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The Shift from Losing to Maintaining Weight
Dr.Vijayalakshmi Aluri, Winner of World Bank’s Projects competition, Author, Health Educator, Social worker and Gynecologist, Sri Sri Holistic Multi specialty Hospitals, Hyderabad.
Weight loss usually involves a specific goal — 10 kilos, 15 kilos, fitting into a dress, or managing a medical condition. It’s a phase of high motivation.
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But once you reach your target, what’s next?
Maintenance is about consistency, not intensity. It’s not about restriction but balance. This is where mindset matters more than numbers on a scale.
Create a Routine You Can Live With
No extreme diet can become your lifelong companion. So, instead of cutting out entire food groups, learn to eat mindfully. Listen to your body’s hunger and fullness cues. Choose whole foods, eat at regular intervals, and allow room for occasional indulgences. A lifestyle that’s too rigid will eventually break. One that’s flexible stays.
