Fewer people regain weight after a
successful diet and exercise regimen than you might think, and certainly less
than the 95 percent sometimes cited. But there are certain behaviors and
triggers you need to avoid in order to maintain the healthier weight you have
achieved, Fox News reported July 22.
Consolidate your victories in the
battle of the bulge by:
§ Dropping the “diet”
mindset: You won’t keep the pounds off if you think of dieting as a
short-term period of depravation or a test of willpower. Long-term success
depends upon adopting healthy eating habits over your lifetime, starting by
eating whole foods and a balanced diet.
§ Getting proper sleep: You need sleep for your
body to repair itself, and lack of sleep can increase stress and related
overeating. Sleep is as important as exercise and healthy eating for
maintaining healthy weight — shoot for seven or eight hours nightly.
§ Reducing your stress: Chronic stress leads to
overproduction of the hormone cortisol, which increases cravings for fat and
carbs and slows your metabolism. Try some daily yoga, meditation, or exercise
to help calm your mind.
§ Be mindful of the
effects of aging: Hormone imbalances can increase as you get older and go through
menopause, which in turn can lead to weight gain. Work with your doctor to
develop a treatment plan that includes healthy eating, regular exercise and
sleep, stress management, and hormone therapy if needed.
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