Tuesday, July 14, 2009

How To Keep The Weight Off

I've kept the 30 pounds that I lost off for a year. My secret for doing so is simple: I eat better, I exercise daily and I get on the scale every morning.

No magic diet plan and no pills. Just the tried and true methods for weight loss.

I'm more aware than ever of what I eat, even though my diet could still be improved further. I place a bigger emphasis on eating unprocessed foods, which means more fruit, vegetables and nuts. I look at sugar content on labels and limit my consumption of soda. (I've have yet to completely kick Coke out of my diet.)

I also eat smaller portions and make an attempt to eat slower.

My experience has been that I was eating too much before. What I've since found is that I don't need chips with a sandwich and I don't need to eat everything that is served to me. I also put the fork down between bites. This might sound simple, but it goes a long way towards slowing the pace at which I eat.

As far as exercise, I do yoga every morning. Even if I'm tired and have hit the snooze button, I still try to get at least a few minutes in. (Most mornings, I do 20-25 minutes before getting ready for work.) I also do cardio a few times a week as well as an attend yoga classes.

Finally, I get on the scale just about every morning. This reminds me of what I've done and what I need to keep doing. I've found by doing this, I've kept my weight pretty steady, which is important to long-term health.

None of this occurred overnight. New habits take time. But, I did develop them by staying focus on my goal and being conscious about both my exercise and eating habits. If you want to permanently lose weight, it will require a change in lifestyle as well as commitment. But, you can do it.

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5 Comments:

At July 17, 2009, Anonymous Marina Kamen aka MARINA said...

Love the blog. Keep up the good work.
I keep my weight down by walking... walking and walking!

Never Stop Movin'!
M

 
At August 24, 2009, Blogger penelope said...

I've made a few diet and lifestyle adjustments (eating and exercising right right) and generally don't have trouble keeping the weight off. The problem is when the holidays come around- somehow, Christmas to me is synonymous with eating good food.

 
At August 27, 2009, Anonymous Clenbuterol said...

The Great Post Very Usefull Really Intrested Post

 
At September 07, 2009, Blogger Seifer said...

@ Penelope: I kick-up my workouts to burn more calories when the holidays roll around to try to offset the extra helpings of roast Turkey, gravy and eggnog.

 
At October 08, 2009, Blogger penelope said...

@ seifer: I do too, but I still end-up gaining weight come January. I guess I'm doing the wrong exercises?

 

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