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" Keeping the weight off is often harder than losing it in the first place. But it can be done! Ask any long-term loser why she&amp;#039;s successful and she&amp;#039;ll probably launch into how happy she is with the way she looks and feels. Instead of using words like deprivation or denial, she may speak of mindfulness and commitment. And just like anything that has a great payoff (raising happy, well-adjusted children, building a satisfying career), maintenance is an ongoing effort. Here&amp;#039;s how those successful losers prevent the regain\u2014and how you can, too.   1. Exercise. Studies show that exercise is even more important in the maintenance phase than when you&amp;#039;re actively losing weight. In addition to its calorie-burning effect, the psychological boost that exercise gives you is invaluable. Aim for 30 to 60 minutes per day of a moderately intense activity, such as brisk walking. Choose something you enjoy so that you&amp;#039;ll stick with it!   2. Monitor. How often to weigh yourself has been a topic of debate since, well, forever! I&amp;#039;ve experimented with many approaches and tend to favor weekly weigh-ins. Unlike a friend, who will tell you that you look faaaabulous no matter what, the scale is an objective &amp;quot;eye.&amp;quot; A little fluctuation is normal, but if you put on more than 5 pounds, it&amp;#039;s time to make some adjustments.   3. Reflect. If your heavier weight was the result of eating as a response to sadness, frustration, boredom or another emotion, take note of those triggers and make every effort to understand them. Just knowing when and why you&amp;#039;re overeating can help you catch yourself.   4. Grow. Not physically, of course\u2026 I&amp;#039;m talking in the knowledge department. Once you&amp;#039;ve lost weight, it&amp;#039;s easy to fall into a rut. Avoid this by regularly checking out trusted websites, books and blogs for fresh tips, tricks and healthy meal ideas. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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