Sustainable Weight Loss: Strategies for Long-Term Results

Diets lead to temporary weight loss. When you finish your diet and return to your normal eating habits some or all of the weight may be gained back. To lose weight and keep it off, you need to make permanent changes to your lifestyle that include eating healthy and exercise. Read on to learn how to lose weight and keep it off.

Instructions

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  Start exercising. Participate in one hour of aerobic activity six days a week. Strength train for 30 minutes three days a week. Stretch everyday.

• 2

  Cut back on soda and other sugary drinks, including juice. Drink 64 oz. of water a day.

• 3

  Buy lean cuts of meat. Remove fat and skin from steaks and chicken before cooking.

• 4

  Grill, steam and bake your food instead of frying. Choose fresh foods whenever possible.

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  Eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables everyday.

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  Choose 100 percent whole wheat cereals, pastas, breads and tortillas.

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  Limit sugary snacks and desserts to special occasions. Have fruit and yogurt instead of cookies and cakes.