Maintaining Weight Loss
9 months ago
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- Weight loss maintenance requires different skills than the initial weight loss phase.
- Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) includes Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), Thermic Effect of Feeding (TEF), Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (EAT), and Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT).
- Metabolic adaptation and adaptive thermogenesis can affect BMR during weight loss, but these changes are not necessarily permanent.
- Physical activity, especially resistance training and moderate-to-vigorous activity, is crucial for maintaining weight loss.
- Consistent and quality sleep helps regulate appetite and supports weight maintenance.
- Self-monitoring through logging and habit-building aids in long-term weight maintenance.
- High protein intake and nutrient-dense foods are key strategies for sustainable weight maintenance.
- Demographic, behavioral, psychological, and social factors all influence weight maintenance success.