10 Healthy Habits That Will Help You Lose Weight

The true challenge now is to keep it off for good.

All too frequently, women who lose weight revert to the same and bad habits that led them to be overweight in the first place – and this brings them straight back to fat-Ville.

But it doesn't have to be this way all the time — here are 10 tried-and-true methods for keeping those pounds off your body.

1. BE ACTIVE AT ALL TIMES

Without a doubt, you accomplished weight reduction success by including exercise into your daily routine. Continue to exercise like you did when you were attempting to reduce weight.

Don't think that just because you've lost weight, you can stop exercising.

It is not only beneficial to your weight loss, but it is also beneficial to your cardiovascular and mental health.

2. WEIGH YOURSELF ONCE EVERY WEEK

Sometimes regaining weight creeps up on you unexpectedly, and you may not notice it until your jeans feel tighter or your shirt buttons won't fasten.

Instead of waiting for it to happen, go on the scale once a week to check sure you're still on track with your weight.

A two to three-pound fluctuation is typical, but if the scale is consistently moving in the wrong way, it's time to rethink your food and amount of activity.

3. KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR PORTION CONTROL

Continue to be as conscientious about portion sizes as you were when you were attempting to lose weight.

As a consequence, you may keep your calorie intake at a typical level without too much concern.

Remember, the smaller the serving, the fewer calories, carbohydrates, and fat there are.

4. DO NOT REDUCE YOUR CALORIES.

If you were eating 1500 calories a day as part of your weight-loss plan, don't cut back even after you've reached your desired weight.

Why? Excessive calorie restriction will result in a weight increase, which you do not desire.

Maintain your current calorie intake while also ensuring enough protein, carbohydrate, and fat intake.

Rather than eliminating eating entirely, choose high-volume items with fewer calories.

5. CONTINUE TO DRINK WATER

Make sure to stay hydrated throughout the day. This is not only excellent for your body, but it will also fill you up, which means less bingeing on junk foods, which is bad when you're trying to maintain a healthy weight.

6. DISPLAY A LARGE IMAGE OF YOURSELF ON YOUR MIRROR

You've undoubtedly got a few images of yourself before you lost weight.

Keep them visible to remind yourself of how far you've come and why you don't want to go back.

Consider those images to be the start of a new, better chapter in your life.

7. MAINTAIN A FOOD JOURNAL

This may seem superfluous now that you've lost weight, but by continuing to track what you eat each day, you will hold yourself more responsible by being able to see what you're eating and whether you're straying and reverting to old patterns and behaviors.

And because it's right in front of you, you'll be able to make any required adjustments sooner, before the weight begins creeping back on.

8. GET STARTED WITH STRENGTH TRAINING

Women who spent 20 minutes a day lifting weights accumulated less belly fat than those who performed 20 minutes of exercise every day, according to studies.

This is due to the fact that resistance exercises both burn calories and develop muscle. And the extra lean muscle keeps your metabolism running smoothly.

9. BEGIN YOUR DAY RIGHT

It's the same old breakfast advice.

But it's worth reiterating since 78 percent of women who dropped at least 30 pounds and kept it off for a year or longer eat breakfast every day, according to a large-scale study of women.

10. COOK AT HOME

While you shouldn't completely forsake your favorite restaurant, creating your own supper is a quick and easy approach to ensure your meal is as healthful as possible.

Furthermore, research has shown that women who cook at home seldom struggle with their weight.

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