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topicnews · October 24, 2024

8 Lifestyle Tips to Maintain Your Weight Loss

8 Lifestyle Tips to Maintain Your Weight Loss

Losing weight is an important milestone in itself, but maintaining your new goal weight can sometimes be even more difficult. After weeks or months of diligently sticking to healthy eating habits and sweating in the gym, it’s common to revert to old habits, resulting in weight gain. Don’t worry because we have done our homework and compiled the top 10 tips to help you maintain your weight.

“The data shows that there is weight gain with any type of weight loss modality. “This means that your behavior simply determines how quickly you may be able to gain the weight back,” explains Dr. Amy LeeChief Medical Advisor for Lindora, a leading provider of weight loss and metabolic health services. “Lifestyle changes are the most common success factor for sustainable weight loss and weight control.”

Remember that consistency is crucial for successful weight loss and control. From determining the right workout plan to choosing your favorite, balanced meals to mix up, the habits you follow after losing weight are extremely important. So let’s look at 10 tips to help you maintain your weight loss and lead a healthy lifestyle.

Find a partner or resource who can offer you professional advice.

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Find an exercise or diet partner, or seek advice from a professional who can be of great help on your weight control journey.

“Although we may not believe it, working with a nutrition expert promotes new understanding, the development of new habits, promotes responsibility and celebrates progress,” Dr. Lee. “Psychological support from a nutritionist, life coach, RD, nurse or medical provider can have a big impact on outcomes and behavior change.”

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Eat a breakfast rich in fiber and protein.

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You’ve probably heard the saying many times that breakfast is the most important meal of the day – and it’s true!

“Starting the day with a high-fiber, high-protein breakfast will help you stay full longer, reduce hunger hormones, and curb cravings later in the day, making it easier for you to stick to a healthy eating plan,” explains Amy Goodson, MS, RD, CSSD, LDa Registered Nutritionist and Certified Sports Dietetics Specialist who sits on our Medical Expert Board.

Eat a balanced diet.

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Eat a nutritious diet full of fiber and protein.

“Protein helps maintain muscle mass, and fiber keeps you full longer, reducing overeating,” Goodson tells us. “Together, they make you feel fuller for longer after meals, helping with portion control.”

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Exercise regularly.

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If you want to maintain your new goal weight, a regular exercise program is key. Getting your body moving burns calories and boosts your metabolism.

“Physical activity, especially a mix of strength training and cardio, helps maintain metabolism and balance energy expenditure,” shares Goodson.

Practice portion control.

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Paying attention to portion sizes, whether at dinner or at home, is the key to weight management success.

“Portion control prevents overeating, especially with high-calorie foods,” says Goodson. “The goal is to eat until you are no longer hungry, rather than full. Make half your plate vegetables, a quarter lean protein, and a quarter high-fiber carbohydrates to promote satiety and manage satiety.”

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Eat regular meals.

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Skipping meals entirely is a surefire way to cause setbacks. Goodson recommends eating nutritious meals on a regular basis.

“Consistent meal times help maintain metabolism and reduce the risk of overeating later in the day,” she explains. “The goal is to eat every three to four hours throughout the day.”

Celebrate victories that have nothing to do with scale.

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Being your own cheerleader can have a big impact on your efforts. Be sure to celebrate victories that don’t require you to step on the scale.

“By paying attention to positive health changes (e.g., increased energy), you can keep motivation high without relying solely on the scale,” emphasizes Goodson.

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Don’t ignore long-term lifestyle changes.

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Don’t lose sight of long-term lifestyle changes. Weight loss is typically viewed as a “one-time goal” rather than a lifelong commitment full of healthy habits and changes.

“To maintain weight loss, it’s important to develop healthy habits that will help maintain weight loss over time,” emphasizes Goodson.

Alexa Mellardo

Alexa is Mind + Body’s deputy editor for Eat This, Not That!, overseeing the M+B channel and providing readers with exciting fitness, wellness and self-care topics. Read more about Alexa