More than half of dieters are trying to lose weight ‘in secret’
The IndependentSign 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. Read our privacy policy The study found almost a third of those trying to lose weight alone and in secret worry about being judged for being overweight, while 35 per cent say they’re doing this so if they fail, no-one will know. Despite this, of all those who are dieting or trying to lose weight, 37 per cent value the camaraderie of losing weight with a group and the motivation which comes with it. Of those who had previously tried to lose weight in secret, 38 per cent would tell everyone about their weight loss attempt in the future, with another 32 per cent happy to share with anyone who asked. The research, carried out via OnePoll, found witnessing the dieting success of other slimmers was a key benefit of trying to lose weight as part of a group for a third of respondents.
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