Creating Sustainable Weight Loss
At New Results Medical Weight Loss, our clients are thrilled with their results and excited to show them off. However, one common question we often hear after the weight loss program ends is: How do I keep the weight off? The answer lies in the lifestyle change you made when you started your program. While we understand the concern, we’ve put together some effective strategies to help you sustain your weight loss:
Keep Exercising
Exercise is critical for maintaining weight loss. According to the National Weight Loss Control Registry, 90% of people who have successfully lost weight and kept it off exercised for an average of one hour a day. We recommend continuing your exercise routine, but also remember to keep challenging yourself. Make sure your method of exercise evolves so you don’t plateau.
Eat Smart
Don’t forget the tools you learned with New Results Medical Weight Loss. You’ve already committed to changing your eating habits and exercise routine, and now it’s about sticking to that plan. Focus on eating more protein and healthy fats, get your carbohydrates from vegetables and fruits, and always practice portion control.
Give Yourself Permission
Nobody is perfect, and we all make mistakes. At New Results Medical Weight Loss, we understand that making lasting changes takes time and practice. It’s okay to have occasional setbacks. What’s important is allowing yourself grace. Sustainability comes from nourishing your body with healthy food, practicing self-care, and showing yourself kindness along the way.
Reflect and Adjust
Staying mindful of your progress is a key part of sustainability. Reflect on how you achieved your results and consider what has worked well for you. Taking notes on your meals, workouts, and lifestyle changes will help you identify what keeps you energized and what might deplete you. In time, all of these practices will become second nature, and maintaining your weight loss will feel less like something you “have to do” and more like something you simply do.
Seek Extra Help
If you find yourself struggling or gaining weight back, don’t hesitate to reach out. We offer a Quick Start program designed to help individuals maintain their weight loss. With no weekly appointments, the Quick Start program is ideal for those needing to lose a small amount (5-15 pounds).
If you’re curious about how we can help or have any questions, give us a call at New Results Medical Weight Loss. Our certified weight loss professionals are here to assist you. We’re dedicated to helping you lose weight and, more importantly, keep it off.