3 simple ways to nip weight gain in the bud

There are natural fluctuations in your weight – but extra pounds gained over a two-week period can spell trouble. Janis Jibrin, RD, shares three ways to stop weight gain in its tracks.

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It you've lost weight, the last thing you want to do is to gain it back. So how do people who have lost weight, sometimes

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a lot of weight, a hundred pounds or more, how do they keep it off? Well, researchers are very interested in this as well.

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They find that these successful losers have a lot in common. So of all the habits of these successful losers,

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I think the one that's the most critical is to nip small weight gains in the bud. You gain a pound or two, you can lose it.

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Five pounds, hmm, a little tougher. And then it becomes a big struggle. Here are three simple steps to track your weight.

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Weigh yourself twice a week, in the morning, after using the bathroom, wear the same light clothing,

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or even maybe none at all. Write down your number. Now, of course, there are going to be natural fluctuations in weight.

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But if your weight is up for at least two weeks, that's a real weight gain. Keep a food and exercise log.

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Write down everything you eat, how many minutes you're exercising, and that way you can figure out what's going on and then spring into action.

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I'm Janis Jibrin. And check out my other videos to find out how you can become a successful loser.