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When it comes to major weight loss, it's no surprise that in many cases, losing it is the easy part. Maintaining that weight loss, however, is a whole different story. A recent study from the Penn State College of Medicine found that only about 1 in every 6 Americans who has ever been overweight or obese loses weight and then somehow manages to keep the pounds off. Difficult, yes, but impossible, no. These 10 women have bucked the trend and share their tips and secrets to slimming down for good.
Real Weight-Loss Stories: I Kept the Pounds Off
Seeded on Sun Oct 17, 2010 11:34 AM EDT
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How I did it: I finally realized that I had to make a permanent lifestyle change, not just go on a temporary diet. I started looking at eating as a way to nourish my body to maximize performance and prevent illness. I eat every few hours and focus on consuming plenty of lean protein, vegetables, fruit and complex carbs. I try to plan all meals/snacks at least one day in advance whenever possible so that I always have good food on hand and no excuse to grab something unhealthy. I useexercise DVDs and try to get between 30 and 60 minutes of exercise a day, alternating between cardio and resistance-training workouts with plenty of core training. Adding lean muscle to my frame was absolutely essential to changing the shape of my body from pear to hourglass, and the muscle really helps speed up my metabolism.
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