Lose the weight AND keep it off?

Lose the weight AND keep it off?

People can lose weight and keep it off.  It's not just a tag-line.  

Although a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests otherwise. That, weight loss never EVER sticks -- that those who diet will fail.  Most of us probably believe that, right?  

Dr. Koven at Boston.com, says that weight loss CAN be maintained, and that there are several reasons people maintain a weight loss.  Three things in particular -

They pay attention. Whether they are keeping food journals, weighing themselves every day, or simply planning meals, their weight loss goals are never far from their minds...ever.

They've found a reason to lose weight that is truly meaningful to them. Whether it's a new sport, a new grandchild, a health scare, or--most powerful--how much better they feel being thinner, they stay mindful of why they wanted to lose weight.

They take the long view. They lose weight slowly, roll with the ups and downs, steer clear of rigid goals and deadlines. They've signed up for a permanent change.

I guess I qualify as a long-term weight loss success.  Although I don't weigh myself every day or take on any obsessive habits about my weight, caloric intake, etc.  I DO PAY ATTENTION.  Every. single. day.  My loss is forefront in my mind ALL the time, with EVERY food choice and EVERY DAY.  I don't 

What say you?  Are YOU maintaining a long-term weight loss?  What of these habits have you picked up on?  

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how bout trying to keep your size instead of weight?

The weight ...meh... gained 5 lbs and ... lost an inch... then stoped working out.. and gained an inch. crap. 

I bought bunch of nice clothes (don't get excited - SA, or thrift stores). And try to dress up daily. That remainds me why I need to keep my weight off. 
I do limit the bad foods "carbs" and alcohols. 
Now - proteins, and fats - not so much.  But that keeps me full and happy and in my size...

 I was a fat soccer mom for 20 years, now its fun to see guys half my age turn around and check me out.  I will never regain because I hated being fat.

I am still relatively new to maintenance, but my program is working for me and I certainly intend to keep it my focus. It feels too good being thin and healthy and self confident to want to let up. I figure if I can manage each day no matter what my feelings or thoughts, I can manage the long term.

Thanks for the article!