Five Simple Tips to Avoid Gaining Back Weight

Sharon Moore May 12, 2016

Weight loss, for many, is a continuous battle. After reaching their target weight, some tend to relax and slow down a bit and go back to their old eating habits. This leads to many dieters going back to their previous weight.

If you can relate to this scenario, then this article is worth reading. Below are some very simple tips that can make a dramatic impact on helping you keep your weight in check long after you’ve hit your goal.

Don’t quit the gym.

Some people immediately stop exercising after they hit their weight goal. But when you start committing to a healthier life, you shouldn’t forget about exercising. To keep your desired weight, you should make physical activity part of your lifestyle… for good. There will be times when working out at the gym may feel boring or tiring. In that case, you should consider making some tweaks on how you burn those excess calories and energy. Why not learn a new sport? Say swimming or kickboxing? What about joining a dance class or trying out a different workout routine? Working out is essential in reaching your health goals so never miss it!

Get enough sleep and rest.

Did you know that getting stressed too often makes you prone to weight gain? Yes. Absolutely. So make sleep and rest a priority. Not only does the hormonal imbalance caused by stress makes your body store more fats. When you are stressed, your brain also craves for fatty foods and increase your appetite, leading to more calorie consumption. Studies show that people who lack sleep tend to make poor food choices.

Deal with your issues appropriately.

Many of us turn to food for comfort. But it doesn’t help you solve your problems. It only makes you gain back the excess weight you worked so hard to shed. If you’re an emotional eater, this is the right time to learn new techniques to deal with your emotions appropriately. There are many healthier, non-food strategies that are more effective in helping you deal with unwanted emotions. They include meditation and yoga. If you have personal issues that you can’t deal with by yourself, going for counselling might be the best option.

Stick to what works.

After successfully losing weight, you may already have figured out the best diet approach that works for your body and lifestyle. So you might as well stick with it. Nonetheless, never forget the importance of following a proper balanced diet to ensure that you are not consuming too much calories daily.

Love yourself.

Just because you gained a little weight doesn’t mean you should start panicking and hating yourself. Whatever challenges you have with your weight loss journey, remember to be kind to yourself. Treat your body with utmost respect. Appreciate your body and be thankful for it. By being self-compassionate, you can easily keep track of your weight.