In a recent study, researchers found that successful weight loss maintainers sincerely worked at developing ways to gradually incorporate new behaviors into their daily lives. By setting realistic goals and rewarding new behaviors, they were motivated to persist with new behaviors until they became a part of their usual daily activities. They exercise regularly. They engage in activities that fit their lifestyles. Consider what you do enjoy- dancing, walking, biking, etc.
Most maintainers develop new eating styles.
Rather than omitting foods they enjoy and eating a restricted diet, maintainers focus on developing new eating habits. Maintainers use problem solving and confrontive ways to cope with stress and unpredictable life events. Instead of overeating, sleeping more or wishing their problems away, maintainers seek help from family, friends and professionals as needed. Don't feel alone. Staying with it isn't easy.