How to Maintain a Healthy Plus-Sized Body

Maintaining your current plus-sized body weight can be challenging. So many diets suggest different foods to avoid. It's easy to get confused about which nutritional guidelines to follow, since different diets tend to contradict each other. Only your doctor can give you the best medical advice when it comes to maintaining your weight. He knows what foods you should avoid and how much exercise you need to keep looking and feeling your best.

Instructions

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  Cut as many fatty foods out of your diet as possible. This includes sodas and alcohol. Limit your fat intake to less than one-quarter of your caloric intake a day. Eat foods containing non-saturated fats like nuts, avocados and peanut butter. These foods not only increase your energy level, but also keep your cholesterol in check while boosting your metabolism.

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  Avoid eating sweets. Foods high in sugar like candy, cookies and ice cream increase your waist size. It is more difficult to burn calories when eating a high-sugar diet. Eating foods that contain a lot of sugar also makes you hungry more often. If you crave something sweet, eat fresh fruit like grapes, an apple or a banana instead of a candy bar. A fruit smoothie or yogurt is another great alternative.

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  Drink lots of water. Water makes you feel fuller for longer periods of time. It also helps to eliminate toxins from the body. A plus-sized person should drink about 64 oz. of water each day. The heavier you are, the more water you should drink.

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  Eat lots of fiber to feel fuller longer. Stock up on whole grain breads and pastas, fruits and vegetables to maximize your fiber intake. Snacking on an apple, carrot sticks or celery helps you maintain your weight while flushing out toxins in your body.