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 People think that losing weight is just a process that begins when you make changes to lose weight and ends when you've lost all the weight. If you're not continuing with the changes that you've made, you might find yourself back at the original weight. Instead of going up and down on the scale, here are ten secrets that you can use to keep your slim figure.
• Weight training - People that have more muscle mass will burn more calories, even at rest. So, you will want to incorporate some weight training into your maintenance plan.
• Food journaling - When you write down what you eat, you will be able to control food intake. Keeping an eye on how you're eating can alert you of problems before they become pounds.
• Daily exercise - When you want to keep the weight off, exercise will need to become a part of your life. Try to fit in thirty to sixty minutes of exercise each day.
• Allow yourself treats - You can also learn to have a treat every now and then, enjoying it instead of overindulging in it.
• Look at making changes rather than dieting - When you want to lose weight, the 'sprint' approach isn't a long-term fix. You need to permanently change your eating habits in order to ensure that your weight stays at its new position.
• Learn to make favorite recipes healthier - If you have a favorite cheesecake recipe; why not learn how to make it lower in fat and sugar? This way, you can still enjoy the foods you love.
• Get support - Telling your friends and family about your goals can help to get everyone into supporting your efforts. Family gatherings should have healthy food options.
• Keep the stress away - Many people eat when they are stressed, but when you've lost weight, you want to avoid this kind of trigger. Instead, find ways that help you deal with stress instead of eating.
• Watch your weight - Studies have shown that those that regularly monitor their weight tend to keep off weight better than those that don't. Weigh in at least once a week.
• Recognize a slip up and forgive yourself - You will have times when eating right will be more difficult, but you will persevere. Acknowledge that you made a poor eating choice and then forgive yourself and eat better at the next meal.
Keeping the weight off can actually be more difficult than losing it in the first place, but when you're committed to keeping trim, these tips should help.
About the Author:
Lynn VanDyke is a master trainer and fitness nutritionist. Her fitness site, http://www.strength-training-woman.com is ranked within the top 1% of all websites. She has authored the wildly popular ebook, Melt the Fat (http://www.melt-the-fat.com). It is yielded as one of the best fitness and nutrition ebooks available. |
