  Losing weight is hard enough, but maintaining that slimmer figure can seem like mission impossible for many people.
Only about 20% of Americans who lose weight are able to keep it off long term. What's their secret?
A recent study aimed to find out. Researchers asked thousands of people who had lost a substantial amount of weight and maintained it for more than a year to reveal their best advice.
One key strategy they cited was perseverance in the face of setbacks. Never accept a small failure as a total defeat. If you overeat, simply try to get back on track at the next meal or the next day. "Do what works 80% to 90% of the time and you will get there. Do Not Stop," one person advised.
Tap the link to discover the other "instrumental" strategy the weight-loss maintainers credited for their success.
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