One of the most popular resolutions for the new year is to lose weight. But it’s not as simple as wishing it into existence. It can be frustrating when you hit a weight plateau and it feels like you’re not getting results no matter how hard you work. In some of these cases there may be some habits that are preventing you from seeing the desired progress. But you don’t have to bring those habits into 2025.
These are the top pitfalls you should avoid to help improve your likelihood of fitness success — and the good news is, they’re not as big of a change as you might think. But don’t forget that weight doesn’t determine your health. You should always check with your doctor to discuss other aspects of your wellness that you can focus on instead of focusing only on weight loss.
1. Stop thinking in the short term
Everything on this list is somewhat of a hard truth, but this is often the hardest to accept (and change). If you approach weight loss with a short-term attitude, you may not make it anywhere except on the yo-yo diet train.
Without a long-term approach to weight loss, you may lose 10 or more pounds in two weeks and then suffer a rebound when you discover that regimen wasn’t working for you. This is all too common when people embark on strict diets such as keto or paleo or fad diets that promise rapid weight loss. In reality, for most people, a well-balanced diet that includes all food groups and even some treats works best in the long run.
Part of successful, sustainable weight loss — losing the weight and keeping it off for good — is understanding that fad diets, excessive exercise and
Start Weight Loss Fresh in the New Year by Leaving These 6 Habits Behind
