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One in Five People Thinks About Dieting Every Living Day

Yet few do anything to lose weight

Apr 16, 2009 18:21 GMT  ·  By
Brits constantly think about dieting but are unwilling to do anything about their expanding waistlines, study finds
   Brits constantly think about dieting but are unwilling to do anything about their expanding waistlines, study finds

Dieting has long become a “fixture” in our lives, with more and more people considering it the best way of losing weight without actually lifting a finger. We are, it has been said, the generation obsessed with weight and finding easy methods to shake it off that require as little physical effort as possible, because we’re simply too “busy” to work out. This is also the conclusion of a new survey conducted in the UK, as the Daily Mail can confirm.

Researchers at Boots have come to the conclusion that no less than one in five people considers dieting for every single day of their life, while an overwhelming 63 percent of the respondents admit to thinking about going on a diet every time they see themselves in the mirror. Ironically enough, few are those who actually do something about their weight issues and approach the problem in a healthy manner, the same survey says.

Over 39 percent of Brits say working out is not an option for them because they are simply too busy to have time for exercise, which would leave dieting as the only viable option. Similarly, 36 percent of those who took part in the survey are absolutely convinced that dieting does work wonders, and believe they can shake off the extra weight without actually moving a muscle, researchers point out. Half of Brits admit to being too greedy and piling their plates high with food, 20 percent say they can’t lose weight because of alcohol consumption, while almost the same percentage state they have more important things to worry about than their weight.

“It is quite astounding that losing weight is a daily preoccupation for so many people, as this takes up a lot of mental energy, which can make you feel powerless and hopeless about doing so successfully. People would be better off directing these thoughts outwards and converting them into doing something positive such as exercise, which will help shed pounds and make you feel happier and more confident with your body.” psychologist Corinne Sweet says about the recent findings to the aforementioned publication.

At the same time, Sweet points out that it’s fear of failure that prevents people from changing their lifestyle to a healthier one. It’s here that dieters need help, so that they can learn how to choose an appropriate weight loss solution, she concludes by saying.