Lack of time or motivation putting Britons off getting healthy – poll

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The World Cancer Research Fund said these were some of the main barriers preventing people from making healthy changes to their diet and being more physically active. More than 2,000 UK adults were asked: “Which, if any, of the following prevent you from making healthy changes to your diet and being more physically active?” The poll, conducted by YouGov on behalf of the charity, found: – 38% said a lack of motivation prevented them from eating healthily and being more active.– 35% said they feel “too tired”.– 26% said they did not have time.– 25% cited their work/life balance.– 25% cited the cost of exercising, such as a gym membership or equipment fees, as a barrier to being more physically active, while 30% said food costs were preventing them from eating more healthily.– 16% said that they lacked confidence while 12% claimed they did not know where to start. The WCRF has launched a free healthy living plan called Activ8 where participants receive regular emails over eight weeks to help make healthy eating and getting more active a part of their daily routine.