8. Being realistic. (10 Habits to Lose Weight)
The CDC reminds weight loss pros to be realistic when thinking about preventing regain. A realistic long-term weight maintenance plan is one that you can follow long-term. It needs to include foods you enjoy and can afford and prepare, and allow for life’s special events, such as nights out with family or anything else that is important to you. That is why Lark suggests making only small changes and practicing them so they become habits.
9. Limiting fat. (10 Habits to Lose Weight)
Many NWCR respondents report following a low-fat diet to keep the weight off. A low-fat diet tends to be more filling than a high-fat diet because fat has more than twice as many calories per gram as protein and carbohydrates, so many low-fat foods have fewer calories in a larger serving size than high-fat foods. Vegetables, lean proteins, and fruit are examples. In addition, a low-fat diet can include a wide variety of foods, which makes it more palatable long-term. Lark emphasizes low-calorie foods and healthy fats.