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One challenge is losing weight; another is keeping it off. While most people are frustrated about maintaining weight loss, some have been able to do so for years. Here are some tips and a little insight into what people who have maintained their weight loss had to say about how they did it.
1. Routine Works: Jessica's Success at 5 Years
For Jessica Evans, who lost 80 pounds five years ago, the answer lies in consistency. She gets in her cardio and strength training exercises. She preps all her meals every week so that healthy options are always available.
She says that staying with a routine has been the real key to her long-term success. She further added that one should find a routine that worked and stick to it, even when life gets in the way.
2. Mindset Matters: Kevin's Approach to Maintenance
Kevin Brown lost 100 pounds three years ago, and for him, keeping that weight off has been all about the head games. Kevin considers weight loss as a lifelong commitment, not a short-term goal. He believes in progress, not perfection, and allows himself permission to indulge sometimes without the too-much-guilt factor.
Kevin also practices some mindful eating. He is very mindful of portion sizes and eats only when he feels hungry. This way, he's been able to maintain the weight he lost and live a balanced life.
3. Social Support: Emily's Secret to Success
Four years ago, Emily Smith dropped 60 pounds of weight, and she credits that to be the help from friends and family. Because she was part of a local fitness group, she found many more similarly minded people who had the very same goal in mind: losing weight. She was able to stay motivated through their support.
She also shares her journey on social media, letting others on similar journeys know. To her, a strong support system is very instrumental in keeping the weight off in the long run.
