Evidence from the National Weight Control Registry (NWCR), which tracks indices and predictors in individuals who have lost at least 30 pounds and have maintained that loss for at least 1 year, suggests that patterns associated with successful weight maintenance include the following:

• Self-monitoring of weight;
• Consumption of a low-fat diet;
• Daily physical activity of approximately 60 minutes;
• Minimal sedentary “screen time”;
• Consumption of most meals at home.