Keep the Weight Off for Good!

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Hello,

This is another from my other group. Thought I'd share.

Gena

> Five Surefire Ways To Keep The Pounds From Creeping Back On.

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> 1. THINK LONG-TERM: After you've reached your goal weight, you have

> to maintain a healthy eating plan forever. But you don't have to be

> too strict; most successful maintainers stop counting calories once

> they drop the weight - instead, they keep a mental check on their fat

> intake by eating plenty of veggies and whole grains. [Learning

> portion size and caloric value of foods is the key]

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> 2. GO EASY ON YOURSELF: Don't throw in the towel just because you

> slipped and ate a sundae. Deciding that you've already blown the day

> only encourages self-defeating behavior. The next thing you know

> you'll be overeating the rest of the day and the next morning - brush

> off the indiscretion and resolve to eat more healthfully at the next

> meal. [This holds true for missing a weeks worth of workouts as well,

> just start when you can - don't beat yourself up over it. Things do

> pop up that we can't control]

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> 3. GET CONNECTED - TO YOURSELF: Emotional eating is often a

> significant factor in weight gain; keeping a close watch on how

> certain feelings affect your desire to hit the fridge can help

> prevent recurrent slip-ups. A food diary may useful, too. It will

> enable you to see which situations or emotions trigger you to eat.

> [if I find myself with uncontrollable munchies, I head out the door

> to stroll the mall or begin futzing with photo albums - something

> involving my hands]

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> 4. LOVE YOUR WORKOUT: People who are most successful at sustaining

> weight loss exercise about an hour most days of the week. To help

> make fitness a permanent part of your life, choose activities you

> enjoy for reasons beyond calorie burn. Yoga, martial arts, training

> for a 5k... [Don't give up searching for that one activity you love,

> there are many out there to try]

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> 5. ASK FOR SUPPORT FROM A FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER: The danger of

> employing everyone you know to help keep you on track lies in the

> loss of control. Eventually, you'll tire of everyone asking if you're

> allowed to eat this or that, and you may even rebel against the

> intrusion by overeating. Minimize the pressure by choosing one

> special person in whom to confide in about your weight maintenance

> program.

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> (Suzanna Markstein)

> ~Stacie

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