Safe Maintenance

Good health is a lifelong change in behavior. In the most successful people, it's also a habit. 

Maintenance Tips

• Know your weight and check it weekly.
• Realize that motivation to remain on track comes mainly from within.
• Exercise regularly and frequently. To maintain a weight loss, experts recommend at least 60 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.
• Keep track of what you eat and your eating habits. Make healthy food choices with the USDA's MyPlate food guidance system.
• Watch intake of alcohol, fat and sugar.
• Eat breakfast every day.
• Follow a plan for healthy eating that is sustainable life-long.
• Accept that sometimes there will be lapses, and push forward with your good habits when lapses occur.
• Set reasonable goals.
• Lose no more than 1-2 pounds per week.
• Gain support from family and friends.
• Focus on the health benefits of achieving a healthy body weight.
• Stay positive!

Remember, small changes can add up to big losses! You can do it!