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The secrets of maintaining weight loss
weight loss tips,healthy eating,Good Housekeeping
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Everyone can lose weight - temporarily. The problem is that at least 80% of us put it all back on again. Here are the 12 golden rules for making your weight loss permanent
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The secrets of maintaining weight loss
weight loss tips,emotional wellbeing,healthy eating,Good Housekeeping
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When people are allowed to eat what they like in moderation, they find it easier to maintain weight loss than when foods are forbidden.
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The secrets of maintaining weight loss
breakfast & brunch,weight loss tips,healthy eating,Good Housekeeping
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Follow-up studies of successful maintainers found that nearly 80% ate breakfast every day. Your metabolism slows down overnight, and eating in the morning gets it going.
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The secrets of maintaining weight loss
weight loss tips,healthy eating,Good Housekeeping
Woman's feet on weighing scales
You don't need to be obsessive, but most successful maintainers report getting on the scales once a week to stay focused.
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The secrets of maintaining weight loss
weight loss tips,healthy eating,Good Housekeeping
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Write down everything you eat in the early days to help identify unhelpful patterns.
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The secrets of maintaining weight loss
weight loss tips,healthy eating,Good Housekeeping
woman in green top using knife and fork eating lunch
A recent German study found successful maintainers avoid eating on the hoof, but sit down and take their time over meals.
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The secrets of maintaining weight loss
weight loss tips,emotional wellbeing,healthy eating,Good Housekeeping
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They're bound to happen, particularly in the first six to 12 months. Plan your strategy for coping, whether it's calling a friend or just distracting yourself.
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The secrets of maintaining weight loss
weight loss tips,emotional wellbeing,exercise,healthy eating,Good Housekeeping
Empty dinner plate with single fork on top
If it does, don't panic and do something drastic, such as starving yourself or giving up. Eat 75% of your normal portion for dinner, skip wine and do a little more exercise to get back on track.
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The secrets of maintaining weight loss
weight loss tips,exercise,healthy eating,Good Housekeeping
Woman on a bike exercising drinking from her water bottle
There's no getting away from it, regular exercise is the key to keeping weight down, and research shows that maintainers are active for at least an hour every day.
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The secrets of maintaining weight loss
weight loss tips,emotional wellbeing,Good Housekeeping
close up shot of woman with long hair eating large lollipop
Make a conscious decision to save calories for food that you really enjoy.
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The secrets of maintaining weight loss
weight loss tips,emotional wellbeing,healthy eating,stress management,Good Housekeeping
Woman looking upset with her head in her hands
Stop and ask yourself if you're really hungry, or if you're trying to cope with anger, stress or anxiety. If it's the latter, address the matter
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The secrets of maintaining weight loss
weight loss tips,healthy eating,Good Housekeeping
woman eating large green apple
The danger is that the longer you wait, the more likely you are to overeat. Eat balanced meals and eat them regularly.
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The secrets of maintaining weight loss
weight loss tips,emotional wellbeing,Good Housekeeping
Woman with dark hair smiling holding a strawberry
When you feel your motivation slipping, remember that research shows the longer you keep the weight off, the less effort it takes.
The secrets of maintaining weight loss
Everyone can lose weight - temporarily. The problem is that at least 80% of us put it all back on again. Here are the 12 golden rules for making your weight loss permanent
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