1. Move It Like You Mean It
Exercise to keep your metabolism going strong. Get moving for at least 30 minutes a day. If you don't have a 30-minute stretch in your day, then break it up. Get sweaty for 10 minutes at a time, three times a day. Strength train to keep and build muscle. Muscle mass helps burn more calories, resulting in faster weight loss, even when you're in a resting state.
2. Nurture Yourself With Nutrition
Keep healthy foods on hand. Focus on having lots of fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the day. Throw some berries onto your oatmeal or slice up some cucumbers for your salad. Plan your meals out for the week before you hit the grocery store and eat what you planned on eating before having any treats. Don't keep your comfort foods on hand or else you'll end up eating them. If you get the munchies, pop some sugar free gum into your mouth. Discipline with nutrition really pays off.
3. Get Friendly With Your Scale
Designate a weekly weigh-in day. Weigh yourself at the same time every day to get the most accurate readings. Watching the scale can help you keep track of how you're doing with managing your weight. If you notice the number going down steadily, you're doing something right. If the number starts to creep up, take a closer look at your diet. Make sure you're eating enough of what you need, but not so much that you're taking in more calories than you're burning. Keep in mind your weight fluctuates a little bit, because of factors like water retention. Look for the overall trend and respond to that.
4. Chill Out
Manage the stress in your life to the best of your ability. Life throws us curve balls, sure, but those are the times to take even better care of your health. Weight is easier lost and kept off if you are relaxed, well-rested and happy. Work something relaxing into your fitness routine, like extra stretching or a yoga class. Give a healthy balance to your active lifestyle with some down time every day.
5. Keep Your Eye on the Prize
Make a list of goals. If you've already lost all of the weight you want to lose, keep an ongoing list of other goals. This helps keep you motivated and on the right track. You can set a simple goal like keeping the weight off for a certain amount of time, or you can set a bigger goal like running in a marathon. Plan rewards in addition to your goals. Praise and reward yourself when you reach your goals. You worked hard to get where you are and you deserve a pat on the back!
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