Losing weight is hard. Even for the most disciplined among us, sticking to a sustained regimen of nutritious eating, quality sleep, and strength training and aerobic exercise—not to mention managing mental health—is no small feat.
Neither is healthy weight loss swiftly attained; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends losing no more than 2 pounds per week for those who plan to keep off what they shed. Meaning, even if you started your weight loss journey today, you could be months or years away from reaching your goal.
