A more realistic approach would be to make a gradual lifestyle change by incorporating more lean protein, healthy fats, and vegetables in your diet. You can still enjoy your favorite foods, but keep it in moderation. In fact, you may enjoy them even more since you are not eating them all the time. Healthy eating and regular exercise should always be part of your lifestyle; not just when you are trying to lose weight.
Most experts agree that keeping weight off after you have lost it is harder than losing the weight in the first place. There are several reasons for this. One, people tend to experience diet fatigue after they have been on a diet. They are able to maintain their enthusiasm for a diet in the short run, but after a while, they get tired of paying such close attention to what they are eating and not being able to enjoy whatever they want. What's more, people who have lost weight need fewer calories to sustain that lower weight. Generally, for each pound you lose, you need eight fewer calories per day to maintain your new weight. Often, the increased exercise and muscle mass from a good exercise program have increased your resting metabolism to compensate for some of the energy gap. But chances are that if you've lost a significant amount of weight, you are going to need to stay at a lower calorie level just to maintain your new, lower weight.
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