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.