Here's a good tip about not gaining lost weight back.
Right after you have achieved your goal weight, you still have work to do. This period of time is a big challenge because the most active and directed phase of weight is over. Here are some ideas: Instead of always thinking about how to stay away from the kinds of eating behaviors you once used in your life, concentrate on positive things you've learned to do for yourself. At the same time, don't be too rigid about what you can and can't do. Your new-found freedom and comfort will not vanish on the spot just because you have a lapse.
Another good idea is to hold on to the feeling of yourself as capable. Your confidence will continue to grow as you become more and more able to lead a good life without using food to lean on in times of trouble. Of course, you will not always be able to do this. If you feel quite able to leave your old habits behind sometimes, but less able at other times, be reassured that this is natural.
Last but not least, maintaining weight loss really has to do with how you handle feelings that come up as you navigate the challenges and changes in your life. So pay attention.
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