Most Canadians feel they are failing at their health goals, survey finds
Posted November 7, 2017 7:10 am.
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TORONTO (NEWS 1130) – The holiday eating season is almost upon us.
And while many people may cringe at the thought of packing on the pounds because of a few more desserts and cocktails, some new research finds a majority of Canadians already give themselves a failing grade when it comes to meeting their individual health goals.
Less than a third (29 per cent) of Canadians have managed to achieve their healthy living goals this year, according to new findings from consultants Research & Incite.
“Canadians tend to live fairly fast-paced lives so it’s not surprising that many cite time constraints, work-life balance or low motivation as obstacles to making the real changes that they want to achieve,” said Abby Langer, a registered dietitian who specializes in nutrition counselling.
“Taking a simple approach will lead to progress and build momentum.”
Common goals include eating less fast and processed food and adding more naturally-sourced nutrition to our diets. But one-in-four Canadians say doing that is easier said than done. Just under half (48 per cent) of us admit to a lack of motivation when it comes to eating healthier while time constraints (32 per cent) and a poor work-life balance (24 per cent) are the other main barriers.
It’s not for a lack of desire though. An overwhelming majority (91 per cent) of Canadians who answered the survey say they’re searching for a way to break through to more consistent healthier living.
