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<br>Hungry Girl Today: 11.19.14 
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<br>Dear Lisa, 
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<br>I read somewhere that you lost 20 pounds and have kept it off for years. What do you do on a daily basis to maintain your weight loss? 
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<br>Curious in Cape Cod
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<br>Hi Curious,
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<br>Yup, I've been maintaining a weight loss of 20 - 25 pounds for about 12 years now. (Give or take a few pounds here and there.) And there are definitely certain daily habits that I can credit with helping to keep those unwanted pounds away... 
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<br>HG Lisa's Daily Habits to Keep the Weight Off 1. Keep moving. I always, always, always find time to exercise. This is key for me! And I'm not talking about high-intensity stuff. But I walk no less than 15,000 steps every day. I like to walk on the treadmill while watching my favorite TV shows. (I'm currently Dateline obsessed!) I've found that a step counter really helps me to stay on track. If the afternoon hits and my steps aren't adding up quickly enough, I just start walking all around the office! If you're on a budget, get an inexpensive pedometer. If you're looking to invest, go with a Fitbit or BodyMedia Fit. Get more exercise ideas here. 
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<br>2. Order smart. Learning how to read a menu and not being afraid to special order are so important. I never blame the situation or make excuses when I eat out -- there's always a better-for-you option. Need some help? Check out these survival guides -- they'll help you find a good choice on any menu. Another tip? Look up the menu online ahead of time.
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<br>3. Pack emergency snacks. Whether I'm traveling out of town or just heading to the office for the day, I always keep a few purse-friendly snacks with me. You never want to find yourself super hungry and without any good food choices nearby. Click here for the need-to-know info on emergency snacks. 
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<br>4. Live by the 80/20 rule. If you're a longtime subscriber, you've definitely heard this before. The gist of it is that I make really smart food choices about 80 percent of the time; the other 20 percent, I loosen the reins a bit. I don't think it's realistic to aim for 100 percent perfection, so I find this concept to be the perfect balance for weight management. 
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<br>5. Drink water... lots of it. Staying hydrated is essential. And I honestly feel less hungry when I drink a ton of water throughout the day. Sometimes, I'll drink hot water with lemon at the start of my day. I got hooked on that when testing out the Hungry Girl Diet. That trick is especially great if you don't like water that's plain and/or ice cold. 
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<br>6. Bite it? Write it. I don't keep a fancy journal -- sometimes I just use a napkin or a piece of scrap paper -- but I do keep track of everything I eat. It keeps me honest about what I'm putting in my mouth. If I'm not willing to take two seconds to jot it down (along with its calorie count), I probably shouldn't be eating it! 
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<br>7. Plan ahead. If I know I'm going out to a big dinner, I'll eat a light lunch and get in some extra exercise. On days when we're testing a bunch of recipes at Hungryland, I'll make a decision to have small portions of everything and count them as my lunch. Eating shouldn't be stressful, and planning ahead takes any worry out of the equation. 
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<br>For lots more info on weight maintenance, check out The Hungry Girl Diet. There's a tremendous section that really breaks down all the tips and tricks I've come up with over the years. Enjoy!
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