Losing weight is hard. In fact, losing weight is hard as [insert any expletive]. Think about it. We can partly blame the weight loss struggle on the addictiveness of many weight promoting foods. It’s no secret that kicking a drug habit isn’t an easy task. However, imagine how hard reaching sobriety would be if Wal-Mart sold cocaine. In terms of food, that’s the reality facing many people. You don’t have go to a seedy alley or dark corner to get potato chips (check out my post on chip addiction).
How does one lose weight while simultaneously living culture where gaining weight is so easy? This is the question that the National Weight Control Registry (NWCR) attempts to answer. The people behind the registry have identified a large population of people who lost weight and the behaviors that lead to their success. In the post, I’ll share some of the keys to weight loss success based on the NWCR’s findings.
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