Why People Look for Excuses Not to Lose Weight: Experts Name the Main Reasons

19.02.2024 14:25

Of the huge number of people who dream of losing weight, only a few succeed.

A person who has failed to lose weight begins to look for excuses for himself and society.

Such people begin to justify themselves with illnesses, although all of them can be corrected with proper treatment, experts remind.

So why do people make excuses instead of losing weight?

They don't want to look weak-willed

There is no point in denying it: you can go through the weight loss process from start to finish only if you have willpower. If a person cannot resist food and cannot force himself to exercise, then he does not have this virtue.

But admitting this fact is extremely painful for self-esteem.

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Hidden benefit

Only a good psychologist can help with establishing a specific benefit. For many, the real reason for excess weight is fear of relationships: in this case, an unattractive figure serves as a kind of "protection" from admirers.

For some, being overweight is a reason to get attention from friends and relatives.

They just don't need complications.

If you find an excuse in illness, you can simply stop the dialogue about your weight. In this case, you won’t have to think about how difficult the path to normalize your body is.

However, it is important to remember that such an attitude towards one’s own health can significantly weaken the body.

Previously, we talked about how to make your diet healthier .

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor


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  1. So why do people make excuses instead of losing weight?
  2. They don't want to look weak-willed
  3. Hidden benefit
  4. They just don't need complications.