May 4, 2007, Newsletter Issue #63: Keeping the Lost Weight Off
Tip of the Week
The National Weight Control Registry issued a report concerning the most successful weight losers who kept the lost weight off for at least 1 year. Surprisingly, almost half of the participants reported that maintaining their weight loss was less difficult than losing weight. In 1970s, most of the dieters combined low fat diets with exercise programs. Later, the emphasis somewhat shifted toward portion control rather than cutting down on fats.
Interestingly enough, low carb trend was practically ignored by the NWCR though in 200s, there have been quite a few clinical trials showing successful weight loss on low carb diets.
Successful maintainers continued consumption of a low-energy and low-fat diet. Women were eating an average of 1,306 Calories a day and men consumed 1,685 Cal. both reported not exceeding 25% of energy from fat. On average, they exercised significantly more than 'typical' American - 1.5 hours of brisk walking every day or other exercises equivalent in calories burnt.
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