You have worked really had to not gain weight over the holiday season, but now what?  Many people who lose weight end up gaining it back, but don’t let that be you.  Below are some tips to keep you maintaining and losing all year-long.

1. Exercise Often.  Exercising for at least 30 minutes per day may promote weight maintenance by helping balance your calories in and calories burned.
2. Be Mindful of Your Carb Intake.  Limiting your intake of carbs, especially those that are refined, may help prevent weight regain.
3. Be Prepared for Setbacks.  It is likely that you will encounter a setback or two after losing weight. You can overcome setbacks by planning ahead and getting back on track right away.
4. Stay Hydrated.  Drinking water regularly may promote fullness and increase your metabolism, both important factors in weight maintenance.
5. Get Enough Sleep.  Sleeping for healthy lengths of time may help with weight maintenance by keeping your energy levels up and hormones under control.
6. Control Stress Levels.  It is important to keep stress levels under control to maintain your weight, as excess stress may increase the risk of weight gain by stimulating your appetite.
7. Find a Support System.  Involving a partner or spouse in your healthy lifestyle may boost the likelihood that you will maintain your weight loss.
8. Track Your Food Intake.  Logging your food intake from day to day may help you maintain your weight loss by making you aware of how many calories and nutrients you’re eating.
9. Eat Plenty of Vegetables.  Vegetables are high in fiber and low in calories. Both of these properties may be helpful for weight maintenance.
10. Make Sustainable Changes to Your Lifestyle.  It is easier to maintain weight loss when you make sustainable lifestyle changes, rather than following the unrealistic rules that many weight loss diets focus on.