We’re going to address a topic that often feels taboo: weight regain after weight loss. This unfortunately is a common occurrence across all weight loss methods, including surgery, with surprisingly high figures. As you may know, The 1:1 Diet includes structured steps to stabilise your weight before transitioning into long-term maintenance, which helps set you on the right track. However, many people find maintaining their weight more challenging than losing it in the first place.
The reason behind this could be the highly structured nature of the weight loss phase, where you have clear guidelines on what and how much to eat. Often, so much energy is focused on losing weight that the transition to maintenance can feel overwhelming. Once you reach your goal, the freedom around food choices can make it harder to stay on track. The regular accountability you receive as a 1:1 Diet client diminishes, although we encourage you to check in monthly with your Consultant, which can be helpful for many. Without that structure, old habits may start to creep back in.
It’s easy to believe that once you’ve lost the weight, you’re finished—but this isn’t the case. Maintenance requires ongoing focus, and it’s something that needs to be managed daily. What works to maintain weight loss is different for each person, depending on factors like age, gender, health, ability, and genetics. The truth is, maintaining weight loss often takes just as much—if not more—effort as losing it. Changing lifelong habits takes time, and building new skills around eating and lifestyle doesn’t happen overnight. Georgina shared her story with Lifestyle News about her struggles and how she managed to take back control.
Finding an exercise routine that you enjoy is key—something that can become a habit rather than a chore. You need to develop new eating habits, monitor portion sizes, and avoid emotional eating. Self-sabotage can occur when life gets tough, so it’s important to develop healthy alternatives rather than turning to food.
We offer three different maintenance options, and your Consultant will be happy to discuss these with you during your appointment to find the right fit for your lifestyle.
Lastly, please know that your Consultant is always there for you—without judgment. Some of the strongest, most determined people we’ve met have faced challenges in maintaining their weight loss, but they know they can always rely on The 1:1 Diet for guidance and support whenever they need it.
Remember, the most important thing is to forgive yourself. That’s when you can begin to move forward.
