Losing weightis no easy featbut keeping it off?

That’s even harder.

“Overly restrictive habits give you quick results.

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Then you jump back on the restrictive diet and start the cycle all over again.”

Instead, dietitians advise adopting the following habits to keep that lean physique without all the yo-yo dieting.

This approach centers around eating large volumes offoods that are low in calorie density.

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Remember, with volume eating, calories do not need to be counted.

you’re free to also try swapping high-fat protein sources for alternatives that are lower in fat.

That’s why Nanavati recommends incorporatinglean proteinat every meal.

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For this reason, Nanavati suggests starting to pay more attention toportion sizes.

“Stick to whole, unprocessed foods as much as possible.”

That said, not all fat sources are created equal.

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Ideally, Nanavati says you’ll want to stick with just thehearty-healthy fatsmonounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids.

From there, gradually increase your intake.

If you tolerate a high-fiber intake well, you might eat them every day."

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There are endless ways to integrate pulses into your meals.

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