What Is YOUR Biggest Obstacle To Losing Weight?
March 1, 2023 6:00AM CST
There’s a reason for the endless weight-loss ads, diets, and exercise trends … A survey found that 95% of Americans have tried to lose weight in the last five years and 44% have struggled so much with their weight that they ended up gaining 21 pounds. 62% say they have a goal to lose an average 23 pounds this year. What are peoples’ biggest obstacles to losing weight?
- Willpower – 28%
Motivation – 27%
Eating healthy foods – 27%
Overcoming hunger – 27%
The sheer difficulty of losing weight – 26%
The cost – 25%
Finding time to work out – 25%