How to Lose Weight and Keep it Off

Diets lead to temporary weight loss. When you finish your diet and return to your normal eating habits some or all of the weight may be gained back. To lose weight and keep it off, you need to make permanent changes to your lifestyle that include eating healthy and exercise. Read on to learn how to lose weight and keep it off.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Start exercising. Participate in one hour of aerobic activity six days a week. Strength train for 30 minutes three days a week. Stretch everyday.
2. Cut back on soda and other sugary drinks, including juice. Drink 64 oz. of water a day.
3. Buy lean cuts of meat. Remove fat and skin from steaks and chicken before cooking.
4. Grill, steam and bake your food instead of frying. Choose fresh foods whenever possible.
5. Eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables everyday.
6. Choose 100 percent whole wheat cereals, pastas, breads and tortillas.
7. Limit sugary snacks and desserts to special occasions. Have fruit and yogurt instead of cookies and cakes.

Tips & Warnings

• Eat three balanced meals and three healthy snacks a day to keep your metabolism from becoming sluggish.
• Building muscle through strength training helps your body burn more calories, even at rest.
• Buy flavored packets for your water bottles if you do not care for the taste of water.
• If you have been sedentary, one hour of exercise will be too much. Start with a brisk walk everyday. Increase the duration every week until you reach one hour.