Losing weight isn’t easy, but it can be just as difficult to maintain the weight loss and prevent regaining the weight. Your doctor can help. Dr. Jeremy McConnell and program director Rachel Smith, DNP, ARNP at Discover Health in Bradenton, FL, offer various medical services, including weight loss and weight management services.
How You Can Maintain Your Weight Loss
You’ve achieved your goal weight, and that’s fantastic. When you lose even a few pounds, it can help with:
- Lowering blood pressure
- Lowering blood sugar levels
- Reducing stress on your joints
- Helping you breathe better
- Increasing your self-esteem and self-confidence
All of these benefits can give you the boost you need to help maintain weight loss, so you don’t regain the weight. In addition, these are some useful tips to help you maintain your goal weight:
- Exercise regularly, by spending at least 30 minutes most days of the week staying active
- Practice portion control by using 9-inch plates instead of full-size plates
- Make 2/3 of your meal vegetables and 1/3 lean protein
- Eat your smallest meal at night, because your metabolism slows down at night
- Avoid snacking, and if you do snack, pick healthy foods to snack on
- Get enough sleep, because lack of sleep can encourage overeating
- Manage your stress, because stress can lead to overeating
What you eat is just as important as how much you eat, so your diet should include:
- Lean proteins like poultry and fish, instead of red meats
- Low-fat dairy products, instead of whole-fat dairy products
- Vegetables and fruits, help you get enough fiber so you feel full and eat less
- Whole grains give you healthy carbohydrates
Want To Know More
To find out more about maintaining weight loss and how to avoid regaining the weight, talk with an expert. Call Dr. Jeremy McConnell and program director Rachel Smith, DNP, ARNP at Discover Health in Bradenton, FL. You can reach them in the office by calling (941) 667-2796, so call today.