DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Jan. 20 (UPI) -- A survey says dieters who have already broken their New Year's resolutions can blame a lack of willpower -- not their busy lifestyles.
Only 19 percent stick with resolutions for six months or more and 30 percent break them in January, according to a survey by eDiets.com, a diet, health, nutrition and healthy living Web site.
Losing weight was the No. 1 New Year's resolution of 12,000 people who responded to an online questionnaire. Nearly 60 percent said they wanted to drop some pounds, far outdistancing the second most popular resolution to "get fit."
The survey shows would-be dieters are not in denial, eDiets said.
A surprising 6 of 10 admitted a lack of willpower and self-discipline -- not stress-filled schedules -- sabotaged their resolutions, including living a healthier lifestyle. Forty-two percent admitted they would "pig out."
"We've heard this before -- the temptations of everyday life can cause even strong-willed people to regress to bad eating habits," said Susan Burke, vice president of nutrition services. "But we also know that it's easier to stick to resolutions, particularly those that are diet-related, when you're not going through it alone."
