by Kate Haisch
You might wonder, once the weight is off, how do I maintain my hard earned achievement? The National Weight Control Registry (NWCR) is a website dedicated to answering this very question. They have a large registry of people who have lost a substantial amount of weight and kept it off for a long period of time. The average weight loss is 60 pounds, maintained for an average of 5 to 7 years. These registered people then participate in ongoing research, which surveys their habits, successes and difficulties. This …

by Kate Haisch
We continue our five part series where we talk about the five biggest conclusions of the National Weight Control Registry’s research.
5 Proven Behaviors for Long Term Weight Management:

Follow a low-fat diet
Record keep
Monitor weight frequently
Eat breakfast daily
Exercise

Exercise
One of the most important factors in weight maintenance is exercise.  90% of the National Weight Control Registry members participate in 60-75 minutes of moderate physical activity most days of the week (on average).  Over half of these people walk.  For weight loss, we recommend doing at least 30 minutes of some kind …

by Kate Haisch
Start the New Year right by eating breakfast everyday!  It’s one of the five proven behaviors for long term weight management as reported by the National Weight Control Registry’s research.
5 Proven Behaviors for Long Term Weight Management:

Follow a low-fat diet
Record keep
Weigh yourself frequently
Eat breakfast daily
Exercise

Eat Breakfast Daily
One of the most important behaviors in weight maintenance is to eat breakfast daily.  We know – you are sick of hearing us harp about breakfast!  But, 78% of the National Weight Control Registry members who have lost weight and maintained it …

by Kate Haisch
We continue our five part series where we talk about the five biggest conclusions of the National Weight Control Registry’s research on the
5 Proven Behaviors for Long Term Weight Management

Follow a low-fat diet
Record keep
Weigh yourself frequently
Eat breakfast daily
Exercise

Weigh yourself frequently
75% of the National Weight Control Registry members weigh themselves at least once a week. Whether practicing weight loss or maintenance, we recommend weighing yourself weekly. Weight can fluctuate dramatically from day to day, often 1-2 pounds or more. One day you might weigh yourself and be down 2 …

Congratulations to everyone who participated in our Fall Weight Loss Challenge!  We are so proud of everyone who have finished the Challenge!!
And congratulations to Grace, Edgar and Bob for being the top three finishers.
Winning the Challenge is not only about losing the most weight but about being successful on all of the following factors that, we believe, will help keep your weight off for the long-term.

Percent Body Weight Loss
Record Keeping
Eating Breakfast
Exercise
Monitoring Weight
Low-fat Diet
Sportsmanship

Stay tuned for announcements about our bigger and better New Year’s Weight Loss Challenge that will start January …

by Kate Hasich
You might wonder, once the weight is off, how do I maintain my hard earned achievement? The National Weight Control Registry (NWCR) is a website dedicated to answering this very question. They have a large registry of people who have lost a substantial amount of weight and kept it off for a long period of time. The average weight loss is 60 pounds, maintained for an average of 5 to 7 years. These registered people then participate in ongoing research, which surveys their habits, successes and difficulties. This …