Healthy Weight MaintenanceSo how can YOU achieve AND maintain a healthy weight? The biggest reasons for weight changes are: A Change of Habits - You gradually eat differently than before, bigger servings, poor nutrition choices, more snacks or your lifestyle changed so you don’t burn calories like before - decreased physical activity Emotional Issues - life changes - stress, relationship problems, grief, loss, depression, low self-esteem can all contribute to a weight shift through emotional eating. Health/Medical Issues - physiology changes, health conditions and often the prescriptions that go with them can be contributing factor to a weight gain. Everybody’s weight goes up and down, but the secret is to be more in control of the variations, YOU NEED TO BE PERSISTENT! In a large study of people who were successful in keeping the weight off, they kept on trying until they: Found a healthy eating routine they could live with. Found a way to increase their energy output and metabolism. Changed the way they dealt with stressful feelings, situations and people. Many people realize that maintenance is a constant challenge and may require on going support. It is crucial for success that you learn healthy habits that you can continue for a lifetime. You probably will continue to gain and lose but by staying aware or your eatings and feelings, you will have the ability to stay on track. Not sure of what is considered a healthy weight (You may be surprised) or if you want more information on other health specifics. Choose from the links below.
Ideal Weight/Height for Women
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