Lots and lots of people assume that the hardest part of weight loss is, well, losing it. That's not the case (which is real great considering the difficulty I'm having with that part). Maintaining your weight can be just as difficult as losing it.
Why?
Your body has, what I refer to as, a "normal" weight. This is the natural weight that your body gravitates towards. This weight can change. The heavier a person gets the higher the normal weight gets....that doesn't mean that the thinner somebody gets the lower the normal weight gets. That's the problem.When you lose weight your body still wants to gravitate towards what it was.
What can be done to maintain your body weight?
Physical Activity I know, I know...this part sucks for me too. =) Exercising is important. Exercise increases your metabolism and helps your body use up the fuel that you've put into it. Your body continues to burn calories long after your exercise is finished for the day. How cool is that!? And, of course, on a side-note unrelated to weight, IT'S GOOD FOR YOU!
Diet Yes, folks, what you put into your body still matters. The average caloric intake is between 1,500 and 2,000 calories a day. Be mindful of what you're putting into your body! Fruits and veggies should be a huge part of your diet as well as lean meats, proteins, whole wheat, fat-free dairy, etc. You know the good stuff! Eat it!
Figuring Your Calories This is for those of you who are not on the Weight Watchers program. When you've reached the weight that you want to maintain, you should add 200 calories to your diet. Weigh yourself at the end of the week and determine if you've lost, maintained, or gained weight. You have to adjust your intake accordingly. This process does take some time. If you still lost weight after adding calories, add some more. If you maintained your weight then you are set to go! If you gained weight then decrease the calories by a tidbit. You guys are smart...you can figure it out. =)
Know Your Clothing You are the best judge of how your clothes fit. Use that to your advantage! It's easy to tell if your clothes are becoming loose or tight. Get rid of clothes that don't fit. Keep what works and make sure that you can stay in them!
Watch Your Trigger Foods Ya know those fatty foods that don't stand a chance of sitting in the cupboard? Those are the ones you want to steer clear of. If you can't control the amount of food that you're eating, don't keep it in the house. Don't go to the grocery store hungry either! You are the boss of what you eat. Take responsibility for it!
Weigh Yourself Weekly To make sure you're on track, you'll want to weigh yourself weekly. You'll want to remain within +/-2 lbs. of your desired weight. Some fluctuation is okay (it IS a body, after all).
So, my lovely friends, I hope this helps you maintain that lovely figure that you've acquired. =) Come at me with any questions, comments, etc.
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