	December 21st, 2005 \| Issue 44
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"I've lost a lot of weight, but now the pounds are starting to creep back. Any tips?"

Pounds Creeping Back

"I've lost a lot of weight, but now the pounds are starting to creep back. Any tips?"

You bet. “First of all, it’s important to recognize that diet-and-exercise ‘burnout’ is common,” counsels Dr. Michaelene Manus, Behavioral Program Director at the Pritikin Longevity Center. “When you first started your Pritikin lifestyle, it was exciting. Everyone noticed how great you looked, how much weight you’d lost. But after awhile, motivation may start to fade.”

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1. Get fresh.

If it’s hard to get out and exercise, get some new ways of exercising. If, for example, you always walk, try cycling, racquetball, even folk dancing. Or if you’re tired of always getting beat at the sport you play, try a new sport (or an older competitor).

Exercise buddies can also be motivating. Seek out friends to walk and talk with. At the gym, develop treadmill partners. Another option: book a few sessions with an enthusiastic personal trainer.

Freshen up your food repertoire, too. Get out your Pritikin Cookbook and experiment with some fun new recipes. Call your Pritikin Alumni friends to see what recipes – or restaurants – have worked for them.

2. Get distracted.

When you have the urge to eat the not-so-good stuff, take a deep breath. Use the ten-minute delay strategy or distract yourself with another pleasurable (but calorie-free) activity. Go for a walk. Turn on your favorite music. Call a good friend.

Daily or as often as you can, nurture and reward yourself with something other than food. Buy a new outfit. Schedule a massage...

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Pritikin Perspective is a publication for Alumni of the Pritikin Longevity Center. It is dedicated to helping people make healthy changes in their lives. The articles in this publication should not be considered specific medical advice, as each individual circumstance is different. You are strongly encouraged to seek medical advice before beginning a program of diet and exercise.
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