Your heart will be healthier if you reach and maintain your best weight, and don't go up and down the scale like a yo-yo. If you've been able to lose weight, good for you! You've taken the extra strain off your heart and lowered your risk for heart problems. You should be proud of your success.
Keeping extra weight off can be as challenging as losing it. Many things will tempt you to go back to your old habits. You'll find that support from others is very helpful in this phase.
It takes commitment to stick to your new, healthy lifestyle. When you do, you may
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have more self-control with food.
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feel stronger.
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have better eating habits.
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have fewer mood swings.
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be in better overall shape.
Whether you're planning ahead or you've successfully lost weight, the following Hold It! features will provide you with the easy, practical why's and how's of maintaining a healthy weight.
