Take-Home Advice
Most people who become successful maintainers have failed several times before. Hardly anyone “gets it right” the first time around. It may take a few rounds before you succeed—so don’t give up. Remember, successful maintainers live in the real world. While they tend to eat most meals at home, they do eat out nearly three times a week, on average, and even visit fast-food restaurants about once a week. No surprise: Ninety percent of the participants report that life is better after weight loss. They report better energy, mood and confidence. So it gets easier. If you can keep the weight off for two years, chances are you’ll keep it off long term.