Once you've achieved your desired weight, you return to your old
eating habits and levels of activity, the weight will return.
Plain and simple.
Quick-fix diets face this kind of problem. They don't offer
long-term changes which sometimes cause the downfall of the
program.
Stay realistic
Avoid feeling dissatisfaction with what you have accomplished.
Enjoy your life and be satisfied with the healthy weight you can
achieve. Initially, weight loss is gradual compared to those who
return to their previous weight.
Have self-discipline
People who watch their weight show flexibility in their
self-control. Most of the time, they make healthy choices but
does not avoid eating food.
Eat healthily
Learn proper choice, preparation and enjoyment of a balanced
diet. Skill in cooking low-fat diet, understanding labels of
food and being able to judge portion sizes food labels and
having the ability to judge portion sizes contribute to a
balanced diet.
Eating regular meals, tasting them and planning ahead is also a
part of this.
How to eat like a successful slimmer
* Maintain a balanced, lower fat diet in addition to fruits and
vegetables. * Don't stay away from any foods, eat portion sizes
and minimize the amount of certain foods. * Eat three regular
meals a day at regular times (starting with breakfast), and
lesser snacks. * Dine out occasionally, but lessen fast food. *
Sit down to eat your meals, enjoy them and pay attention to what
you're eating.
Stay active
Getting regular exercise is one of the factors that determine
long-term success. It does not only burn unwanted calories and
increase metabolism but also increases self-esteem and fights
stress.
According to research, walking alone for 30 minutes daily plus
some additional activities during the week can be enough.
Have ongoing support
The right kind of support during and after weight loss is vital.
It is not an easy task and maintaining them is not easy as well.
Self-monitoring, being conscious and taking down notes is a way
of supporting yourself.
Learn to deal with stress
Food is a quick and effective method of handling stress for some
people. Evaluate the stresses in your life and your response to
these stresses.
Discover new ways to handle your stress. Regular exercise,
breathing techniques and removing negative self-talk that fuels
anxiety.
Be like a successful slimmer
* Regularly inspect your weight (once or twice a week) or use
another indicator. * Avoid guilt-feeling when you overeat or
about certain foods. * Handle stress and solve problems. Ask for
assistance and support from your family, friends, a club,
website or health professionals.
About the author:
Jan Thomsen is writing health, diet and exercise articles for
the
1200 calories diet
site and family oriented articles for the Halds
family blog
