{"id":29969,"date":"2010-09-10T13:52:27","date_gmt":"2010-09-10T18:52:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=29969"},"modified":"2012-06-11T12:46:15","modified_gmt":"2012-06-11T17:46:15","slug":"5-secrets-to-maintaining-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/09\/5-secrets-to-maintaining-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Secrets to Maintaining Weight Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a title=\"Forking a Tape Measure\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/09\/secrets-to-maintaining-weight-loss\/\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-29970\" title=\"maintain-weight-loss\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/maintain-weight-loss.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a>Dieting is difficult, but most people have a harder time maintaining a lower weight than getting it down. Yo-yo dieting is a problem many face. Here are five tips to help you maintain that goal weight, and maybe even get back down to it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Think about calorie density.<\/strong> In other words, pick foods that have few calories compared to their weight. These are foods like fruits, vegetables and <a title=\"Diet Soup Recipes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/recipes\/categories\/soups\/\" target=\"_self\">soups<\/a> that have a lot of water and fiber. You&#8217;ll feel full sooner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Portion control is always important.<\/strong> Just because you&#8217;ve reached your goal weight doesn&#8217;t mean you can start eating as much as you want. Try using smaller plates or buying single serving items.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Practice early intervention.<\/strong> If your weight does go 10 or 15 pounds above your ideal weight, don&#8217;t despair! Just get back to your best <a title=\"Cheap Healthy Eating\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/02\/recession-diet-healthy-eating-on-the-cheap\/\" target=\"_self\">healthy eating<\/a> and exercise plan, and focus on getting back to where you want to be. The sooner you can catch an upward trend, the easier getting back down will be.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Don&#8217;t put others&#8217; interests before yourself.<\/strong> Many people, particularly mothers, struggle with their weight because they don&#8217;t consider the importance of their own interests. Putting others before yourself can lead you to slip back into unhealthy habits of eating. If cookies are too much of a temptation for you, but your kids love them, you shouldn&#8217;t feel guilty about not buying them. Similarly, if you prioritize daily exercise, and you&#8217;ll find it much easier to <a title=\"Maintain by Medifast\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/01\/letting-yourself-maintain-weight-loss\/\" target=\"_self\">maintain<\/a> your weight-loss.<\/p>\n<p>Via <a title=\"The Secrets of Thin People\" href=\"http:\/\/www.realsimple.com\/health\/nutrition-diet\/weight-loss\/secrets-thin-people-10000001170137\/index.html\" target=\"_self\">Real Simple<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Letting Yourself Maintain Weight Loss\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/01\/letting-yourself-maintain-weight-loss\/\" target=\"_self\">Letting Yourself Maintain Weight Loss<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"People Who Maintain Healthy Weights Don't Eat Low Carbs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/08\/people-who-maintain-healthy-weights-dont-eat-low-carbs\/   \" target=\"_self\">People Who Maintain Healthy Weights Don&#8217;t Eat Low Carbs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"maintain goal weight\" href=\"http:\/\/www.care2.com\/greenliving\/the-5-most-important-steps-to-maintain-your-goal-weight.html\">5 Important Steps to Maintain Goal Weight<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dieting is difficult, but most people have a harder time maintaining a lower weight than getting it down. Yo-yo dieting is a problem many face. 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