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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%