For many, the really tricky part isn't losing the weight but keeping it off, It can be done as long as you believe in your ability to do it. Here are some tried and tested strategies used by successful slimmers.

There's no going back
If, once you've reached your realistic target weight, you go back to your old eating habits and activity levels, the weight will come back on. It's as simple as that.

This is usually the problem with quick-fix diets, they don't help you to make changes that you can maintain in the long term.

Stay realistic
Now you've got there, beware of the 'how to be even skinnier' media messages that might lure you into feeling dissatisfied with your great achievement.

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