Long term weight management is extremely challenging . These days market is flooded with highly-processed foods which are very low in fiber, antioxidants and other nutrients. Overconsumption of ultraprocessed food is the main cause or weight gain. These days People are financially strong and most of the time they are consuming meals in restaurants. Walking to work or school had been common in the past but these days sedentary lifestyle has made it more challenging to be active throughout the day.
Taken together unhealthy food choice and lifestyle makes it more challenging to maintain the lost weight. That is why most of the people complaint that they regain weight after they’ve worked so hard to lose it.
One of the reason is that people are very bad at keeping track of their diet. When you are on a weight loss plan we at biteanddiet keep track of your food intake on a daily basis. So, you know what you are eating and this prevent you from eating unhealthy food.
But when you leave the plan, you want to eat all those unhealthy food items and realize after 3-6 months when you see your bloated belly and tires around.
Second reason is that you may not have lost your fat. Weight loss is a very complex process. When you lose your weight you are losing your fat and muscles both and your muscles need to be replenished soon. So, if you have followed the plan for a short duration, you many not have replenished your lost muscles and you will regain all your lost weight once you are back to normal diet. The same thing happens when you are doing heavy exercise.
People who are doing heavy exercise for more than 45 min in a day start losing their muscles. But your body can't lose all their muscles and this is the reason why these people find it difficult to lose weight after a set time.
Third reason is related to your metabolism. When you follow a crash diet or low nutrient diet to lose weight, your metabolism also reduces. To prevent this we at Join Now make sure that you lose weight with a healthy and nutritious diet. In this way you are losing only your weight and your metabolism remains higher.
So how to stop regaining the lost weight?
Here i am sharing few tips that you can follow to stop regaining the lost weight.
- Weight watching - Check your weight once in fortnight. You would not gain more than 2-3 kg in a month. So if you are watching your weight regularly, you can lose any excess gain in a day or two. Losing 1-2 kg weight is easier than going for a complete package after you have regained all your lost weight
- Detox at least twice a year - Go for a Monthly detox plan at least twice a year. This will clear all the toxins that you have accumulated by eating unhealthy diet. Monthly detox plan will not cost your much and you will feel lighter and energetic.
- Avoid leaving the plan in between - When ever you want to stop your plan always talk to the dietician and ask for maintenance plan. This plan will help you to maintain your lost weight.
- Always lose weight with a healthy and nutritious diet - You may lose fast with crash diet, but will regain all the lost weight. So, always follow a long term plan which is sustainable.
- Lose fat and not your muscles - This is very important point. Healthy weight loss won't give you a dull looking face. You will find your body getting more in shape and toned. You look younger than your age where as unhealthy diet can make your skin sag and increases your body age.
At the end I just want to say that feeling healthy is important. So insted of focusing only on weight loss you should focus on your energy level, digestion, skin quality and reducing unhealthy symptoms. Always try to make sustainable improvements in your diet quality and physical activities. These changes will improve your health in the long run and will help you to live a healthier life even if you don't lose weight.
