In recent weeks, renewed attention has been drawn to the perils of weight loss after the publication of a study that tracked the contestants of The Biggest Loser post-show.
The results weren’t encouraging—most contestants ended up gaining a lot of their weight back.
The study was emblematic of a problem most people face: They can lose the weight, but they can’t keep it off.
The Washington Post now has published a nice follow-up that details the pitfalls many of us face when trying to lose weight.
1. We crave instant gratification: As in, we want to see the pounds melt away but all at once.
2. We see weight loss as a race: We hit our ideal weight, and it feels like the race is over. In fact, it’s just started.
3. We don’t handle obstacles well: If we suddenly get busy, we see it as an excuse to pick up fast food or skip workouts.
For more, read the full story here.
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