What Do After Achieving Your Weight Loss Goals

Hi everyone:

So, you’ve managed to achieve your weight loss goals. After several months of hard work and dedication, you did it. But your journey isn’t over yet. You need to maintain your weight so you don’t slip up. Believe it or not, roughly 90% of people who lose much weight eventually regain everything. This sobering statistic means that the last thing you want to do is rest on your laurels. Losing weight is one thing, but managing your new weight is another. Here are a few things you should do after achieving your weight loss goals. 

1. Set new targets

Of course, you can take the time to reflect and celebrate your achievement with a happy meal. But don’t waste too much time celebrating; you need to start setting new goals immediately. Consider a new fitness and diet regimen to help you maintain your new weight.

Sticking to your old diet and workout might cause you to lose more weight, which may be unhealthy, as you don’t want to experience excessive weight loss. Your new weight goals may be related to muscle gain or definition, improving your fitness, building strength, and staying active. You can ease down on your restricted diet and ensure your body gets the right number of calories each day. Also, find a new hobby to help you continue on your path to a healthy life. 

2. Get rid of lingering and excess skin

For most people, achieving significant weight loss leaves behind excess skin, especially around the abdomen and arms. Studies also show up to 90% of post-bariatric patients experience excess, sagging skin. That happens when the skin loses the elasticity it needs to conform to the new body size. Unfortunately, such skin can be unsightly and difficult to remove yourself. Plus, they can stop you from showing off your new look in your dream bikini. After weight loss, you can consider plastic surgery to remove all sagging skin and fat. You’ll have the smoother contours and better-proportioned appearance you want to slide perfectly into your new clothes. You can click here to learn more about plastic surgery, especially after weight loss, to help you make an informed decision.

3. Keep a log or a journal

Hopefully, you kept a log of your weight loss journey. If you didn’t, it’s not too late. You can start keeping a journal or record your new daily habits. The goal is to track your food intake and physical activity and how they affect your weight. If you notice adding too many pounds, you can easily refer to your records to find out what you ate too much of and when. Doing this regularly, perhaps every few days, makes it easier to notice when you’re slipping and why. So, what are some of the things to record? Check your weight as often as you can. Also, measure your arms, waist, and thighs each week and write down the figures. Note your food intake daily, measure your calories, and track your daily activities. It’s important to know how long you remain inactive each day and how many minutes of physical activity you have. 

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Xo,

P.S. This is a collaborative post.