It took me 3 years to lose 115 pounds and reach a happy weight where I felt comfortable. Then life happened. I had back surgery along with several other injuries, stomach and major allergy issues and some depression when my beloved Grandmother died. Life threw me a curve ball and suddenly maintaining this weight loss didnt seem possible.
I wont say I maintained my entire 100+ pound weight loss over the last 5 years but I maintained most. More importantly, I maintained the healthy habits I’d gained while losing the weight. The habits prevented gaining back all the weight Id lost and a few extra pounds.
I used these 5 tips to minimize my weight gain while maximizing my health through difficult times. Now I’m using them to get back to my happy weight.
I look for comfort when sick or depressed. Extra cookies, ice cream or a burrito the size of my head doesn’t give out hugs…it gives extra weight. Using activity as comfort or asking for a real hug work better. They are much more comforting.
I’ve done everything from spraining my ankle to having major back surgery. This wasn’t a license to spend six weeks on the couch (unless prescribed by the doctor). Instead it’s an opportunity to modify. Ankle sprains taught me and on my knees and I found my love of the pool aqua jogging with back and hip injuries. Even if you’re couch/bed bound, find YouTube videos for stretching or other activities.
Injuries, sickness and depression leave you in a fog. Dance parties in the living room to high school music or people watching while walking the mall instead of sleeping the day away move you towards health instead of away.
Sounds counter-intuitive. For me health problems (specifically digestive issues) send me to the kitchen with an imagination or . Amazing meals and snacks loading in flavor instead of calories feel like a treat instead of restriction.
Some injuries or health concerns may prevent your favorite activity, perhaps forever. Use this time as a chance to try a new class at the gym, some fun outdoor activity or play at the . Those monkey bars are a great arm workout. __________________________________________________
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