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9 Obese Women's Weight Loss and Maintenance Strategies

You start a diet, lose weight, and finally feel comfortable and content with how you look and feel – so you quit dieting and return to your former lifestyle.

By Nikhil ShahPublished 4 years ago 3 min read

After a few weeks, the previously lost weight begins to reappear.

And the never-ending cycle of dissatisfaction with the scale begins anew.

Is this something you have to deal with all the time?

Don't worry, you're not alone. This happens to everyone.

But the good news is that there are techniques to keep yo-yo dieting from repeating again and again.

So, if you want your hard work to pay off in the long run, follow these seven recommendations from ladies who used to weigh more than 200 pounds, lost the weight, and have successfully kept it off for years.

1. DON’T ELIMINATE ANY FOODS (COMPLETELY)

Instead of eliminating things from your diet entirely, which leads to bingeing later, find a method to incorporate them into your healthy lifestyle.

Consume your favorite meals in moderation, or discover healthy substitutes for some of your favorite junk items.

2. MAKE HEALTHY LIVING LIFESTYLE, NOT JUST A PASSING FAD

Developing the practice of exercising exercise every morning or eating supper at the same time every night are just a few examples of habits that might contribute to a healthier lifestyle.

Making it a part of your routine rather than a one-time fix helps you to create more long-term habits.

3. LEARN PORTION CONTROL

The most fundamental weight reduction method is to consume fewer calories than you burn.

If you practice portion control, no meal is truly off-limits, and it will be difficult to overeat.

4. GET SOME EXERCISE

Whether you like it or not, you must exercise.

You will attain and maintain your objectives if you continue to be physically active and make it a priority in your daily routine.

Combining exercise and a good diet yields excellent outcomes.

5. COOK AT HOME

Making your favorite cuisine in your own kitchen allows you to manage the ingredients and portion amounts.

You may also slim down your favorite traditional dish by using healthier components.

6. PLAN FOR MEALS AND SNACKS AHEAD OF TIME

If you have a busy week ahead of you, planning nutritious meals and snacks for each day on Sunday will help you avoid making poor food choices later in the week.

7. STAY HYDRATED

Water aids in the removal of toxins from the body, the prevention of headaches, the improvement of alertness, and even the prevention of hunger pains.

8. CHEW MINT GUM

According to tiny Belgian research, peppermint, one of the primary scents in chewing gum, tea, toothpaste, and mouthwash, may aid in weight reduction. People who took a peppermint oil capsule had a lower appetite than those who did not take the supplement, according to the study, which was published in the journal Neurogastroenterology and Motility. To discover if this effect works for you, try chewing sugarless peppermint gum or sipping peppermint tea.

9. HOLD YOUR FORK IN YOUR “WRONG” HAND

Slow down if you want to be more conscious of what you eat and avoid missing your fullness signals and ingesting too many calories. According to the Cleveland Clinic, holding your fork with your non-dominant hand is an easy method to create a speed bump between you and your plate. This easy approach might assist you in losing weight and keeping it off. Swiveling away from your desk while you nibble at work, as well as using chopsticks, can also help slow things down.

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