The Skinny

So you’ve lost the weight… NOW WHAT?

For many people who have reached their goal weight, now comes the toughest part, which is keeping the weight OFF for good. Maintenance can be tricky, so you have to remember that the new habits that you have acquired MUST remain with you for a LIFETIME, hence the saying “LIFESTYLE CHANGE”. You often find yourself thinking “will I NEVER be able to eat real food” and the answer to that would be that in moderation MOST foods are allowed, but always remember , portion control is EVERYTHING. Making mindful food choices always will keep the pounds at bay especially during this phase of your healthy living journey.

During the maintenance phase, your body is desperately fighting to regain every pound that you have lost in record speed. Research has shown that during and after weight loss our metabolism slows down and our appetite increases. A good way to combat that is to understand how many calories you were burning when you lost the weight and decrease your calorie consumption by at least 300 calories. You might have raised your eyebrows at that suggestion, but trust me, you’ll thank me later. The bottom line is that when you are losing weight you are often the most active that you’ve been for a long time because you understand that this behavior will give you the results you want. But, how long can you keep this vigorous exercise regiment up, because truth be told LIFE HAPPENS to everyone.

So, before you throw in the towel at the finish line, remember all that you have accomplished thus far and most importantly, that you’re NOT in it ALONE.

With your success and health in mind,

Natonée