After putting huge amount of time and energy it is definitely not the result you want. If you have achieved a weigh loss then you need to maintain that weight for all times to come. It is sounds simple but in reality it is not because of the fact that maintaining weight is more difficult than reducing weight.
There is high possibility that you will feel like taking a break from healthy foods after a crash diet program. That means weight gain. Then since you are off the hook you feel less pressure and will go light on exercises.
There are several other factors which can go unnoticed and you will see your weight starting to creep up again.
So if you have just achieved your target weight then never ease off the pressure. The way to do is that you need a daily chart of weight measurement as a first step. That will help as then you can make sure that your weight is not inching up. If it is then you need to scale back on your food intake and reinvigorate yourself for more exercise.
Make sure that you do not go back into the habit of eating outside. Eating outside will give you that temptation to eat all sorts junk foods that you have been avoiding all the time. Plus you are never sure of how many calories you are eating. So you best bet is to have food at home.
Proteins are your best friend. It is protein that helps you maintain weight and also will add muscle to your body. Make sure that you have about 25% of protein in your daily diet. That will help keep the weight in check and also will tone up your body.
Another thing is that after achieving your target weight make sure that you plan for another week of crash diet every two months. That will give you a planned week for strenuous exercising and healthy eating. This will also make sure that psychologically you are well aware that you need to check your weight. If you are not a sports person then make sure that you take sports in some form or the other.
One of the most important things that one can do is keep a journal of what you eat, everything you eat. Read that again. EVERYTHING! It will not help you if you cheat. No one will see it but you. It is best to try to record what you are taking in as you are eating as not to forget. Another benefit is that it may stop you from eating something if you know you are going to have to write it down because a month from now when you are trying to see why you aren't? losing weight you will see all the ?bad? stuff you shouldn't have eaten.
Eat balanced meals and spread them out over smaller meals and portions. Low calorie diets work for a short period of time but they are very tough to stay on for a long period of time. You will get tired and irritable, lack the energy to do any exercise, and it makes it difficult to plan meals at home as well as dining out.
The best rule of thumb is to not starve yourself nor overindulge. The most important meal is breakfast and you should be sure to eat a very healthy breakfast every morning. Although the standard suggestion is three meals per day you will receive much better results by spreading your daily intake out over six smaller meals. This will also keep your metabolism stoked up and keep your blood sugar at optimal levels.
Eat foods that are as close to their natural state as possible. Fresh is better. Try to stay away from packaged foods, if it comes in a package it has had something done to it by man. Avoid the convenience type foods that are in the ?heat and eat? kind of packaging, they are usually full of calories and sodium.
Drink water whenever possible in place of sodas, tea, and other beverages. Our bodies need a gallon of water a day which is the eight 8 ounce glasses that you always hear about. If you work or live in an environment with excessive heat or you are exercising you will need more.
In closing the big key to maintaining weight loss for a long period of time is to exercise more and eat less. I know you wanted some magic secret. But it really is that simple.
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