You’ve crossed the finish line. You’ve reached your goal: you’re at your ideal weight! Perfect. Now what? Look back to see the effort you’ve made and give it courage. Be proud. Not just for taking away a few extra pounds, but for taking care of you and loving you better. For worrying about what you eat looking for what feels good to you and makes you stronger.
One of the problems of people going through a weight loss process is that when they reach their goal, they pick up their bad habits. And this results in the dreaded rebound effect. In order not to spoil the time and effort you have invested in weight loss you have to take the maintenance phase with the same seriousness and commitment as the weight loss phase. Follow these six simple guidelines so you don’t gain weight again after being on a diet.