Losing weight is half the battle. It is much more difficult to maintain weight for the rest of your life. How many times have you lost weight and then gained weight again? At the same time, not only the pounds thrown off returned, but also a couple of extra ones. To prevent this from happening, you should adhere to simple rules.
Eliminate the cause of the jam
The easiest way is for those who gained extra pounds due to a sedentary lifestyle and late dinners. It is more difficult when the cause of weight gain is the "seizing" of stress and problems. If during the diet it was not possible to deal with the problem of "seizing" on your own, then it is better to seek help from a psychologist.
Continue what you started
When the weight has reached the desired level, this does not mean that you can return to the previous diet. Do not give up on proper nutrition, walking and the gym. The body has an internal memory that stores information about the previous weight for quite a long time. Determine how many calories you need to consume per day to maintain weight. And the gym and walks in the fresh air will help you not to gain too much if you overdid it a little with junk food.
Maintain good habits
Eat everything in small portions. Do not get carried away with fatty meats, sausages, smoked meats and so on. Be careful with butter, sour cream, milk, cheese. As with your diet, opt for foods that are low in fat. Remember to eat plenty of vegetables and fruits. Drink water 20 minutes before meals.
Weigh yourself weekly
Weighing yourself weekly will help you keep your weight in check. Remember, weight can and will fluctuate. And in order not to get discouraged, define a "critical number" and try not to cross its boundaries. But if it so happens that you have reached the "critical figure", take action immediately. It is quite easy to drive off the recently gained weight, but the "stale" one will cause a lot of trouble.
Don't be intimidated by disruptions
If there is a breakdown, then in no case scold yourself. Self-flagellation will lead to stress, which, in turn, will lead to the extra pounds gained. Count how many calories you ate. If the number is impressive enough, then decide for yourself that you have an unplanned cheat meal. The next day, just go back to proper nutrition and never starve. Also, figure out what caused the breakdown and try to avoid it anymore.
Love yourself
To maintain weight, you need to love yourself. Failures in life and everyday problems are not a reason to treat yourself badly. Also, you should not chase to prove to people how good you are. Change your approach to life, love yourself, show interest in yourself as a person. Live an interesting and fulfilling life. Set new goals that inspire you. And keep improving, but only for yourself and not for others.
