate protein, carbohydrate, and fat intake.
Rather than eliminating meals entirely, choose high-volume items with fewer calories.
5. KEEP DRINKING WATER
Make sure to stay hydrated throughout the day. This is not only beneficial for your body, but it will also fill you up, which means less bingeing on junk foods, which is bad when you’re trying to maintain a healthy weight.
6. HANG A LARGE IMAGE OF YOURSELF IN YOUR MIRROR.
You’ve undoubtedly got a few photographs of yourself before you lose weight.
Keep them visible to remind yourself of how far you’ve come and why you don’t want to go back.
Consider those images to be the start of a new, better chapter in your life.
7. KEEP A FOOD JOURNAL
This may seem superfluous now that you’ve lost weight, but by continuing to track what you eat each day, you will hold yourself more responsible by being able to see what you’re eating and whether you’re straying and reverting to old patterns and behaviors.
And because it’s right in front of you, you’ll be able to make any necessary adjustments sooner, before the weight starts creeping back on.
8. START STRENGTH TRAINING
Women who spent 20 minutes a day lifting weights developed less belly fat than those who performed 20 minutes of exercise every day, according to studies.
This is due to the fact that resistance exercises both burn calories and develop muscle. And the extra lean muscle keeps your metabolism running smoothly.
9. START YOUR DAY RIGHT
It’s the same old breakfast advice.
But it’s worth reiterating since 78 percent of women who dropped at least 30 pounds and kept it off for a year or longer eat breakfast every day, according to a large-scale study of women.
10. COOK AT HOME
While you shouldn’t completely forsake your favorite restaurant, cooking your own supper is a quick and easy method to ensure your meal is as healthy as possible.
Furthermore, studies have shown that women who cook at home seldom struggle with weight gain.