Losing weight and keeping it off is hard, but focusing on the end goal — better health and longevity — may increase your odds.
Fixate on your metabolic health numbers, not the number on the scale, dietitian Kristin Kirkpatrick advises. That means improving your lipid panel, your blood-sugar numbers or perhaps even your inflammation markers.
Paying more attention to health, rather than weight, changes the reason why you want to drop pounds in the first place. Other quality of life parameters, such as better sleep, less chronic pain or increased energy, can all be motivators as well.
If you must rely on a scale, choose options that assess body fat and muscle mass.
Tap the link for more advice on how to lose weight and keep it off, including tips from people who've been able to do it.
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