Maintaining your weight management efforts
You have been managing your weight successfully for the last 4 ½ months! Here are some tips to help you keep going! Now that you know what works for you, keep it going!
  1. Write down all the reasons you want to maintain your weight loss. Look at these reasons carefully, and think about how far you’ve come.
  2. Take credit for your hard work and success. Continue to reward yourself often!
  3. Plan ahead for things like events, people and places, and things that might trip you up.
  4. Consider ways to cope with difficult situations.
    For example: Drink a glass of water and eat an apple before going to a party, buffet, or wedding. Simple changes can help take the edge off and keep you on track.
  5. Maintain your network of family and friends to provide encouragement and support. Let them know how much their ongoing support is helping you.
  6. Keep your thinking positive!
  7. Find new ways to cope with stress

It is easy to slip up on your diet and physical activity. Recognize what caused a problem, and get back with the program. Be sure to give yourself a lot of praise for handling these setbacks.