6 ways to maintain weight loss

6 ways to maintain weight loss

Losing weight isn't always easy, but keeping those pounds off can be just as challenging. Here are six tips to help you maintain your weight loss

By Susan Peters

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3. Keep portions in check

Whatever you’re eating, watch the portion sizes: enjoy one scoop of ice cream, not five. Over time, you can gain weight even by eating healthy foods if you take in too much. “A serving is one fist. A medium-size apple is bigger than a fist, so it’s two servings,” says Lau. “The smaller the person, the smaller the fist, the smaller the portion.”

Lau doesn’t usually prescribe counting calories to his patients, but he notes that the individuals who are most successful at maintaining their weight keep a food diary.