3 Tricks to Keep Weight Off
Maybe you’ve been there. You lose 10 pounds in a month, only to gain it back (plus one or two more) over the next 60 days.
Quick weight loss rarely produces sustainable results. That’s because the focus is on “dieting” rather than on adopting a healthier lifestyle.
Research in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has identified three “tricks” that successful losers use to maintain their weight loss.
1. Exercise Regularly. Successful losers exercise 60 minutes or more per day.
2. Eat More Low-Calorie Density Foods. Fill your plate with organic salad greens, veggies, and fruits. Skip the energy-dense breads, pastas, and unhealthy fats.
3. Count Calories. Research shows that most people tend to underestimate the number of calories they actually eat by approximately 200 per day. That equates to 10 pounds worth of extra calories per year!
Remember, when it comes to weight loss, it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Slow, safe weight loss through lifestyle changes is not just healthier, it improves the odds you’ll take it off… and keep it off too.
[Ed. Note: The first step to keeping slim is eating healthful food. Nutrition expert Kelley Herring can help. With her e-book Guilt Free Desserts, you'll discover dozens of delicious and healthy recipes that you can easily make at home. Pick up your copy today.
As Kelley pointed out above, extending your life and living out your years in tip-top health is really a matter of making simple lifestyle choices. For more easy-to-implement expert advice on how to lose weight, stay healthy, and live a longer, fuller life, sign up for ETR's natural health e-newsletter.]
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