No matter where you are in your weight loss journey, maintaining your target body weight is difficult.
Gaining weight increases one’s risk for a number of grave health issues, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, and stroke.
Every step in the right direction counts if you’re overweight because even a few pounds lost might have a positive impact on your health!
When you are within a healthy weight range:
a. Your body circulates blood more effectively.
b. You can more easily control your fluid levels.
c. Diabetes, heart disease, some malignancies, gallstones, osteoarthritis, breathing issues, and sleep apnea are less likely to affect you.
d. You might have more energy to make other beneficial health adjustments and feel better about yourself.Although losing weight is difficult, it is unquestionably worthwhile. It seems obvious enough: You must expend more calories than you consume in order to reduce weight. You also need to strike a balance between physical exercise and a nutritious diet in order to maintain your weight. The majority of fad diets and rapid weight loss plans fail because they don’t teach you how to sustain a healthy weight over time.
Keeping the burden aside
Alright, you’ve shed a few pounds. You can now unwind, right? Not so quickly! It can require as much work to maintain weight reduction as it does to lose it. Here are some pointers:
a. Recognise your obstacles, triggers, and go-to justifications. Everybody has them!
b. Never deceive yourself. This endeavour will take time. The most difficult years after a major weight loss may be the first year or two. Long-term success is more likely to those who can persevere.
c. Take note of the successful people around you and try to emulate them.
d. Assemble a network of friends, relatives, and medical professionals who will encourage you to stick to your new, healthy routines.
e. Look for constructive methods to encourage oneself to persevere.
f. Ultimately, the decision rests with you. Make sure you are responsible for the choices you make.
g. And keep in mind that dieting by itself won't cut it. Exercise is even more important for those who are striving to maintain their weight loss. 150 to 300 minutes of physical activity each week are advised by the American Heart Association to prevent the additional pounds from returning.Lapsing and relapsing
A slide into old habits or a little error is called a lapse. When you have a terrible day and overindulge or neglect your exercise regimen, this can occur. A relapse occurs when you return for a few days or weeks to previous behaviours.
Recall that failing does not equate to a lapse or relapse. You can resume your course. Instead of binge eating or becoming couch potatoes, try to come up with some fresh, healthier ways to deal with life’s stressors. Go for a stroll, chat with a buddy, or offer assistance to someone else. Just keep going!