How To Prevent Weight Gain

You have finally managed to shed all those extra kilos and get back into shape. Now, the problem is how to maintain the fitness levels. In other words, you now want to know how to prevent weight gain. In this context, the basic thing that you need to be in mind is that moderation is the key to healthy weight, be it in terms of diet or exercise. Eating a healthy diet, with the high calorie foods making up occasional meals, and doing light exercise on a daily basis can help you maintain the same weight throughout your life. Want to know more? Check out the tips provided in the lines below.

 

 

One of the best ways to prevent weight gain is to have a healthy and well-balanced diet. No, we are not asking you to give up your favorite dessert altogether or stop having those fried treats. However, you should not consume them on a daily basis as well. At the same time, learn to strike a balance between different meals. If you have had a heavy lunch, try to consume only salads in the dinner, and so on.

The right portion size can go a long way in helping you maintain your weight. Rather than three heavy meals, try having six smaller meals in a day, spaced over a gap of 2-3 hours. Take a small first helping and eat it at a lavish pace, making sure to thoroughly chew each and every bite. Only if you feel hungry after eating the first helping should you go for a second one. This way, you will not eat more than what your body requires.

 

Regular exercise is one of the prerequisites of preventing weight gain. You don't need to do strenuous exercises on a daily basis. However, going for a walk or light jogging everyday is surely a good option. Rather than taking the elevator or escalator, opt for the stairs. Walk to the local market. Park your car a few blocks away. All these activities will help you burn calories, without your having to allocate separate time for exercise.

 

If it is possible, indulge in some form of heavy strength training at least once in a week. Concentrate on one set of muscles at a time. With time, you will be able to gain enough muscles to speed up your metabolism. This, in turn, will make sure that you do not gain any extra weight. Remember, for every one pound of muscle you add, your body burns an extra 50 calories a day. So, go ahead and start lifting weights!

 

Always keep the golden rule in your mind - "eat breakfast like a king, have lunch like a prince and take dinner like a pauper". In other words, make sure that breakfast is your heaviest meal of the day, while dinner is the lightest. This is because you get the maximum time to digest breakfast and the least to burn off the calories consumed at dinner time. At the same time, make sure never ever to skip any of the meals.