After weight loss, it can be challenging to maintain positive habits. Among people who lost weight and maintained weight loss for a year, most continued to eat a diet with fewer calories than their pre-weight loss diet.

Tips for healthy eating for a healthy weight: 

1. Keep your eating patterns consistent.

2. Follow a healthy eating pattern regardless of changes in your routine. Plan ahead for weekends, vacations, and special occasions. By making a plan, it is more likely you will have healthy foods on hand for when your routine changes.

3. Avoid getting over-hungry and overeating. For some, this may mean eating breakfast. Others may use intermittent fasting to avoid late-night snacking. The goal is to find effective and sustainable behaviors to avoid getting over-hungry and overeating.

Physical activity is crucial for weight loss and maintenance. While most weight loss comes from reducing calorie intake, maintaining weight loss requires regular physical activity.

How much physical activity do I need?

1. Adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week, such as brisk walking for 22 minutes a day or 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.

2. Alternatively, 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity, like swimming laps, or a combination of both, can be done.

3. Additionally, adults should include muscle-strengthening activities at least 2 days a week.

To maintain weight, you may need more than the recommended amount of physical activity, as the required amount varies from person to person.

1. Check Your Inventory:
Use what you already have in your planned meals to save money.
2. Plan Your Meals:
Write out your meals for the week, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. 
3. Explore New Recipes:
Find healthy, budget-friendly meal ideas based on what you have and what your family enjoys. 
4. Consider Your Schedule:
Choose quick and easy meals for busy days. 
5. Plan for Leftovers:
Cook larger meals with enough servings for leftovers. 
6. Make a Grocery List:
Organize your shopping list by store section for efficiency. 
7. Build Your List Continuously:
Keep a running list on your fridge or a free app on your phone. Add items as you run out and sync lists with others in your household.
8. Balance Fresh, Frozen, and Shelf-Stable Foods:
Use fresh foods first, and stock up your freezer and pantry for later.