Eat breakfast
I do eat breakfast, but it’s usually an hour or so after I get up, as I can’t face food first thing in the morning.
I also know that if I was to eat the bowl of high-fibre cereal as suggested, I would be feeling extremely hungry within an hour or so. Besides, following a primal/low carb woe, I avoid all grains.
Don't obsess over labels
I don’t obsess over labels, but that’s probably because I don’t usually eat food that requires a label! In other words, no junk or processed foods.
Eat low fat/high protein for life
Well I’ll certainly eat high protein for life, but not low fat. My body feels and looks much better with higher fat foods. Besides, fat makes everything taste so much better.
Take up yoga
I love yoga and, as well as attending a weekly class, try to practice various moves throughout the week.
Be progressive
While recent studies etc., have shown that exercise does not necessarily equate to weight loss, I do feel that it is a necessity for maintenance. IMO, it helps to promote a healthier outlook and lifestyle which is important if you don’t want to regain any of your lost weight.
I agree that you should gradually increase the duration or intensity of your workouts, as you need to continue challenging your body. Changing your routine is another way to do that as well. Plus it’s a good idea as it helps to prevent boredom from setting in.
Off on a slight tangent, according to the dictionary definition, progressive can refer to a person who subscribes to ideas or systems which are new and modern, encouraging change in society or in the way that things are done. IMO, as maintainers we need to embrace change - change of the type of food we eat, change of eating habits, change of lifestyle. We have to look forward, not back. In other words, enjoy the food we can eat, rather than fixate on what we can't have.
Go for a walk
I do walk a fair amount because I have a dog; having said that, I love to walk anyway.
Don't go too low
From a personal viewpoint I did go very low in order to lose my weight this time around (for those that don’t know, I followed a very low carb/low cal programme). However, as far as maintenance is concerned, I no longer restrict my calories. However, I do keep an eye on my carb level and will lower that, on occasion if I feel the need to.
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