97 percent of people that start a diet and weight loss plan end up regaining any lost weight.
This is a studied fact which is a big problem with mainstream diets.
Maybe you’ve been there too and experienced the same frustrating roller coaster ride of excitement and disappointment.
Over the years I have realised the goal of course is not just to help my clients lose weight but to ensure and teach them how to keep it off. This is something many people never actually learn how to do in a sustainable enjoyable way.
This is in fact the most important part of the weight loss journey and for many the most challenging. In this post I will share 5 quick tips to help you not gain your weight back again. These are actions and tips I take everyday and so do my clients.
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DON’T RUSH IT: Losing weight too quickly can lead to muscle loss and a slower metabolism, which can make it harder to maintain weight loss. Gradually losing weight allows your body to adjust and can make it easier to maintain weight loss over the long term.
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MUSCLE IS LIFE: Building muscle mass can help increase your metabolism, making it easier to maintain weight loss. Incorporating strength training into your exercise routine can help you build muscle mass.
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EAT A BALANCE DIET: Eating a diet that is balanced and includes a variety of nutrient-dense foods can help you feel full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to healthy eating habits.
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DON’T BE TOO HARD ON YOURSELF: Stress and anxiety can lead to overeating and weight gain, so it’s important to find ways to manage stress in your life. This can include things like exercise, meditation, yoga, and talking to a therapist. Even taking a spa day, once a month, a massage, go for a swim and taking time out of your day everyday to sit alone and just breathe.
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STAY CONSISTENT: Consistently sticking to a routine can help you maintain weight loss. This can include things like exercise, meal planning, and setting regular mealtimes.
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KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR WEIGHT: Regularly monitoring weight can help you keep track of your progress and make any necessary adjustments to your diet and exercise routine
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GET QUALITY SLEEP: Adequate sleep can help regulate hunger and metabolism, which can make it easier to maintain weight loss.
- KEEP MOVING: This is one of the biggest problems many people face. Most people simply do not move enough and reserve their energy rather than use it for fuel. General Movement throughout the day called NEAT ( Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis ) consumes over 40% of our daily calories and energy. Movement such as walking, standing, cleaning, hoovering, etc. So the more you move the more you will keep the weight off.
Starting a program that is sustainable and enjoyable with the focus on long term success is the key. Avoid mainstream diets trying to trick you into their easy quick way. Most of these ways are unsustainable and unhealthy longterm and damaging to your thyroid and Metabolism, which is way most people never succeed and keep gaining weight as they age.
If you would like to find out how I can help, go the contact page and send me a message.
/ Lee Skinner
