How to keep & Get more Results!
Losing weight can be a challenging process that requires consistent effort, commitment, and lifestyle changes. However, the focus doesn't end once you've reached your desired weight. Many people who successfully lose weight end up gaining it back, which can be frustrating and demotivating. This phenomenon is known as weight cycling or yo-yo dieting. But don't worry, youre not going to do that cause were going to teach you how to avoid it.
When it comes to maintaining the weight you've lost, it's important not to lose the self-discipline you built up during the weight loss process. Many people think, "I can't wait till I can eat whatever I want again," which is understandable, but these thoughts can cause us to revert to bad eating habits once we reach our goal weight. To prevent this, we need to maintain our discipline and self-control while gradually adding those foods back into our diets.
To start, we need to understand what the new normal is and what it should look like. You'll never again be able to eat unlimited amounts of anything you want, but you'll be able to eat those foods strategically to maintain or even lose weight. At Evolved, we've coined the term "spike meals" (not cheat meals, as you're not cheating on your diet) to describe meals that increase your metabolic rate and flood your body with the nutrients you crave and need. The size of a spike meal varies from person to person, but a good rule of thumb is to "GO BIG" and make it a single meal with 1,200-4,000 calories. Many people are nervous about eating this much food and worry that it will cause weight gain, but eating too small a spike meal can hinder its results.
Spike meals should only be eaten when you've reached your goal weight or hit a weight plateau. When you're ready for a spike meal, start with one and evaluate whether it worked and how fast your metabolism is running.