A "WEIGHT" on your mind... Continuing healthy habits

For WLC 2012 participants who lost their 10lbs, congratulations!

For WLC 2012 participants who fell short, don't be discouraged. Weigh out anyways & focus on what you have accomplished. Whether you lost a couple pounds, created a healthy new habit, or abandoned a less healthy one, be proud!

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Although this year's WLC is ending, being healthy is important year-round! (Plus, you have another chance to weigh this fall!) So, regardless of whether you met your goal,:
- continue to remember your motivation. Why is being healthy important to you?
- think about what worked during the past 10 weeks. Keep up the positive habits.
- think about what didn't work for you. Brainstorm different ways to overcome some of those obstacles.

If you're happy with your new weight, start planning how to maintain it. Maintenance can be a little easier than weight loss (since it's about balancing calories in & calories out... instead of creating a steady deficit). Slipping into old habits can quickly lead to weight gain. When relaxed slightly, the same weight loss tactics we've discussed (physical activity, healthier food choices, portion control, or a combination) can help you maintain.

If you'd like to lose (or continue losing) weight, keep using the weight loss tactics discussed (physical activity, healthier food choices, portion control, or a combination). Consider revisiting old blog posts for a refresher. If you've plateaued or are having trouble,:
 - be realistic about your goals (1-2 pounds of weight loss per week max).
 - take a hard, honest look at your habits. We often move less & eat more than we realize...
 - if you already practice some healthy habits, brainstorm how to safely intensify your efforts.
 - or, try one or two new (yet manageable) changes that you are willing to live with.
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