How to Maintain Weight Loss

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By Pamela Wilson-Lipscomb
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Many people have difficulty losing weight. It could be because of a slow metabolism because of poor eating habits and a lack of an exercise regiment. It is possible to remain strong and healthy as we age; but there are certain adjustments we will have to make, if we are to do so. Maintaining a healthy weight is the key to avoiding age related disease such, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

healthy diet
exercise
vitamin supplement
avoid stress

Step 1

Fruits and vegetables: To maintain weight loss, eating six to eight servings of fresh fruit and vegetables, a day. Eat food high in fiber, like, whole grains, nuts and beans to ward off hunger.
Step 2

Water: Drink plenty of water, helps with digestion, increases energy and rid the body of toxins and keeps the body properly hydrated.
Step 3

Vitamins: Take multi-vitamin/mineral supplement. A supplement will help assure that you get everything you need to maintain your weight and be healthy.
Step 4

Eat more: Eat at least six times a day to keep the metabolism charged and helps you to burn more fat. Eat five or six small meals, which would include healthy snacks in between meals to maintain weight loss.
Step 5

Junk food: Cutting unhealthy foods such as chips, cookies, fast foods, refined sugars and carbonated drinks, will help you to keep off those extra pounds.
Step 6

Exercise: Regular exercise is essential to burn calories and maintain a healthy weight. Strength training is excellent for maintaining bone density and core strength.