Losing Weight keeping the Weight Off

Losing Weight 
keeping the Weight Off

Our advice about how to lose weight in this 12-week  can also help you to better manage your weight in the long term.

 Below are some of the common features among people who have lost weight and have been successful at keeping it off: Stick to lower-calorie eating In studies of people who have lost weight and kept it off for at least a year, most continued to eat a diet lower in calories than before their diet. 

Keep planning ahead Maintain your healthier eating habit regardless of changes in your routine, such as eating out, weekends or holidays. By planning ahead, you’re less likely to slip up. Eat breakfast Research shows that breakfast can help people control their weight. Having breakfast can help you avoid getting too hungry and snacking later on. 

Stay active Studies show that people who’ve lost weight and kept it off typically do 60 to 90 minutes of physical activity most days of the week while not overeating. Keep using the chart Keep using the food and activity chart and calorie counter to stay in control of your calories and exercise.

 They will help prevent your calorie count from creeping back up. Watch your weight Weigh yourself regularly, for example once a week, to help you stay on track and correct small weight gains before they become serious relapses. Get support Get family and friends to support your new healthier lifestyle, whether it’s by helping you make healthier food choices or getting active and doing some exercise with you.

 Stay consistent Stick to your eating and activity plan seven days a week. Don’t be tempted to ease off at the end of the week or during holidays. Keep it interesting Variety is the spice of life, so if you feel yourself slipping back to old ways, mix things up a bit. Buy a new healthy cookbook, sign up for a healthy cooking course or try a new activity.