I Got The Weight Off - Now What?

The one question that everyone asks, even when they are a very successful Weight Watchers members is, "Why is it so hard to keep the weight off?" There are 2 answers.

One, doing anything for a long time is difficult! The healthy habits we needed to do are the same for weight loss as they are for weight maintenance. It's the same as when we clean the house for company and then we think we can keep it "Good Housekeeping" clean for ever. That means consistently putting things away, etc. It doesn't always happen! So, sometimes our healthy habit take a backseat to other priorities. The difference between those that keep it off and those that have trouble, is successful people recover quickly. They don't get weighed down by mishaps. Forgiveness is key. Guilt will drag you down.

Two, is adherence to the rules. When you hit goal, biology does not change. Calories in vs calories out. Members think that when they get to goal, they can maintain their weight by following the program "loosey, goosey". What ends up happening is that they start to eat more than they burn. That's it! So maintenance really means following the program and getting more Points to eat. No magic. So you ALWAYS have to be mindful. You can CHOOSE not to be mindfull of the Points, like on a weekend away, but don't make yourself sick! Then get back to FOLLOWING the plan. It works. You've proved it!

Is it difficult? Yes! Can you do it! Your life depends on it.