Americans are nearly as worried about gaining weight between now and the end of the year (53%) as they are about not being able to see family for the holidays (54%) 40 million Americans who are trying to lose weight would give up social media for the rest of the year if it meant losing 10 pounds۔
The pandemic has been the catalyst for significant change in American lives, especially for those actively trying to lose weight. It has posed physical health issues and emotional ones as well with 71%
of Americans admitting that their weight impacts how they feel about their identity, particularly among women and parents. However, as a new year approaches,
the survey also found that, months into the pandemic, Americans are more determined than ever to lose weight and maintain healthy habits. The survey highlights the challenges of the weight loss process itself,
and the heightened insecurities and barriers for people who are on the quest to shed pounds. The survey found 63% of Americans surveyed agree that healthy lifestyle،
habits are harder to keep in the midst of COVID-19, over half (52%) of Americans surveyed have been feeling down about the way they look during the pandemic, and nearly 3 in 5 Americans are on a mission to lose weight. In fact:
