On Diets in Review, we talk a lot about weight loss. But what happens when you’ve reached your weight loss goal? Sure, you’re happy and proud of yourself and your new body, but chances are, you probably feel a little lost as to what to do and what to eat now that you don’t have that goal weight to focus on, right? Well, no worries. We have your five step guide to keeping you at your healthy weight and totally motivated!
5 Tips to Keep the Weight Off — And You Motivated
1. Splurge a little more (but be mindful). Now that you’re at your goal weight, you can be a little more lax with your diet, but remember that extra calories add up quickly (and that it’s a lot easier to eat calories than it is to burn them off). A good rule of thumb is to eat a diet that is 80/20, meaning that 80 percent of what you eat is nutritious and healthy, and 20 percent is the other maybe not-so-healthy food that you’re craving. If you ever start to put the pounds back on (and you should know if you do — see tip No. 5), switch your eating to 90/10 until you’re back at your happy weight. Also remember to keep portion sizes down and to savor every bite, being totally mindful of what you’re eating!
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Marathoning has taught me so much. I’ve learned about the sport. I’ve learned about the human body. I’ve learned about human spirit. And, I’ve learned a lot about myself.
My marathon career began in 2007. My journey began as a slow and uninformed runner. Today I am proud to be a a two time Boston Marathon finisher. My journey may be unique, but I believe the lessons I’ve learned along the way could be of value to any runner or hopeful Boston Qualifier.
1. Respect the Distance
Every race distance must be respected. However, many gifted runners can water down the training for shorter distances. But not the marathon. The marathon is a beast that will eat you up and spit you out if you don’t properly train. The distance is tough enough, do not add insult to injury by not sticking to proper training. If the week day plan says to run 10 miles, a slap of the snooze button and a 5 miler will cost you. If the plan says your long run this weekend is to be 20 miles, 16 IS NOT 20. That choice could equal you pleading with your maker at mile 21 of the race to just “make it all go away!”
Bottom line. Keep the beast happy and train properly.
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This guest post comes from Paige Corley, a Program Director at the Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge.
A co-worker of mine, Nancy, was telling me about her success with fitness and weight loss recently. She has lost 7 pounds in 15 weeks, improved her fitness, gained strength and lost inches. She looks great – not just in her body – but in her smile and eyes. She is more energetic, her clothes have become more fun, and she is excited about her new body and new healthy focus.
When Nancy posted her success on her Facebook page she was surprised to see responses like, “What is your secret?” or “What did you do differently?” Some of these responses were even from former guests at The Resort.
Nancy has no secret, and she has no magic pill: she simply increased her calorie burn and decreased her caloric intake. This is what we teach here at Fitness Ridge: calories in vs. calories out, healthy, balanced eating and drinking, and increased cardiovascular and strength training. This is what works.
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This guest post comes from Paige Corley, a Program Director at the Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge.
Spring is a great time to either begin or renew your quest for a healthy lifestyle. Part of this quest is often weight loss. Unfortunately many of us make the common error of setting unrealistic expectations of weight loss then find ourselves disappointed or disillusioned with this process then we end up frustrated and give up. To stop this pattern we must become educated so that we can set realistic expectations, meet them and find ourselves successful in our journey.
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by Descygna Webb
Jillian Michaels is arguably the biggest name in the diet and fitness industry. She has made a name for herself by being a tough personal trainer featured on shows like Biggest Loser and Jillian Michaels’ Losing It. Jillian has helped countless people reach their fitness goals and transform their bodies. With that kind of success, she has also been able to branch into her own line of fitness DVDs, diet products, dietary supplements and she has written several books. It’s obvious that Jillian knows fitness. Her latest book, however, titled Unlimited: How to Build an Exceptional Life, is taking a different approach than all of her other books. Unlimited offers readers advice and directions on how to build an exceptional life through many different avenues.
Jillian delves into the steps it takes to achieve your goals and she deals more with the emotional aspect of the process. This book is all about making over any area of your life that you are currently unhappy with. You can apply the advice given in Unlimited to several areas and make things happen that you previously may have thought weren’t possible. In this book, Jillian teaches you to get out of your own way and stop holding yourself back. Whether you are trying to leave an abusive relationship, go back to school, lose weight or achieve any other goal, she outlines the steps necessary to reach it.
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