{"id":8046,"date":"2018-11-02T08:14:01","date_gmt":"2018-11-02T08:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uk.inbody.com\/?p=8046"},"modified":"2021-05-12T08:11:48","modified_gmt":"2021-05-12T07:11:48","slug":"the-top-3-reasons-diets-fail-and-how-to-stay-on-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ro.inbody.com\/ro\/the-top-3-reasons-diets-fail-and-how-to-stay-on-course\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 3 Reasons Diets Fail (and how to stay on course)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you recently decided to focus on losing excess weight, you probably noticed a small burst of motivation after choosing what your diet and training plans would look like. That sense of finally moving in the right direction\u2026it can be pretty exciting.<\/span><\/p>\n

And it should be! Make no mistake: making healthy choices about the quality and quantity of the food that you eat is a huge part of becoming a healthier version of yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n

But the reality is the actual long-term success rate of diets is dismal. Sometimes people dive into their diets only to give up on them within weeks. What\u2019s worse, studies have shown that <\/span>only 1 in 5 people<\/span><\/a> are successful at keeping the weight off in the long run. That means 80% of people fail to achieve their health goals. Is it simply a case of a lack of discipline? No!<\/span><\/p>\n

A lot of people are making mistakes, and without proper guidance and education, chances are you too may end your fitness journey frustrated.<\/span><\/p>\n

So without further ado, let\u2019s take a look at the most common reasons that diets fail and explores strategies to help you push through those barriers and get closer to becoming a happier, healthier you.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Poorly Defined Goals<\/h2>\n

Having a dietary plan in place is a great place to start\u2013as long as you have realistic expectations and clear goals. Now, before we dive into this, let\u2019s get one thing out of the way: ideally, health and wellness is a journey, not a destination<\/strong>. The pursuit of a healthier mind and body is something that never truly ends and should simply become a way of life.<\/span><\/p>\n

But\u2026embracing that way of life isn\u2019t easy. And expecting someone who\u2019s never had to worry about nutrition or training regimen to become a health nut overnight is unrealistic.<\/strong> That very mentality is the foundation for why so many diets fail (but more on that later).<\/span><\/p>\n

The average first-time dieter is going to be looking at an uphill battle. Yes, they\u2019ll have to combat all of their old habits and temptations. And sure, making a health-oriented lifestyle second nature is a tall order. But if we really want to know what really ruins people\u2019s efforts, we need to take a look at the glaring flaw in most nutrition plans: the lack of clearly defined goals.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

It may sound obvious, but many people begin fitness journeys with only the vaguest of goals, which sets them up for potential failure, especially in the long-term.<\/p>\n