Poor Jessica Simpson gets slammed in the tabloids every time she gains or loses a pound. As we all know, maintaining your weight can sometimes be harder than losing it. Andersen offers a few tips to maintain a healthy weight. Just remember “BeSlim”:

B is for breakfast, which is key meal to start the day. In the National Weight Control Registry which tracks individuals who maintain long term weight control the majority ate breakfast everyday.



E is for exercise, which is a key component of long-term weight control as well as health.



S is for support, which is key whether it is obtained online, over the phone, in a clinic setting, or with a health coach.



L is for low fat, smaller meals a day (5 to 6 of them), which can help control appetite and prevent fat storage as the energy level in the body remains more constant.



I is for an individual plan to fit a person’s lifestyle and logistical barriers of chaotic modern life. This includes portable snacks, which can be prepared in advance or using portion controlled meal replacements.



M is for monitoring your weight and waist circumference on a weekly basis to have an early warning system to make the necessary corrections if you experience weight gain.