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Maintaining weight loss

This article offers tips and practical advice to help people maintain their weight loss more effectively over time.

Another study from Knell et al found that hitting at least 150 minutes of MVPA per week was linked to a greater likelihood of long-term weight maintenance, even if participants had higher levels of sedentary time. Determinants of weight loss maintenanceCategoryDeterminant Demographic/Social factorsAge, gender, ethnicity, marital status, socioeconomic status, social support, food security BehavioralWeight history, self-monitoring, physical activity, nutrient intake strategy, lifestyle habits (e.g., drinking, smoking)Psychological/CognitiveStress, mood, depression, quality of life, motivation, self-efficacy, habits, self-conceptInspired by Varkevisser et al (2019)Similarly, a systematic review from Paixão et al looked at weight control registries from five different countries, covering over 10,000 participants. If you can avoid drastic drops in activity, keep a close eye on your TDEE and weight trends, and make mindful yet enjoyable food choices, maintenance doesn’t have to be a constant struggle.

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