I have always found it difficult to keep weight off. At 4′11″ I’ve found that 1300 calories, which for most people is a weight loss diet plan calorie count, is actually my maintenance level. That total can be nudged up without gaining weight only when:

–I exercise regularly;

–I keep a balanced diet;

–I take a medication such as Synthroid to control hypothyroid condition;

–I get quality 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night.

The most successful techniques I’ve used to sustain long term weight loss and weight maintenance have included:

–Concentrating more on portions than on the specific foods I eat. I will tend to cut down on carbs and sugars, but I generally don’t eliminate them totally. I just cut the proportions in half.

–Use of a diet supplement that suppresses appetite without over-stimulating, like EasySlimRX, has been useful in curbing the cravings. I find that after a few weeks, once the stomach has reduced its expectations of what makes me full, then I can cut back or discontinue extra supplements. They do help initially.

–Starting a regular plan of walking at least 2 miles 3-4 times per week.

It also helps to have a support group. Now there are online groups that serve this purpose. One that I particularly like is WeightLossGroupSupport at Yahoo Groups.

Liz Nichols

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